Coronavirus

Arizona sees 2nd highest COVID rise; messaging tone blunt

Dec 5, 2020 The outbreak’s fall surge continued to elevate occupancy rates of the state’s hospitals closer to capacity.

News roundup: Campaign spending breaks records, COVID-19 cases continue to surge

Dec 4, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 4.

Tracking changes in Arizona’s economy months into the pandemic

Dec 4, 2020 An update from University of Arizona economist George Hammond.

Ongoing challenges facing Tucson as 2021 nears

Dec 4, 2020 The pandemic continues to strain small businesses and nonprofits.

UA public health researchers recommend stay-at-home order as pandemic surges

Dec 4, 2020 A discussion about current trends with Dr. Joe Gerald, a member of the UA COVID-19 modeling team.

How long does it take to spread COVID-19? Health experts say it depends

Dec 4, 2020 Arizona saw another sharp rise in cases Friday as Tucson's citywide curfew begins.

White Mountain Apache Tribe locks down due to increase in COVID-19 cases

Dec 4, 2020 The lockdown was triggered by a rolling three-day case count and will last the weekend.

Arizona reports over 5K COVID-19 cases for 2nd straight day

Dec 4, 2020 Only 9% of ICU beds statewide were available Thursday.

Mask use spotty at Tumamoc, officials weigh need for closure

Dec 4, 2020 The hill's director says more people who walk in the evening need to put their masks on.

Unemployment claims for self-employed decrease 4 weeks in a row

Dec 3, 2020 PUA numbers in Arizona have been on a roller coaster through much of the year.

News roundup: No new major COVID restrictions from governor, hospitals approaching capacity

Dec 3, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 3.

Hospitals call on Arizona to act as COVID-19 surge mounts

Dec 3, 2020 The suggestions include a ban on indoor dining and group athletic events, curfews and limiting gatherings to no more than 25 people.

State of the City: 'Resilient,' according to Mayor Romero

Dec 2, 2020 Tucson’s mayor delivers her first State of the City address.

Banner Health predicts full hospitals in one week

Dec 2, 2020 Facilities will exceed capacity soon as COVID-19 surges.

Ducey tweaks rules on events, outdoor dining — no other COVID-19 restrictions

Dec 2, 2020 The governor said a vaccine plan is forthcoming, expecting the first doses to start arriving by the end of the month.

Tucson mayor and City Council approve mandatory curfew

Dec 1, 2020 The nightly curfew will take effect on Friday evening at 10 p.m.

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