Coronavirus

Customs and Border Protection: 160 employees infected with COVID-19

Apr 7, 2020 The 160 include six employees in Arizona: three in Tucson and three more in Nogales.

Arizona's first-time unemployment claims neared 130,000 last week

Apr 7, 2020 Data also show that total payments for the week topped $5.5 million, a nearly $2.3 million increase.

Pima County road work continues

Apr 6, 2020 No "stay at home" order for those who pave and repair public roads.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 6

Apr 6, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Vaquita efforts suspended, AZ lowers ventilator request, and more.

Sonora considers harsher measures to control coronavirus spread

Apr 6, 2020 Health experts proposed a list of new measures and sanctions amid a lack of compliance with existing stay-at-home orders.

Sun Tran adds info to tracking tool to let passengers know how full a bus is

Apr 6, 2020 The transit system hopes the info will give a sense of social distancing on its buses and streetcars.

Group suspends efforts to protect endangered vaquita during pandemic

Apr 6, 2020 The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says it will resume operations to protect the small porpoise in the Gulf of California as soon as it's safe.

TUSD expedites laptop order to support at-home online learning

Apr 3, 2020 Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo also discusses his hopes the district can hold graduation ceremonies in May.

Extended school closures expose digital divide among Arizona families

Apr 3, 2020 A discussion with schools chief Kathy Hoffman about the challenges students face.

Tucson police chief on enforcing stay-at-home order

Apr 3, 2020 Chief Chris Magnus also explains precautions in place to keep officers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 3

Apr 3, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Health care workers brace for surge, hair salons ordered closed, and more.

Ducey orders barber shops, nail salons to close

Apr 3, 2020 The governor "clarified" his executive order following criticism.

Yaqui leaders restrict who can attend cuaresma ceremonies during coronavirus outbreak

Apr 3, 2020 Ceremonial leaders say this year only "cultural participants" can enter the grounds.

'Like a freight train we can’t stop': Health care workers prepare for the worst

Apr 3, 2020 As Arizona health care workers brace for a surge of COVID-19 patients, experts warn of the burden on their mental health.

Some Arizona businesses don't want to be on governor's 'essential' list

Apr 3, 2020 The list of industries considered to be "essential services" in Gov. Ducey's order has drawn widespread consternation.

Health workers, aid groups step in to fill Spanish-language gap around COVID-19

Apr 3, 2020 More than 1 million people speak Spanish at home in Arizona, but official coronavirus bilingual communication has lagged.

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