Daily news roundup: Health care workers promote mask wearing, school districts prepare for online learning
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 15.
UA joins lawsuit over international students
The lawsuit aims to prevent the federal government from targeting international students for possible deportation
Daily news roundup: Pima County nearing ICU bed capacity, Arizona at 'greatest risk level' for virus
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 13.
Ducey approval rating falls sharply
A new poll puts the Governor’s approval rating in the 30s.
Arizona among states at greatest risk level for COVID-19
State's infection rate is now the world's highest, according to data by the Harvard Global Health Institute.
'It's not enough': Pima County Latino communities search for COVID-19 testing, care
Federal health data shows COVID-19 disparities that are mirrored in Arizona.
UA athletic director supports PAC-12 decision to cut schedule to conference-only
Fall sports are still on for now, but the conference commissioner says the move allows for "maximum flexibility."
Mexico seeks to ensure access to COVID-19 treatment, vaccines
The foreign secretary says Mexico is negotiating with the US to ensure early access across North America as a region.
Pima County was close to, but still under, ICU bed capacity through much of the week
Only a few dozen ICU beds were available in the county, which saw around 300 ICU beds in use throughout the week.
Daily news roundup: Pima County free testing site, police accountability
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 10.
Pima County health director describes 'stable crisis' as pandemic strains hospitals
She says more resources are coming to the region but encourages residents to do their part.
Small town in Maricopa County steps up fight against COVID-19
The town of Guadalupe is less than a square mile but has a higher rate of positive cases than the county.
Slots for free Pima County COVID-19 testing rapidly filling up
The lab expects to conduct 1,000 tests per day.
Researchers developing wearable technology to fight coronavirus spread
For now, the technology can collect data about vital signs and "augment" a diagnosis, though researchers have bigger goals.
Analysis: Native Americans infected with COVID-19 at higher rates in Arizona
Indigenous people were disproportionately impacted by the virus in many of the state's counties in the first months of the pandemic.
