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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
News roundup: Poll shows Biden has slight lead in AZ, local temperatures take sudden dip
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 27.October 27, 2020
Pima County struggles with contact tracing
COVID-19 cases are rising, and the county needs the public’s help.October 26, 2020
UA president urges caution over Halloween
Robbins also says the financial hit from COVID-19 has not been as bad as expected.October 26, 2020
News roundup: Pima County struggles with contact tracing, vote-by-mail deadline arrives
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 26.October 26, 2020
News roundup: Exploring monolithic voter blocs and minority support for Trump
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 23.October 23, 2020
Months into pandemic, food bank says demand remains high
A discussion with the CEO of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.October 23, 2020
Arizona, US unemployment headed in opposite directions
Pandemic unemployment claims push state numbers higher.October 22, 2020
News roundup: Final presidential debate, OSIRIS-REx mission shows signs of success
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 22.October 22, 2020
News roundup: OSIRIS-REx touches asteroid, COVID-19 cases on the rise, Tohono O'odham Nation donates to virus research
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 20.October 20, 2020
Tohono O'odham Nation donating $1 million to UA for COVID-19 research
The tribe also said it will donate another $1 million to Arizona State University.October 20, 2020
News roundup: President Trump visits Tucson, city asks UA to test all students, high fashion coming to Tucson
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 19October 19, 2020
Tucson Council asks UA to test all students
President Robbins says it's not possible now.October 19, 2020
Café Poca Cosa closes
The acclaimed Mexican bistro announced it was closing after decades in business due to COVID-19.October 16, 2020
Mayor Romero reminds Trump campaign of COVID-19 guidelines ahead of Monday rally
In a letter, the mayor also asked the campaign to pay a bill of $80,000 for a rally in 2016.October 16, 2020
As schools reopen campuses, what’s the risk in Pima County?
The director of the Pima County Health Department on what trends suggest.October 16, 2020
News roundup: Arizona closes in on voter registration and census deadlines
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 15.October 15, 2020
UA researchers find longer-lasting immunity for COVID-19 patients
The discovery shows antibodies were still being produced months after infection.October 14, 2020
Shedd challenges O'Halleran in Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Arizona's largest district is bipartisan.October 14, 2020
News roundup: Arrests at Indigenous-led protest, OSIRIS-REx readies for sample collection
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 13.October 13, 2020
Fire officials claim success in fighting COVID-19 while fighting fires
Officials reported only a handful of positive test results on their crews, and they believe many of those came from exposure off the job.October 13, 2020
Daily News Roundup: Pascua Yaqui sue over ballot access, court mulls voter registration extension, and restaurants look for relief
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 12October 12, 2020
UA officials worried about holidays
COVID-19 numbers are dropping on campus and are not to blame for a local increase in numbers.October 12, 2020
As candidates woo Latino voters, local organization steps in with an ear to the ground
LUCHA's get-out-the-vote campaign aims to reach more than a million Indigenous, Black and Latino voters.October 10, 2020
News roundup: Making your vote count, AZ ballot measures, McSally-Kelly debate analysis
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 9.October 9, 2020
Arizona sees unemployment drop
For the first time in a month, some Arizona unemployment sectors are showing improvement.October 9, 2020
News roundup: Ecological impacts of Bighorn Fire, campaigns in battleground Arizona
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 8.October 8, 2020
Bill pressures CDC to give Native Americans better access to federal health data
Experts say the pandemic has further exposed limits to Native American communities' access to accurate health data.October 8, 2020
Pima County 'wall of shame' stays up
Supervisors reject effort to stop listing violators.October 6, 2020
News Roundup: Voting in Pima County, Kelly and McSally vie for Senate seat
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 6October 6, 2020
News roundup: Court extends AZ voter registration, UA to start in-person classes, Indigenous protesters block border crossing
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 5October 5, 2020
UA ready for more in-person classes
The university will move to Phase Two beginning Oct. 12.October 5, 2020
Arizona economy slows again amid pandemic
Regular unemployment has slowly drifted down recently, but that is not the case for pandemic unemployment.October 5, 2020
News roundup: Trump taken to hospital, local and national campaigns brace for final month
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 2October 2, 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.
