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Gov. Doug Ducey greets Vice President Mike Pence on the tarmac in Phoenix. Pence was in Arizona to discuss the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. July 1, 2020.

Ducey approval rating falls sharply

Jul 13, 2020 A new poll puts the Governor’s approval rating in the 30s.
The risk level map of the United States, by the Harvard Global Health Institute, is shown on July 13, 2020. Arizona is shown in red, indicating the highest level of risk for COVID-19.

Arizona among states at greatest risk level for COVID-19

Jul 13, 2020 State's infection rate is now the world's highest, according to data by the Harvard Global Health Institute.
A collected sample undergoes coronavirus testing.

'It's not enough': Pima County Latino communities search for COVID-19 testing, care

Jul 13, 2020 Federal health data shows COVID-19 disparities that are mirrored in Arizona.
A smart ring is one type of wearable technology that can monitor health in real-time.

Researchers developing wearable technology to fight coronavirus spread

Jul 13, 2020 For now, the technology can collect data about vital signs and "augment" a diagnosis, though researchers have bigger goals.
U.S. and Mexico flags.

Mexico seeks to ensure access to COVID-19 treatment, vaccines

Jul 13, 2020 The foreign secretary says Mexico is negotiating with the US to ensure early access across North America as a region.
University of Arizona Head Football Coach Kevin Sumlin oversees his first spring training practice in 2018.

UA athletic director supports PAC-12 decision to cut schedule to conference-only

Jul 11, 2020 Fall sports are still on for now, but the conference commissioner says the move allows for "maximum flexibility."
File image of a health care worker adjusting an IV bag.

Pima County was close to, but still under, ICU bed capacity through much of the week

Jul 11, 2020 Only a few dozen ICU beds were available in the county, which saw around 300 ICU beds in use throughout the week.
A man wears a face mask while standing outdoors in the town of Guadalupe on July 7, 2020.

Pandemic hits small town, elections ramp up, USMCA enacted

Jul 10, 2020 Plus, Pima County Health Department director on the current strain hospitals face.
Dr. Theresa Cullen, director of the Pima County Health Department, sits for an interview with Arizona 360 on July 8, 2020.

Pima County health director describes 'stable crisis' as pandemic strains hospitals

Jul 10, 2020 She says more resources are coming to the region but encourages residents to do their part.
A sign advertises COVID-19 testing in the town of Guadalupe on July 7, 2020.

Small town in Maricopa County steps up fight against COVID-19

Jul 10, 2020 The town of Guadalupe is less than a square mile but has a higher rate of positive cases than the county.

Daily news roundup: Pima County free testing site, police accountability

Jul 10, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 10.
A signpost designating a segment of the Arizona Trail.

Arizona Trail southern trailhead closed during border wall construction

Jul 10, 2020 The trail's start will be closed for months so the Trump administration can install a bollard-style wall in the area.
A collected sample undergoes coronavirus testing.

Slots for free Pima County COVID-19 testing rapidly filling up

Jul 10, 2020 The lab expects to conduct 1,000 tests per day.
The Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona covers 2,532 square miles and is surrounded by the vast Navajo Nation Reservation.

Analysis: Native Americans infected with COVID-19 at higher rates in Arizona

Jul 10, 2020 Indigenous people were disproportionately impacted by the virus in many of the state's counties in the first months of the pandemic.
During the "March for Justice" in Tucson on July 4, 2020, protesters were chanted the names of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, Black Americans who were killed by police officers.

Calls for police accountability continue as details of past cases emerge

Jul 10, 2020 Many community members are asking more questions as instances of police misconduct are revealed.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Daily news roundup: AZ COVID-19 death toll tops 2,000, Ducey caps restaurant capacity

Jul 9, 2020 Recent coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and more, July 9.

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