Coronavirus, Archive - Arizona coronavirus coverage

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona reports over 11,000 virus cases, nearly 200 deaths

Jan 8, 2021 State has worst diagnosis rate in the nation

News roundup: AZ called global COVID ‘hot spot’, local bars challenge county curfew, TEP rates rise

Jan 7, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 7.

Tonto National Forest trying to discourage large gathering

Jan 7, 2021 Officials say COVID-19 restrictions prohibit this type of large gathering

Free COVID-19 antibody treatment available in Tucson

Jan 7, 2021 TMC offering treatment to COVID-19 patients

Health care workers prepare to administer a doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at a distribution site at Banner - University Medical North in Tucson on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020.

After first dose, Tucson nurse urges trust in COVID-19 vaccine

Jan 7, 2021 Pima County has one of the state's highest vaccination rates so far.

Local bars and restaurants sue Pima County over curfew

Jan 7, 2021 The lawsuit claims the county's 10 p.m. curfew is unlawful and discriminatory towards business deemed non-essential.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey delivers an address about the state's COVID-19 response Dec. 2, 2020.

As Arizona becomes world hot spot, focus put on governor

Jan 7, 2021 Scrutiny on governor's resistance to more restrictive measures continues to spike

Arizona reports nearly 300 virus deaths, almost 10K cases

Jan 7, 2021 Stress on hospitals and health care professionals continues to rise sharply

Arizona deemed 'hot spot of the world' amid virus surge

Jan 6, 2021 The head of the Arizona Public Health Association predicts Arizona will soon look like Los Angeles

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said the "Stay home, stay safe" message from the tribal government guarantees that businesses in the nation have the "the safest environment" compared to those outside its tribal lands during the pandemic.

Navajo Nation reports 15 COVID deaths Tuesday

Jan 6, 2021 The increase in reported deaths was due to a lag in reporting and confirming cases, a spokesperson said.

The view of the Tucson Skyline from A Mountain. Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: AZ leads nation in new COVID infections, changes coming Pima County bail and deportation rules

Jan 5, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 5.

A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Arizona reports record deaths, leads nation in new case rate

Jan 5, 2021 Also a record number of hospital beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients statewide

News roundup: Pandemic expenses rise, ICU capacity remains low, Ducey 'state of the state' will be virtual

Jan 4, 2021 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Jan. 4.

A man sits on the curb at Santa Rita Park in Tucson.

Virus fears halt Arizona county's annual homeless count

Jan 4, 2021 Federal government allows opt out

An employee for Southwest Airlines helps passengers at the ticket counter inside the Tucson International Airport on August 10, 2020.

Tucson airport has highest passenger count since March

Jan 4, 2021 The airport still had less than half the pre-pandemic numbers compared to last year.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey delivers his 2020 State of the State address, Jan. 13, 2020.

Ducey to deliver 'state of the state' speech virtually

Jan 4, 2021 The plan is to limit the spread of COVID-19

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