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Jobless claims in Arizona jumped to more than eight times their normal level last week, to 29,000, as the first wave of layoffs from businesses affected by COVID-19 changes hit the state. In a typical week, about 3,500 claims are filed, state officials said.

Arizona jobless claims skyrocket, as coronavirus starts to hit economy

Mar 25, 2020 The Department of Economic Security says it's working to get benefits to people, as claims neared almost 30,000 last week.
Hugo López-Gatell, Mexico's undersecretary of health, presenting updates on the coronavirus pandemic.

Mexico enters phase two of strategy against coronavirus

Mar 25, 2020 The plan includes closing schools until April 19, canceling events of more than 100 people.
Photo accompanying a March 22 Tucson Police Department tweet updating an investigation into possible stolen COVID-19 test kits. TPD later said the test kits weren't stolen in the first place.

Tucson coronavirus test kit case wasn't a burglary

Mar 25, 2020 The perceived audacity of the presumed crime drew outrage and national coverage.
Professor Michael Sulkowski says it's important for parents adjusting to school closures and working from home not to try and be an expert teacher and to be a parent first.

Advice to parents: Listen, be flexible and cut yourselves a break

Mar 25, 2020 A school psychology professor offers suggestions to parents during school closures related to the new coronavirus.

Health officials emphasize importance of mental health amid social distancing

Mar 25, 2020 A Pima County official said people need to remember that social distancing does not mean emotional isolation.
Banner Health workers seal a collection kit at a drive-thru testing site, in this undated still image from video. 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 briefs, March 24

Mar 24, 2020 Recent coverage of COVID-19 impacting Southern Arizona: UA scientists make testing kits, Pima County cases on the rise, and more.
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>.

COVID-19 cases on the rise in Pima County, state, with more expected

Mar 24, 2020 The Arizona Health Services Department reported five deaths in the state, including Pima County's first.
The lights are on, but not everybody’s home. Congressional offices, like many around the nation, are turning to teleworking to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Capitol Hill offices adapt to teleworking

Mar 24, 2020 Arizona lawmakers, like the rest of Congress and much of the nation, are learning to telework in the face of COVID-19.

Immigration lawyers: New personal protective equipment rules endangering detainees

Mar 24, 2020 Lawyers and advocacy groups say the U.S. government is defying public health rules intended to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Maquilas line the road in Nogales, Sonora a few miles south of the Mariposa Port of Entry, March 2019.

Sonora maquila industry hopes strong COVID-19 measures ward off closures

Mar 24, 2020 A spokesperson says the industry is hoping anti-coronavirus measures can help keep Nogales' export manufacturing plants running.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks in a March 23 update about the state's COVID-19 response.

Gov. Ducey defends lack of Arizona lockdown

Mar 23, 2020 While other states have issued stay-at-home orders, Ducey said it is not needed yet in Arizona.
Saturday, March 21 image shows a sign at Banner-University Medical Center that reads "COVID screening." Banner in a statement on March 23 said it had implemented drive-through COVID-19 <a href="http://bannerhealth.mediaroom.com/covid-19specimen0323" target="_blank">specimen collection</a>. The release stressed that the testing was by appointment only, and that those with concerns can call 1-844-549-1851 to determine if testing is appropriate. The release said there would be one Tucson location, and three in Phoenix.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 23

Mar 23, 2020 Recent coverage of COVID-19 impacting Southern Arizona: State cases grow, border closure impact and more.
From Nogales, Arizona, a view of the city and its border wall with Nogales, Sonora.

Financial impact to Arizona from border closure will be severe

Mar 23, 2020 The administration has said both countries will review whether or not to continue the closure in 30 days.
Photo posted March 13 on the Arizona Department of Health Facebook page in a post about the state's COVID-19 testing capacity at the time.

UA student tests positive for COVID-19, describes experience

Mar 23, 2020 The student, who is recovering in quarantine, says she was tested because she had asthma.
Arizona Public Media.

Coronavirus cases in Arizona climb, first death reported

Mar 21, 2020 Members of the Arizona National Guard have been activated to help with food distribution.
Douglas, Arizona, 2017.

Border residents brace for change with approach of closure to nonessential travel

Mar 20, 2020 Both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border in Douglas were left wondering what comes next as the Friday night restriction neared.

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