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A view of downtown Tucson from Stone Avenue, March 30.

Adapting to life under social distancing

Apr 3, 2020 Plus, answers to listeners' COVID-19 questions, food bank use doubles, weddings rescheduled, and a reminder about library resources.

Pandemic threatens hospital in Green Valley as patient visits decrease

Apr 3, 2020 The facility might close unless state officials use it as a coronavirus treatment center.
A mobile handwashing station in downtown Tucson, March 30.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 2

Apr 2, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Voter initiatives, unemployment, and more.
The Environmental Protection Agency lashed out against critics of its decision to ease enforcement of some reporting requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the policy had been distorted by opponents. But environmental groups were not convinced, saying it creates a “catch me if you can” situation for polluters.

EPA defends plan to ease compliance requirements in face of coronavirus

Apr 2, 2020 Environmentalists have repeated charges that the policy creates a "catch me if you can" situation for polluters.
An eye exam hangs on the wall of a health clinic.

Pima County calls for medical volunteers

Apr 2, 2020 The county is building database of volunteers with specific skills to help amid an expected surge in COVID-19 patients..
Sonoran Health Secretary Enrique Clausen, center.

Sonora asks medical students to join coronavirus fight

Apr 2, 2020 The mayor of Hermosillo, the state capital, is considering a 12-hour curfew in the city.
John Coinman in the desert.

Spotlight Session: John Coinman

Apr 2, 2020 Also on Arizona Spotlight: how to build community resilience in the midst of the crisis.
Census Day is April 1, and the snapshot of where Americans live impacts billions of dollars of funding each year.

Census going forward despite coronavirus delays

Apr 1, 2020 The 2020 census will count people where they lived April 1.
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 1

Apr 1, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: TUSD superintendent, DACA uncertainty, Grand Canyon closed.
The live Arizona COVID-19 Town Hall will air Thursday, April 2 at 6 p.m. on PBS 6 and NPR 89.1.

Arizona COVID-19 Town Hall

Apr 1, 2020 In a live town hall, Governor Doug Ducey and other state officials to address concerns surrounding coronavirus COVID-19 in Arizona. From April 2, 2020.
Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard.

Mexico declares state of emergency as pandemic escalates

Apr 1, 2020 The government is extending the stay at home recommendation until April 30, insisting on hygiene and personal distancing.
A view from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, next to the Kolb Studio, September 2018.

Officials call for Grand Canyon closure to help stem coronavirus spread

Apr 1, 2020 A letter to the secretary of the interior says keeping the parks open puts workers and visitors at risk.
President Trump signs the $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief package, March 27. DACA recipients in Arizona say it fails to protect mixed immigration status families during a crucial time.

DACA recipients search for answers among local and federal measures to ease impact of pandemic

Apr 1, 2020 Recipients of the Obama-era program for immigrant youth say questions remain for mixed immigration status families
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Tohono O'odham Nation rules aim to slow the spread of COVID-19

Mar 31, 2020 An executive order issued Monday issues a stay-at-home order, a curfew and restrictions who can enter the Nation.
A key in a door lock.

Plan temporarily suspends Arizona evictions and foreclosures, governor says

Mar 31, 2020 Rent and mortgage payments are due, as residents start to feel the financial impact of COVID-19.
A March 15 Arizona Department of Health Services photo of COVID-19 tests.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, March 31

Mar 31, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: High school graduation, 3D-printed masks, and more.

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