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COVID-19 cases surge in Arizona two weeks after stay-home order lifted

The number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus is also reaching new highs.

Tucson airport will require face masks starting this weekend

Officials say traffic is still well below normal due to COVID-19 but is rising faster than the national average.

TUSD superintendent applauds reopening recommendations, unsure how to pay for them

The area’s largest district will release the plan later this month, and it's considering measures like split-shift or split-day schedules.

Daily News Roundup: National Guard, Tucson vigil, unemployment

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 2.

Nearly 600 facing eviction in Pima County as hearings proceed despite pandemic

Tenants can delay their eviction enforcement, but only until July 22.

Arizona unemployment numbers continue to rise

The number of people on unemployment topped 740,000 in Arizona.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe receives roughly $27 million in coronavirus relief

The tribe says it’s allotting some of the money to immediate needs and will save a portion for coronavirus costs later this year.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 29

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Council use of federal funds, Pascua Yaqui election, and more.

Rocky Point residents allowed to re-enter city

Anyone entering needs to show proof residency, be screened for a fever, and walk through a so-called sanitation tunnel.

Sonoran governor concerned about looming reopening

Claudia Pavlovich said she's troubled by a sizable jump in caseloads.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe pushes distanced voting in Monday’s council election

The tribe is offering a few voting options to minimize risk to voters during the pandemic.

Southern Arizona libraries get federal help

The CARES Act is helping libraries with cleaning supplies.

Departing Pima County health director thanks community for its response to crisis

Theresa Cullen is taking over for Interim Director Bob England, who became a face of the county's coronavirus response.

Tucson City Council splits over COVID-19 grant money

The council voted 4-3 to prioritize social issues.

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