Coronavirus, Archive - Arizona coronavirus coverage

More than 470,000 Arizonans have filed for unemployment in the last six weeks. New expanded jobless benefits begin in May, but advocates worry it won’t be enough to offset the massive damage from the coronavirus.

Jobless benefits expand next month, but advocates worry it’s not enough

Apr 29, 2020 Economists and advocates say that while the change is welcome – it’s probably too little, and too late.

Trucks carrying cargo at the Mariposa Port of Entry on the border of Arizona and Sonora.

ADOT shifts to virtual training for truck drivers in Mexico during pandemic

Apr 29, 2020 The training is part of a program that started in 2016 to help truck drivers avoid long, costly delays at the border.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 28

Apr 28, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Tucson air quality, unemployment claims and more.

The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center reported a rise in calls in the first three months of 2020.

Poison center calls rise in first quarter of year

Apr 28, 2020 The No. 1 type of call to the Arizona center was accidental ingestion of household cleaners.

A Pima County official says fewer people driving amid COVID-19 restrictions appears to be contributing to less pollution in the air.

With fewer cars on the streets, Tucson's air quality is improving

Apr 28, 2020 Pandemic restrictions are a factor in the air quality improvements, a county official says.

Lee Lambert, Pima Community College chancellor, April 2018.

PCC chancellor 'cautiously optimistic' as pandemic forces major pivot

Apr 28, 2020 A conversation with Chancellor Lee Lambert about how the college is faring and what the pandemic could mean for its future.

First-time unemployment claims decrease in Arizona

Apr 28, 2020 The numbers are still nearly double what they were a month ago.

Stephen and Dale Ott offer mixology classes over Zoom.

One Tucson couple takes happy hour virtual

Apr 27, 2020 With their industry on ice, Dale and Stephen Ott found a creative solution.

A woman speaks to someone in a vehicle seeking a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing site set up at Walgreens in Tucson on April 21, 2020.

Arizona to conduct COVID-19 'testing blitz'

Apr 27, 2020 The state hopes to test up to 60,000 people over three weekends.

Still image from a Banner Health video of drive-thru COVID-19 specimen collection. Banner says the testing is by <a href="https://www.bannerhealth.com/patients/patient-resources/covid-19" target="_blank">appointment only</a>.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 27

Apr 27, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: "Testing blitz," education initiatives, and more.

A row of empty lockers in a hallway at Marana Middle School.

Arizona education initiatives turn to mailing out petitions

Apr 27, 2020 The groups are hoping the new approach will help offset lost time and signatures due to COVID-19 distancing measures.

Rule makes small casinos eligible for Paycheck Protection Program

Apr 27, 2020 Lawmakers from Arizona are calling the SBA interim rule a win for some of the state's tribal casinos.

U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva speaks the the Pima County Democratic Party election night event, Nov. 6, 2018.

Lawmakers and advocates push back on wall construction during pandemic

Apr 25, 2020 Groups say project funding should be used on COVID-19 supplies and relief.

File image of a health care worker adjusting an IV bag.

Pima County Health Dept. head on PPE shortages, reopening state

Apr 24, 2020 A discussion with Dr. Bob England.

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

Tucson Mayor Romero discusses economic impact of the pandemic

Apr 24, 2020 Her plan to help small businesses, nonprofits and workers in the city.

Tractors tend a cotton farm in Marana on April 22, 2020.

Ripple effects of global coronavirus pandemic rattle Arizona’s farming industry

Apr 24, 2020 Hard hit nations big importers of one Marana farm's crops.

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