Coronavirus, Archive - Arizona coronavirus coverage

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.

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.

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.

Gov. Ducey expands unemployment access and extends tax deadline in Arizona

Mar 20, 2020 The governor announced Friday the state was loosening unemployment requirements and lining up state and federal tax deadlines.

The outside of the State Senate building at the Capitol in Phoenix.

Arizona Legislature looks to pass ‘skinny budget,’ put session on pause

Mar 20, 2020 A discussion with Arizona Capitol Times editor Luige del Puerto about state lawmakers' concerns about COVID-19.

A man is prepped to give a blood donation to the American Red Cross in Southern Arizona.

Red Cross urges blood donations, implements new protocols for collection

Mar 20, 2020 Concerns over COVID-19 led to the cancellation of thousands of blood drives across the country.

Volunteers with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona hand out goods in a drive-thru set up by the food bank in a move designed to limit person-to-person contact amid COVID-19 concerns.

COVID-19 prompts Tucson food bank to adopt drive-thru distribution

Mar 20, 2020 The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona also anticipates greater demand for its services in the coming weeks.

A scientist examines samples at a lab at the University of Arizona.

Understanding how germs spread indoors

Mar 20, 2020 Plus, the best practices to disinfect surfaces.

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero speaks to members of the press shortly after a closed-door meeting with city leaders and the business community about potential restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16, 2020.

More Arizona municipalities declare COVID-19 emergencies

Mar 20, 2020 A discussion with former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona about how governments are responding to the pandemic.

A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Tucson, Condado de Pima: COVID-19 enlaces en español

Mar 20, 2020 Información de agencias de salud pública locales y nacionales sobre el nuevo coronavirus.

Arizona extends school closure through April 10

Mar 20, 2020 The schools superintendent said leaders are also working to waive requirements for statewide tests.

Arizona COVID-19 cases grow as tests increase, but experts say testing numbers still fall short

Mar 20, 2020 Numbers of official coronavirus cases in Arizona have jumped quickly as commercial labs have begun testing.

March 18, 2020 view from Yavapai Point on the Grand Canyon's South Rim.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 20

Mar 20, 2020 AZPM and AP coverage of COVID-19: Ducey calls up National Guard, TUSD meals and more.

A March 15 Arizona Department of Health Services photo of COVID-19 tests.

COVID-19 updates in Spanish? Depends on where you look

Mar 19, 2020 The Pima County Health Department is providing Spanish-language materials on testing, isolating and more.

TUSD sending meals for school-aged kids to drop-off points

Mar 19, 2020 The extension of the school lunch program sends buses along routes to deliver breakfast and lunch.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 19

Mar 19, 2020 AZPM and AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting Tucson and the state: AZ cases above 40, Tucson restaurants adjust to restrictions, and more.

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