Coronavirus

COVID-19 cases surge in Arizona two weeks after stay-home order lifted

Jun 3, 2020 The number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus is also reaching new highs.

Daily roundup: COVID-19 case surge, hundreds face eviction, school reopening plan

Jun 3, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 3.

Tucson airport will require face masks starting this weekend

Jun 3, 2020 Officials say traffic is still well below normal due to COVID-19 but is rising faster than the national average.

TUSD superintendent applauds reopening recommendations, unsure how to pay for them

Jun 3, 2020 The area’s largest district will release the plan later this month, and it's considering measures like split-shift or split-day schedules.

Nearly 600 facing eviction in Pima County as hearings proceed despite pandemic

Jun 2, 2020 Tenants can delay their eviction enforcement, but only until July 22.

Daily News Roundup: National Guard, Tucson vigil, unemployment

Jun 2, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 2.

Arizona unemployment numbers continue to rise

Jun 2, 2020 The number of people on unemployment topped 740,000 in Arizona.

AZPM Daily News Roundup: Statewide curfew, school reopening guidelines

Jun 1, 2020 News impacting Southern Arizona, June 1.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe receives roughly $27 million in coronavirus relief

Jun 1, 2020 The tribe says it’s allotting some of the money to immediate needs and will save a portion for coronavirus costs later this year.

Southern Arizona libraries get federal help

Jun 1, 2020 The CARES Act is helping libraries with cleaning supplies.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 29

May 29, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Council use of federal funds, Pascua Yaqui election, and more.

Rocky Point residents allowed to re-enter city

May 29, 2020 Anyone entering needs to show proof residency, be screened for a fever, and walk through a so-called sanitation tunnel.

Sonoran governor concerned about looming reopening

May 29, 2020 Claudia Pavlovich said she's troubled by a sizable jump in caseloads.

Departing Pima County health director thanks community for its response to crisis

May 29, 2020 Theresa Cullen is taking over for Interim Director Bob England, who became a face of the county's coronavirus response.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe pushes distanced voting in Monday’s council election

May 29, 2020 The tribe is offering a few voting options to minimize risk to voters during the pandemic.

Tucson City Council splits over COVID-19 grant money

May 29, 2020 The council voted 4-3 to prioritize social issues.

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