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Facemasks and other personal protective equipment were delivered to Arizona from the strategic national stockpile that arrived in March 2020.

Tucson mayor, pandemic impacting farms, restarting the economy

Apr 24, 2020 Plus, medical experts weigh in on the decision to resume elective surgeries next month.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero sits for an interview with Arizona 360 on April 23, 2020.

Tucson Mayor Romero discusses economic impact of the pandemic

Apr 24, 2020 Her plan to help small businesses, nonprofits and workers in the city.
Tractors tend a cotton farm in Marana on April 22, 2020.

Ripple effects of global coronavirus pandemic rattle Arizona’s farming industry

Apr 24, 2020 Hard hit nations big importers of one Marana farm's crops.
A woman speaks to someone in a vehicle seeking a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing site set up at Walgreens in Tucson on April 21, 2020.

Epidemiologist: no indication warmer weather will deter COVID-19 cases

Apr 24, 2020 A discussion with University of Arizona epidemiologist Michael Worobey.
U.S currency.

Local company with millions in cash gets federal stimulus loan

Apr 24, 2020 The government is now asking many publicly-traded companies to give the money back.
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 24

Apr 24, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: State expands COVID testing, changes to political campaigns, wildfire impacts and more.
Hubble space telescope.

Hubble space telescope marks 30 years of exploration

Apr 24, 2020 The space science landmark received help from the University of Arizona.

AZ Rep. proposes federal malpractice insurance for urban Indian health facilities

Apr 24, 2020 Expanded coverage would apply off-reservation where the majority of tribal members live.
An envelope containing Pima County's vote-by-mail ballot.

Campaigning during the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 24, 2020 The virus put political campaigns in neutral just as election season was ramping up.
$20 bills, USD.

Economic uncertainty continues during COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 24, 2020 Even with federal relief, many people and businesses are still struggling financially.
Casino del Sol staff delivering approximately 400 meals to health care workers at Tucson Medical Center April 22.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 23

Apr 23, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Experts say surge likely not sustained, business loans fall short in AZ, and more.
An image provided by the Center for Biological Diversity shows a group of construction workers at a site in the San Bernadino National Wildlife Refuge on April 8.

Continued wall construction puts border residents on edge amid COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 23, 2020 Residents of small border communities say construction workers don't practice safe social distancing on or off the job
A handwritten sign posted by a business on Fourth Avenue about the store's closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Southern Arizona businesses passed over for aid, as Congress approves second round of funding

Apr 23, 2020 Those left to fend for themselves say the help is too little too late.
A blossoming palo verde tree.

Spotting the difference between Southern Arizona allergies and coronavirus

Apr 23, 2020 Experts say symptoms are similar but cite significant differences.
President Donald Trump said his executive order suspending some forms of immigration for 60 days is meant to protect jobs for American workers during COVID-19. But experts say it does little more than what has already been done to tighten immigration.

Critics say Trump order on immigration does little but stir up anxiety

Apr 23, 2020 Experts said the order does little to expand restrictions in an immigration system that is already shut down in many ways.
Deborah Ann Resner and Monika Carothers visit TMC patient Ruth during the COVID-19 pandemic, April 14, 2020.

Tucson Medical Center allows visitors at patient windows

Apr 23, 2020 Family members and TMC staff say these distanced visits can help boost morale to all involved.

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