Surge in cases prompts mask ordinance in Nogales
Mayor Arturo Garino said cases increased following holidays in May.
Marana mayor on why he won’t enforce Pima County’s mask ordinance
Mayor Ed Honea said he does encourage town residents to wear a mask in public.
You may know how you feel about a social issue, but have you asked yourself why?
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State to give more money to schools due to pandemic
The Governor and state Superintendent of Public Instruction unveil a new funding plan.
Daily News Roundup: TPD chief offers resignation, record COVID-19 deaths
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 24.
ADHS: Reviews of records cause spike in COVID-19 death tally
Arizona broke a single-day record, but the state says that's mostly due to a method for analyzing previous deaths.
Pandemic shopping habits will be slow to change, says UA researcher
Practices like online shopping and curbside pickup are likely to continue past mask requirements.
Pima County nearly out of ICU beds Tuesday, health official says
The county medical director told supervisors on Tuesday morning that the major hospitals had approximately five ICU beds.
Continuing unemployment claims skyrocket
The number of claims passes 2 million for the first time.
Tucson's Invisible Theatre bringing back in-person shows
The nonprofit hopes to maintain a live theater experience with distancing and reduced capacity, amid growing COVID-19 case numbers.
Arizona coronavirus spike continues
Statewide case total nears 50,000 as hospitalizations and ventilator use rise sharply.
Masks mandatory in public in Pima County
The Board of Supervisors met in emergency session to pass the ordinance.
Elective medical procedures are still on in Arizona, for now
Local hospitals are preparing for a wave of COVID-19 patients from the current surge in new cases.
Forecasters say Arizona's budget outlook is improving
The shortfall could be significantly smaller than originally predicted, legislative analysts say.
Former ADHS director advocating for statewide mask requirement
Will Humble has been vocal in his criticism of how the state is handling the current surge in COVID-19 cases.
