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With nearly 42,000 incarcerated people, Arizona has one of the largest prison populations in the country.

Advocates plead with Arizona to release vulnerable inmates amid COVID-19

Apr 29, 2020 A new predictive model shows nearly all of the almost 42,000 incarcerated people in Arizona will contract the virus.
The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center reported a rise in calls in the first three months of 2020.

Poison center calls rise in first quarter of year

Apr 28, 2020 The No. 1 type of call to the Arizona center was accidental ingestion of household cleaners.
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.

Arizona to conduct COVID-19 'testing blitz'

Apr 27, 2020 The state hopes to test up to 60,000 people over three weekends.
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.
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.

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 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 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.
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.

Ducey lifts elective surgery ban starting May 1

Apr 22, 2020 The governor says for now, other steps to reopening Arizona economy will be gradual.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Chairman Robert Valencia, left, and Carlos Flores, fire chief and COVID-19 emergency response coordinator, update the community on screening and testing opportunities in this still image from an April 17 Facebook video.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe increasing coronavirus testing, though supplies 'extremely limited'

Apr 21, 2020 Officials say the tribe now has equipment to quickly test members and some employees for COVID-19, but it needs more tests.

Most Arizonans say they're heeding the call to stay home, according to poll

Apr 21, 2020 Eight out of 10 people said they are not leaving the house at all or only if they must due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Photo dated April 17 of United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps helping with personal protective equipment in Detroit.

Tucson nurse: Medical staff asked to reuse protective gear to preserve supply

Apr 20, 2020 A local nurse says equipment like N95 masks and face shields aren't in abundant supply.
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Depression, anxiety, abuse continue during the pandemic, but so do help groups

Apr 17, 2020 The coronavirus has exacerbated existing challenges for some, but there are groups and resources that can help.
Still image from a video provided by ACLU Arizona. The video shows a parked Customs and Border Protection vehicle at Diamond Children's Medical Center, located at Banner-University Medical Center, which the ACLU says was recorded on March 20.

ACLU calls on Border Patrol to halt enforcement at hospitals, other 'sensitive locations'

Apr 16, 2020 A video sent to the legal aid group shows an agency vehicle parked at a COVID-19 testing site.

Pima County records a rise in deaths by suicide in March

Apr 16, 2020 The sharpest increase came in the second half of the month.

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