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The latest coverage focusing on coronavirus (COVID-19) from the Arizona Public Media newsroom and local community resources for the pandemic. Resources and updated COVID-19 information Share your stories with usExperts answer your questions about COVID-19
LATEST NEWS
UA will start furloughs Monday, despite pushback
President Robbins said other cost-cutting measures will be explored to deal with a potential $250 million deficit.August 7, 2020
Balancing personal freedoms with pandemic safety mandates
An essay by three University of Arizona professors says the U.S. Constitution offers guidance.August 7, 2020
Pima County COVID-19 trends improve, but risk remains too high for schools
A recent memo recommended schools wait until after Labor Day to offer traditional in-person learning.August 7, 2020
Arizona schools chief anticipates delays to in-person learning
State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman supports schools providing targeted services for vulnerable students.August 7, 2020
News roundup: SB 1070 retrospective, pandemic and public transit, pop-up COVID-19 testing
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 7.August 7, 2020
Pima County to open free pop-up testing sites
The one-day sites are supposed to help underserved areas of the community.August 7, 2020
Feds to cover full cost of AZ's National Guard pandemic work
The Trump administration will increase the amount Arizona receives.August 7, 2020
Sun Tran regains riders, but faces an uncertain future
Transit advocates say federal funding is key to the agency's future.August 7, 2020
Tucson music venues calling on Congress to help
As many as 90% of independent music venues around the country could disappear without aid.August 7, 2020
News roundup: Fraud in Arizona unemployment claims, benchmarks released for school return
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 6.August 6, 2020
Pima County opens another free COVID-19 testing site
The county is opening its third, free site at the Morris K. Udall Center.August 6, 2020
DES: State investigating hundreds of thousands of fraudulent unemployment claims
A new anti-fraud procedure led to a major drop in state unemployment numbers.August 6, 2020
Arizona releases guidance for returning to classrooms
The promised benchmarks for returning to in-person learning outline county COVID-19 targets.August 6, 2020
Agency: Anti-fraud measures lead to drop in Arizona unemployment numbers
The state says fraudulent activity in a benefit program for the self-employed was driving numbers up.August 6, 2020
News roundup: Primary votes being tallied, 100s of COVID-19 cases in Tucson prison
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 5.August 5, 2020
As pandemic drags on, Sonoran businesses face tough choices
Critics say government at all levels should be doing more to aid businesses and workers during the crisis.August 5, 2020
Nearly half the inmates at Tucson prison test positive for COVID-19
517 inmates have been infected at ASPC-Tucson Whetstone facilityAugust 4, 2020
Fees for several immigration services to increase
Facing a $1.2 billion budget shortfall, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is making immigration more costly.August 4, 2020
News roundup: Primary election underway in AZ, UA group wants to unionize
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 4.August 4, 2020
Tucson moves ahead with public Wi-Fi
Access points funded by pandemic relief funds will serve neighborhoods without broadband.August 3, 2020
Report predicts state homelessness to rise with the unemployment rate
A 16 to 29% increase in the rate of homelessness in Arizona is possible, if the unemployment rate continues to growAugust 3, 2020
Daily news roundup: Primary election almost here, voter safety measures in place
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, August 3.August 3, 2020
Where the Constitution and COVID-19 intersect
A group of law professors at the UA explore constitutional law in the pandemic.August 3, 2020
News roundup: Grijalva tests positive for COVID-19, border wall construction, UA reopening plan
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 1August 1, 2020
Rep. Grijalva self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19
The Southern Arizona congressman said he was not experiencing symptoms.August 1, 2020
ABOR issues guidance for universities ahead of new school year
A discussion with Arizona Board of Regents Chair Larry Penley.July 31, 2020
Coalition concerned about UA furloughs, COVID-19 risks on campus
The Coalition for Academic Justice at the University of Arizona includes hundreds of faculty, staff and students.July 31, 2020
UA rolls out new protocols to guard against pandemic
How the university plans to minimize the risk of COVID-19 spreading on campus.July 31, 2020
Yuma County tribes use messaging, testing to beat back COVID-19 amid surge
Fort Yuma Health Center said the start of the surge was "scary," but they were prepared.July 31, 2020
Daily news roundup: State single-day record for COVID-19 deaths, Pima County ups contact tracing
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 30.July 30, 2020
Ducey says the state's not responsible for covering loss of federal unemployment help
The federal benefit is set to expire this week, and Ducey says it's up to Congress to act.July 30, 2020
UA to have full-size classes after Labor Day
Classes will begin online but quickly transition.July 30, 2020
Pandemic, economic downturn have yet to stop downtown Tucson development
Developers are putting their money on the appeal of dense urban living outlasting the pandemic.July 30, 2020
RESOURCES
COVID-19 Hotline
A COVID-19 hotline has been set up to answer any questions from the public and health care providers about testing, symptoms, and any other questions you have about the virus. Call (520) 626-6016 (local) or 1-844-542-8201 (state) to reach a health care professional.
Arizona Coronavirus Map
Maps track the most recent COVID-19 numbers for Arizona and its counties.
Arizona Department of Health Services
Arizona COVID-19 response, travel advisories, and latest updates.
List of COVID-19 Testing Sites
ADHS's information on where to find COVID-19 testing sites, hours of operation, and information about pre-registration.
Pima County COVID-19 landing page
Health updates and a local hotline to discuss testing, symptoms, and questions about the virus.
University of Arizona Coronavirus information
Updates and guidance from the University of Arizona on the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
ASU coronavirus updates
The latest news for ASU staff and students regarding COVID-19.
NAU coronavirus updates
Northern Arizona University is closely monitoring the growing public health concern of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Maricopa County COVID-19 Landing Page
Local guidance and information for Maricopa County residents.
CDC coronovirus page
Situation updates, information, and tips.
World Health Organization
Information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Updates daily.
Global cases map from Johns Hopkins University
A live, continually updated map of coronavirus cases around the globe.
The essential coronavirus FAQ
As scientists and health officials race for answers about the new coronavirus, this is a guide to the things we do know -- a resource that changes alongside our understanding of this virus.
Map: Watch the real-time spread of coronavirus in the U.S.
See where and how reported coronavirus cases have grown over time in the map.
Información en español
Recursos y actualizaciones sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19).
Unemployment infographic
How to file for unemployment insurance benefits in English and Spanish.
