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The Sonoran beach town Puerto Peñasco is a popular destination for Arizona tourists.

As coronavirus spreads, Sonoran cities struggle without Arizona visitors

Apr 14, 2020 As the coronavirus spreads on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, tourist towns like Rocky Point are taking a huge hit.
April 14 screen shot of an Arizona Department of Health Services web map showing COVID-19 cases by ZIP code.

State map showing coronavirus cases by ZIP 'pretty much meaningless,' Pima County Health director says

Apr 14, 2020 Bob England says the map mostly shows where some limited groups have been tested, not the spread of the virus.
An eye exam hangs on the wall of a health clinic.

Health Department: Arizona hospitals have 1,000 ICU beds, 3,000 regular beds

Apr 14, 2020 There are state and federal plans to increase capacity if need be.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 13

Apr 13, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: More state data on deaths, Health official warns not to abandon distancing too early, and more.
Sonora Health Secretary Enrique Clausen, right, announces the implementation of the second phase of the state's stay-at-home measures, which strictly prohibits movement except for six essential reasons.

Sonoran authorities will enforce strict stay-at-home order through April 30

Apr 13, 2020 Sonorans could be fined, forcibly returned to their homes or arrested if they are caught outside without one of six permitted reasons.
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 hospitals, health care providers receive $707M from relief package

Apr 13, 2020 Many hospitals, especially those in rural areas, took financial losses due with the suspension of elective surgeries.
The sign for Sister José Women's Shelter, 2017.

Tucson homeless shelter for women adapts services during outbreak

Apr 13, 2020 Sister Jose Women's Center has suspended some activities and closed its shelter to new residents but is still providing food.
A line of cars drives past the La Palma Detention Center in Eloy, Arizona. Demonstrators honked horns and hung banners from their windows calling for thge release of detainees in the wake of the coronavirus.

Eloy car rally calls for ICE detainee releases during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 12, 2020 At least five detainees in custody in Arizona have tested positive for the virus.

White Mountain Apache Tribe issues curfew to reduce spread of COVID-19

Apr 11, 2020 The tribal council's order also put in place a stay-at-home order as cases rise into the double digits.
Parents in Southern Arizona submitted their questions to Arizona 360 about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it relates to their children.

Talking about coronavirus with children and how to manage at-home learning

Apr 10, 2020 A UA behavioral health expert addresses parents' concerns during the outbreak.
A kitten meows inside its cage at the Pima Animal Care Center.

Pima Animal Care Center preparing for influx of pets as outbreak takes toll on owners

Apr 10, 2020 The center is still facilitating pet adoptions by appointment only.
File image of a job connection center in Pima County.

Furloughed workers also eligible for unemployment insurance benefits

Apr 10, 2020 A discussion with labor attorney Barney Holtzman on benefits available during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Undated image of a woman using a computer at a job connection center in Pima County.

Pima County launches new hotline, website to help displaced workers

Apr 10, 2020 Both aim to help people file for unemployment and get connected to job resources.
A designated area for sanitized carts at Green Things, a nursery in Tucson, on April 7, 2020.

Local businesses adapt to pandemic-related restrictions

Apr 10, 2020 Plus, how the outbreak could continue to influence building designers and architects.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 10

Apr 10, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: More state data on the way, help for Pima County employees, and more.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez speaks to law students in Tucson, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.

Navajo president, vice president quarantine after contact with COVID-19

Apr 10, 2020 President Jonathan Nez said he is feeling fine and following protocol after being in proximity to a first responder who tested positive.

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