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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.
U.S currency.

Local company with millions in cash gets federal stimulus loan

Apr 24, 2020 The government is now asking many publicly-traded companies to give the money back.
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 24

Apr 24, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: State expands COVID testing, changes to political campaigns, wildfire impacts and more.

AZ Rep. proposes federal malpractice insurance for urban Indian health facilities

Apr 24, 2020 Expanded coverage would apply off-reservation where the majority of tribal members live.
Casino del Sol staff delivering approximately 400 meals to health care workers at Tucson Medical Center April 22.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 23

Apr 23, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Experts say surge likely not sustained, business loans fall short in AZ, and more.
An image provided by the Center for Biological Diversity shows a group of construction workers at a site in the San Bernadino National Wildlife Refuge on April 8.

Continued wall construction puts border residents on edge amid COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 23, 2020 Residents of small border communities say construction workers don't practice safe social distancing on or off the job
A handwritten sign posted by a business on Fourth Avenue about the store's closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Southern Arizona businesses passed over for aid, as Congress approves second round of funding

Apr 23, 2020 Those left to fend for themselves say the help is too little too late.
A blossoming palo verde tree.

Spotting the difference between Southern Arizona allergies and coronavirus

Apr 23, 2020 Experts say symptoms are similar but cite significant differences.
President Donald Trump said his executive order suspending some forms of immigration for 60 days is meant to protect jobs for American workers during COVID-19. But experts say it does little more than what has already been done to tighten immigration.

Critics say Trump order on immigration does little but stir up anxiety

Apr 23, 2020 Experts said the order does little to expand restrictions in an immigration system that is already shut down in many ways.
Deborah Ann Resner and Monika Carothers visit TMC patient Ruth during the COVID-19 pandemic, April 14, 2020.

Tucson Medical Center allows visitors at patient windows

Apr 23, 2020 Family members and TMC staff say these distanced visits can help boost morale to all involved.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 22

Apr 22, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Elective surgeries, legislative confusion, and more.

Ducey lifts elective surgery ban starting May 1

Apr 22, 2020 The governor says for now, other steps to reopening Arizona economy will be gradual.
Sonoran Health Department spokesman Gerardo Álvarez.

Sonoran coronavirus cases concentrated in border town San Luis Rio Colorado

Apr 22, 2020 The high number of cases is likely related to the town’s proximity to both Arizona and neighboring Baja California.
Drivers are screened at a Walgreens COVID-19 testing site in Tucson, April 21. Tucson was chosen as one of 15 locations nationwide for the expansion of drive-thru testing sites by Walgreens.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 21

Apr 21, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Texting survey, unemployment, and more.
The University of Arizona campus.

UA launches text survey to fill critical COVID-19 data gaps amid insufficient testing

Apr 21, 2020 Researchers are looking to enroll as many people as possible in the system, which will also provide information to participants.
Grapes on the vine for Flying Leap Vineyards in the Kansas Settlement, south of Willcox.

Federal aid can't come soon enough for tourism industry

Apr 21, 2020 Many businesses dependent on travel have been hurting since February.

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