Pima County hospitals near capacity
The county reports more than 90% of ICU beds are in use.
As Arizona cases surge, health care workers suffer 'emotional exhaustion'
Hordes of new patients, short-staffed hospitals and increased politicization are weighing on front-line workers.
Daily News Roundup: New closures take effect, Pence in Phoenix, USMCA trade agreement
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 1.
Rio Nuevo remains 'bullish' on downtown development despite revenue loss
The economic development district is planning for a nearly 40% loss in revenue.
Sonoran hospitals in Nogales, Guaymas reach saturation
The state's health secretary over the weekend called on the two cities to reduce vehicle mobility and access to public spaces.
Community blood drive offers COVID-19 antibody test
Blood donors are needed during the pandemic, and Tucsonans can get an antibody test at the same time.
Overall Arizona weekly unemployment shows slight drop
Self-employed claims dropped but regular unemployment jumped last week.
Ducey orders closure of bars, movie theaters and gyms, delays start of school
The temporary order, which also bans some mass gatherings, goes into effect Monday night.
White Mountain Apache Tribe shuts down reservation to stop coronavirus
About one-eighth of the 13,500 residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
With random calls, Sonora hopes to rout out COVID-19 cases
Residents of Sonora will start getting calls from the government seeking health information.
TUSD reopening plan adds money, space in hopes of mitigating COVID-19
The district has pledged to be ready for students.
UA President Robbins says if he had to reopen the university today, he wouldn't
The surge of COVID-19 cases is concerning University of Arizona officials.
Daily News Roundup: Police chief to stay on, Ducey warns about virus surge
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 25
Gov. Ducey implores Arizonans to be safer, stay home, but doesn't require it
The governor acknowledged the spread and impact of COVID-19 will worsen, but only gave recommendations for safe practices.
Domestic abuse center won't turn away those with COVID-19
Emerge! CEO says they're relying more on solitary shelter spaces to encourage social distancing.
