Coronavirus, Archive - Arizona coronavirus coverage

Ami Bunch's 11-year-old triplets homeschooling during the pandemic.

More students switch to homeschooling amid school enrollment woes

Nov 20, 2020 Educators discuss the impacts of the shift, including looming cuts to funding as enrollment decreases.

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

Legality of potential COVID-19 vaccination requirements

Nov 20, 2020 The history of vaccination requirements offers insight to how COVID-19 vaccines may be implemented.

Community members travel by bus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 during Arizona's second wave

Nov 20, 2020 Experts warn Arizonans that without a change in behavior they're in store for another crisis.

Two shoppers wear masks in a Tucson grocery store.

Democratic Arizona mayors call for statewide mask mandate

Nov 20, 2020 The mayors of Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tolleson want Gov. Doug Ducey to act.

A flier at the Mexican Consulate in Tucson notifies visitors of travel restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border due to COVID-19. August 2020.

US-Mexico border closure extended through late December

Nov 20, 2020 Mexico's foreign ministry announced nonessential travel restrictions would stay in place through at least Dec. 21.

News roundup: State sees highest COVID case count since July, officials warn against holiday risks

Nov 19, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 19.

Margaret and Cathy Kay in January 2020, a few months before Margaret's death.

State officials discourage holiday gatherings for people in assisted living facilities

Nov 19, 2020 Officials continue to promote virtual visits and the role of designated essential visitors to keep morale up.

Gov. Doug Ducey at a Nov. 18, 2020 media briefing on the state's COVID-19 response.

Ducey offers guidance, no new restrictions in COVID-19 briefing

Nov 18, 2020 Ducey had not given a live briefing since Oct. 28.

News roundup: Napier concedes in Pima sheriff's race, Ducey issues COVID-19 video, virus testing at PCC

Nov 16, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, November 16

Ducey issues COVID video

Nov 16, 2020 As cases rise, Ducey takes to social media.

A health care worker handles supplies needed to collect saliva to test for COVID-19 as part of Arizona State University's testing initiative.

COVID-19 testing available at Pima Community College

Nov 16, 2020 PCC, Pima County, and ASU are teaming up for drive-thru testing.

Pima County COVID-19 testing at the Kino Events Center, July 13.

Arizona reports over 3K more COVID cases for 3rd day in week

Nov 14, 2020 The state saw the highest single-day spike since July.

News roundup: Zoning rules shape Tucson, takeaways from the election

Nov 13, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 13.

The city of Tucson is using CARES Act funding to provide scholarships for child care during the pandemic.

Child care scholarships available for Tucson and South Tucson families

Nov 13, 2020 The scholarships can be applied to past due child care bills, registration fees and ongoing tuition.

A screenshot of COVID-19 cases by day in Pima County as tracked by the Arizona Department of Health Services, as of Nov. 13, 2020. Previous numbers may change as cases are confirmed or investigated.

Pima County seeing 'alarming' rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

Nov 13, 2020 The county health department is urging the public to follow precautions, especially with the holidays approaching.

Pima County, state preparing COVID-19 vaccine plans

Nov 13, 2020 The Pfizer announcement that a vaccine may soon be available has put public focus on distribution.

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