Over the past year, Arizona has seen a number of developments on its scientific front, from new research to innovations. Here are KJZZ's top three science stories from the past year, all focusing on the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
1. Here's when experts expect the omicron variant to take hold in Arizona
The end of November saw Arizonans gearing up for both the holiday season and a new variant of the coronavirus. KJZZ's The Show spoke with Dr. Joe Gerald at the University of Arizona to learn what to expect from the omicron variant.
2. Q&AZ: What you need to know about getting the coronavirus vaccine in Arizona
KJZZ is proud to offer Q&AZ, where listeners can submit questions about all things Arizona. Since the start of the pandemic, the station has received many questions relating to COVID-19. To answer those questions, KJZZ's Katherine Davis-Young has maintained a guide to help navigate vaccines, testing and more.
3. Arizona leads U.S. in rate of surging COVID-19 cases
Since the start of the pandemic, Arizona has risen and fallen in leading the nation in COVID-19 cases. In the beginning of November, the state once again led the U.S. in the number of positive COVID-19 cases.
