KNAU STAFF

Coconino County officials say about 1,600 newly available appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations quickly filled up last Friday at the Fort Tuthill site.

Governor Doug Ducey delivered his annual state-of-the-state address Monday remotely amid a major surge in COVID-19 cases.

A COVID-19 vaccination site will open Monday at the Arizona Cardinal’s home stadium in Glendale. The state has the worst diagnosis rate in the U.S. and is moving to expand the availability of vaccine doses.

The new site will be capable of vaccinating thousands of people daily. Maricopa County is moving into an expanded eligibility phase that prioritizes people 75 and older as well as groups that include teachers and law enforcement personnel. Arizona on Friday reported more than 11,600 new known infections and 197 more deaths.

Navajo Nation health officials reported 222 new known cases of COVID-19 and one more death Wednesday.

 An AMBER Alert has been issued from the City of Eloy for four missing children and their mother. Authorities say their Melanie Davis is accused of failing to comply with a custodial court order.

The Eloy Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating Davis and her children - DeAndre Davis, 13, Desire Watson, 15, Michael Davis, 10, and Matthew Davis, 10. Davis is believed to be driving a Chevrolet Malibu with a temporary license plate, #103712B.