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Shelves for paper products lie bare in a Tucson grocery store, as people act on fears over the COVID-19 pandemic. Health officials have urged people to not panic and hoard. Toilet paper is not an item listed in official guidance for staying healthy and limiting the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 16

Mar 16, 2020 AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state: Arizona schools closed, cases up to 18, primary election, and more.
File image of a row of lockers in a school.

Arizona closing schools due to COVID-19 concerns

Mar 15, 2020 The governor and the superintendent of public instruction announced schools will be closed through at least March 27.

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.
A view of downtown Tucson.

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.
The University of Arizona campus.

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.
Gov. Doug Ducey, June 2019.

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.
A Centers for Disease Control image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

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.
U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar in Phoenix, Arizona, Oct. 3, 2019.

U.S. Rep. Gosar says he, staff have quarantined themselves

Mar 9, 2020 A Capitol physician said "several" members of Congress had contact with a person who subsequently developed the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
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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