Pima County defends restaurant rules
May 26, 2020 A letter from the county attorney claims the governor cannot restrict health and safety regulations.
Arizona ICE facility has one of the highest COVID-19 caseloads in nation
May 22, 2020 More than 1,000 people detained by ICE have the new coronavirus nationwide, according to the agency's website.
What’s the right way to wear a mask, and are gloves necessary?
May 22, 2020 Banner-University Medical Center's director of infection prevention clarifies the proper protocols.
Gov. Ducey: Arizona continuing phased-in return
May 20, 2020 The governor said he's working on a plan to resume summer camps and school activities.
Pima County libraries reopen with temporary COVID-19 measures
May 18, 2020 Guests can now pick up books they’ve placed on hold or use computers that have been spaced apart.
Gardening brings peace to some Tucsonans during pandemic
May 18, 2020 Community gardens provide a space for people to care for their mental health and for groups to address food insecurity.
Masks and temperature checks among precautions employers taking to address liabilities
May 15, 2020 UA health law and policy expert Tara Sklar explains what they can legally require.
CVS opening new COVID-19 testing sites in Arizona
May 14, 2020 Patients stay in their cars for the drive-thru examination.
TUSD approves updated sex education curriculum
May 14, 2020 One board member called the curriculum "inclusive, medically accurate and comprehensive."
Ducey: Arizona stay-at-home order expires Friday
May 12, 2020 The governor and the state's health director touted the state's pandemic response while outlining further steps to reopen.
Worry, caution likely to linger for many shoppers despite reopening, professor says
May 11, 2020 A UA consumer sciences professor expects consumers will need to see certain precautions from retailers before feeling safe.
Swings in daily reported COVID-19 deaths potentially misleading, health official says
May 11, 2020 Pima County's health director says daily reports of deaths in the state don't necessarily reflect recent days.
After furloughs and pay cuts, TMC welcomes return of elective procedures
May 8, 2020 A discussion with hospital COO Mimi Coomler.
Arizona enters second weekend of COVID-19 'testing blitz'
May 8, 2020 Pima County's numbers for the increased testing effort came in below expectations last week.
Border residents: Border Patrol agents not wearing protective gear at checkpoints
May 7, 2020 The agency says front-line agents are provided with masks, but federal guidelines don't require them.
As blood donations fell, FDA eased rules to roll up a sleeve and give
May 6, 2020 An agency official says the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the implementation of changes that were already in the works.Selected Archive Filters
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