Coronavirus, Archive - Arizona coronavirus coverage

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.

Arizona reports 3 more cases of coronavirus for total of 9

Mar 11, 2020 The ADHS website indicates the three additional cases are believed to have resulted from person-to-person contact.

The Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair includes hands-on activities and demonstrations. March 31, 2017.

Science fair cancels some events amid coronavirus fears

Mar 10, 2020 Friday night events for the SARSEF fair were canceled. Saturday awards will be streamed.

Workers break down tents only recently set up for the Tucson Festival of Books, on Monday, March 9, following the announcement the festival was being canceled.

Tucson Festival of Books canceled over coronavirus concerns

Mar 9, 2020 Organizers said around a third of authors had canceled their attendance at the annual festival.

An illustration from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses.

Pima County resident diagnosed with 'presumptive' COVID-19

Mar 9, 2020 The person traveled to an area with community spread of the new coronavirus, according to a release.

Students walk on campus at the University of Arizona.

Universities implement travel restrictions, self-quarantines amid spread of COVID-19

Mar 9, 2020 Some schools are restricting nonessential campus-related travel and requiring students who have traveled to self-quarantine.

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