Coronavirus, Archive - Arizona coronavirus coverage

A closeup of a sign posted on a storefront in Tucson notifies customers of limited occupancy because of COVID-19.

Arizonans facing drop in unemployment benefits with expiration of federal dollars

Jul 24, 2020 A discussion with KJZZ Radio's Katherine Davis-Young.

COVID-19 may distance voters from partisan behavior

Jul 24, 2020 UA political scientist suggests the pandemic will have a lasting impact on the 2020 election cycle.

Tucson teachers led a car rally on July 22, 2020 to protest reopening schools without sufficient state guidance and safety benchmarks.

Back to school, one step at a time

Jul 24, 2020 Teachers, school administrators and elected officials weigh how to safely return to school.

People stand under the Campbell Avenue bridge to watch the Rillito run after a monsoon storm, July 23, 2020. Rains cooled the city, and helped finish the job putting out the Bighorn Fire.

Daily news roundup: Back-to-school plans, Arizona COVID-19 deaths pass 3,000

Jul 23, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 23.

Tumamoc Hill may close if more of its visitors don't wear masks, the university said.

Tumamoc Hill may close if more walkers don't wear masks

Jul 23, 2020 At least 60% of people exercising need to cover their faces if the popular walking spot is to stay open.

Gov. Doug Ducey at a July 23 media update on the state's coronavirus response.

Arizona school year still on track, with promises of 'benchmarks' for classroom return

Jul 23, 2020 Gov. Doug Ducey extended the closure of bars, gyms, movie theaters and water parks.

Beaches in San Carlos and Guaymas, Sonora, are set to reopen to locals and tourists by July 25, 2020.

Some Sonoran beaches set to reopen by this weekend

Jul 23, 2020 Despite pushback from state health authorities, some places like San Carlos plan to reopen beaches with some restrictions.

A University of Arizona briefing on plans for the fall semester, July 23.

University of Arizona officially announces in-person classes

Jul 23, 2020 Officials said that could change if COVID-19 spikes.

A photo accompanying a UANews release about the university's antibody testing effort in partnership with the state.

UA expands antibody test

Jul 22, 2020 Participants can also opt in to yearlong immunity study.

Daily news roundup: Tucson approves budget, police funding, state sets unemployment record

Jul 22, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 22.

A sign outside of the Tucson Convention Center.

Tucson OKs convention center as possible COVID-19 field hospital

Jul 22, 2020 The City Council approved a standby plan for up to 250 coronavirus patients if hospitals run out of room.

Weekly Arizona unemployment numbers set another record

Jul 22, 2020 First-time and continuing claims maintain their climb in Arizona.

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

Epidemiologist: The goal for COVID-19 testing is speed and access, not absolute numbers

Jul 22, 2020 Delays to Arizonans getting test results make it hard to conduct effective contact tracing.

Daily news roundup: Coronavirus hospitalizations down, teachers protest school reopenings

Jul 21, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 21.

Arizona records 134 more deaths from coronavirus, hospitalizations go down

Jul 21, 2020 ICU bed occupancy and ventilator use due to COVID-19 was about the same or slightly lower than the day before, the state said.

Teachers are protesting the return to in-person instruction due to what they say is inadequate guidance or consideration of risk by state officials.

Tucson educators protest school reopening during pandemic

Jul 21, 2020 Organizers say it's not safe to return to the classroom.

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