Coronavirus

A sign urging protective measures against the novel coronavirus along a road in Douglas, Arizona. April 2020.

Pandemic’s impact in Cochise County

May 1, 2020 Tony Paniagua reports on how businesses and government leaders are adapting.

A closeup of signage for Arizona@Work and Department of Economic Security offices in Tucson.

Arizona Chamber of Commerce throws support behind Ducey’s pandemic recovery plan

May 1, 2020 A discussion with chamber president Glenn Hamer.

The exterior of Reunion House, an emergency shelter in Tucson for 12- to 17-year-olds.

Pandemic increases need for youth emergency shelter

May 1, 2020 Staff say more kids need a safe place as stress, unemployment and domestic violence increase during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Open sign at an Arizona restaurant. Gov. Doug Ducey has extended a stay-at-home order but expressed hope that restaurants could offer dine-in service as early as May 12.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 1

May 1, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: El Rio testing, UA revises furlough plan, Wickenburg defies order, and more.

Honeywell has converted some of its plants so that they can produce health care gear like the N95 masks manufactured in Phoenix. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Phoenix facility Tuesday.

Trump’s Phoenix trip first in weeks, as he aims to ‘move around’ more

May 1, 2020 The planned tour of a Honeywell facility making N95 masks is the president's first trip away from the Washington area in more than a month.

A point indicating the border between Mexico and the U.S. at the San Ysidro port of entry.

‘Remain in Mexico’ asylum hearings delayed a third time

May 1, 2020 Hearings are being pushed back again through June 1.

Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

UA releases revised furlough, pay cut plan

May 1, 2020 On Friday, President Robbins announced modifications to the ranges of salaries and respective cuts, while canceling furloughs for the lowest earners.

The University of Arizona campus, August 2018.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 30

Apr 30, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: UA in-person classes in fall, ICE coronavirus data, and more.

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero sits for an interview with Arizona 360 on April 23, 2020.

Romero offers mixed reaction to Ducey's extension of stay-at-home order

Apr 30, 2020 The Tucson mayor said she approved of certain aspects of the plan but called for stricter measures.

The entrance to the La Palma Correction Center in Eloy, Arizona, 2019.

Former ICE detainee says little coronavirus information given in custody

Apr 30, 2020 Alejandra Alor Reyes spent almost 10 months in detention after claiming asylum at the border last June.

Deer dancer statue outside of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's administration building.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe to receive COVID-19 tests from UA

Apr 30, 2020 The additional tests add 1,500 to the tribe's supply, which was fewer than 100.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it follows COVID-19 testing and quarantine protocols outlined by the Centers for Disease Control for detained environments.

ICE data: Nearly half of detainees tested are positive for COVID-19

Apr 30, 2020 The agency has tested more than 1,000 detainees so far.

UA President Robert Robbins pictured April 30, 2020.

UA announces plans to hold in-person classes in the fall

Apr 30, 2020 President Robert Robbins says the transition "won't be easy."

Sonoran leaders meet to discuss the coronavirus pandemic on April 28, 2020.

As Sonorans grow restless, leaders say stay-at-home orders must continue

Apr 30, 2020 State authorities said they don't have plans to ease up on restrictions yet.

Gov. Doug Ducey delivers an update on Arizona's COVID-19 restrictions, April 29, 2020, in this still image from a live video.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 29

Apr 29, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Stay-at-home order, calls for inmate releases, and more.

With nearly 42,000 incarcerated people, Arizona has one of the largest prison populations in the country.

Advocates plead with Arizona to release vulnerable inmates amid COVID-19

Apr 29, 2020 A new predictive model shows nearly all of the almost 42,000 incarcerated people in Arizona will contract the virus.

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