Arizona hospitals are rationing and ordering workers to reuse protective equipment like masks, gowns and eyewear in an attempt to head off shortages expected with the surge in COVID-19 patients…
Could the high rate of COVID-19 infections in New Orleans be a harbinger for the Phoenix metropolitan area? That’s what some are wondering after a recent spike in Louisiana is…
Influenza (the flu) and COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, are both infectious respiratory illnesses. Although the symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu can look similar, the two…
Arizona public schools will not be required to make up days lost to the novel coronavirus, and statewide testing was extended to May 31 under legislation signed Friday by Gov.…
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) confirmed Sunday there have been 16 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona. To date, there have been…
We’re all being inundated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) information, tips and news, everywhere we look. But despite all the information coming from reputable sources like the Centers for Disease Control and…
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) have confirmed there have been eight deaths due to COVID-19 in Arizona. To date, there…
Governor Ducey today issued an Executive Order requiring health care insurance companies to expand telemedicine coverage for all services that would normally be covered for an in-person visit. The order…
Traveling with a loved one in far distant areas is a daunting task, especially when he/she is suffering from a health condition. However, thanks to air ambulance services, they help…
Microbiologist Charles Gerba, a battle-scarred virus veteran, earned the sobriquet “Dr. Germ” based on his experience and expertise in researching and eradicating germs. He comes to the novel coronavirus crisis…
Banner Health is partnering with the region’s blood bank operator in an effort to restore blood donations, which have significantly dropped during the outbreak of COVID-19 cases. Together with Vitalant,…
With everything going on around us, we all have many questions about COVID-19. University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine Negin Blattman, MD,…
