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A sign directs voters where to cast their ballots at a polling place in Tucson.

Pima County going ahead with presidential preference election, with one polling place change

Mar 16, 2020 The elections director says the county is prepared to deal with the virus on election day.

Shelves for paper products lie bare in a Tucson grocery store, as people act on fears over the COVID-19 pandemic. Health officials have urged people to not panic and hoard. Toilet paper is not an item listed in official guidance for staying healthy and limiting the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 16

Mar 16, 2020 AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state: Arizona schools closed, cases up to 18, primary election, and more.

File image of a row of lockers in a school.

Arizona closing schools due to COVID-19 concerns

Mar 15, 2020 The governor and the superintendent of public instruction announced schools will be closed through at least March 27.

A sign posted at the University of Arizona for the Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2020, the day festival organizers announced they would cancel the event after a number of authors pulled out over COVID-19 concerns.

Coronavirus-related cancellations hit Tucson tourism industry

Mar 13, 2020 Visit Tucson says the cancellations coincide with the apex of the event season.

An open sign hangs in the window of a business in Patagonia.

Economic impacts of COVID-19 in Arizona

Mar 13, 2020 UA Eller College of Management economist George Hammond discusses whether a recession is possible.

Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera interviews Pima County Chief Medical Officer Francisco Garcia at Arizona Public Media.

Pima County chief medical officer on COVID-19 recommendations

Mar 13, 2020 A discussion with Dr. Francisco Garcia.

Judges ask DOJ to reconsider hearings in high-traffic immigration courts amid coronavirus outbreak

Mar 13, 2020 Judges and attorneys working in immigration courts say they need federal support to protect their clients and the public.

Emergency voting in Pima County going ahead, recorder says

Mar 13, 2020 The recorder's office says wipes and hand sanitizer are available for those casting early ballots.

Tucson, Pima County cancellations, postponements or closures due to COVID-19

Mar 13, 2020 An ongoing list of Tucson and Pima County events that have been canceled or postponed.

Tucson, Oro Valley announce changes prompted by coronavirus

Mar 13, 2020 Both are restricting attendance at public meetings to curb the chances of community spread.

A locker door is visible in the foreground as a student walks in the distance at Marana High School in September 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 13

Mar 13, 2020 AZPM and AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state and country: Pima County steps, UA basketball, how to clean your phone, and more.

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

Prepping for the impact of coronavirus in Arizona

Mar 13, 2020 As COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the U.S, we take a look at how our community is preparing.

UA delays return to classes, moves them online due to coronavirus

Mar 12, 2020 The university has delayed the start of classes following spring break, and online instruction will be in effect next week.

Arizona coronavirus news, March 12

Mar 12, 2020 Phoenix presidential debate switched to DC, polling places moved, and more AP headlines.

Arizona governor declares emergency as virus cases hit 9

Mar 11, 2020 Ducey said his emergency declaration and a separate order would ensure the state has the resources to fight the outbreak.

Looking out at the tower at the Tucson International Airport.

Tucson doctor urges common sense amid COVID-19 fears

Mar 11, 2020 As more and more events get canceled, a local doctor says panicking is one of the worst things you can do.

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