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Both a customer and stylists wear face masks during a hair cut at Eclips Cuts Salon in Tucson on May 12, 2020. The salon reopened when Arizona eased COVID-19-related restrictions that had ordered barbers and salons to close.

Some Pima County businesses reopen with precautions, others decide it’s too soon

How some business owners say they plan to protect the health of customers and employees.
File image of a retail worker swiping a customer's credit card at her register.

Pandemic’s impact on Arizona’s industries and what recovery may look like

A discussion with University of Arizona economist George Hammond.
A woman wears a face mask while she receives nail services at Casa de Nail in South Tucson on May 11, 2020. The nail salon opened when the state eased coronavirus-related restrictions on nail salons and barbers.

UA virologist on protective measures individuals can take to slow spread of COVID-19

It comes as the Arizona's stay-at-home order expires.
The open sign is illuminated in the window of Casa de Nails in South Tucson. The salon reopened once Gov. Doug Ducey eased COVID-19-related restrictions on hair stylists and nail salons.

Slowing the spread, businesses reopen, pandemic’s economic impact

Plus, what businesses and employers are liable for when it comes to preventing an outbreak.
Jill Biden meets with members of the Tucson community, including Mayor Regina Romero, during a virtual campaign stop. May 14, 2020

Jill Biden, wife of presumptive nominee, makes virtual visit to Tucson

The former second lady discussed education and issues facing Latinos.
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 15

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: UA graduation, retail sales plunge, and more.
Advocates have scrambled to find answers for DACA recipients amid the the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the fate of the program is still up in the air.

Supreme Court DACA decision looms over thousands of Arizonans

A longtime legal battle of the Trump administration will be decided by the Supreme Court before the end of session in June.
Facemasks and other personal protective equipment were delivered to Arizona from the strategic national stockpile that arrived in March 2020.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 14

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Restaurants' tough decision, gyms reopening, CVS test sites.
A March 15 Arizona Department of Health Services photo of COVID-19 tests.

CVS opening new COVID-19 testing sites in Arizona

Patients stay in their cars for the drive-thru examination.
UA President Robert Robbins receives an antibody test in this photo accompanying an April 30 UANews release.

UA president discusses plan to return to classrooms in the fall

President Robert Robbins said the plan to reopen amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is not final.

Arizona coronavirus map

Maps explore COVID-19 numbers released by the state.
Gyms and pools have been given the go ahead to open their doors, but not all are rushing to do so.

Some gyms taking slow approach to reopening in Arizona

Not every gym or pool in the state is rushing to get back to business after closing due to COVID-19.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 13

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Pima County employees, Grand Canyon reopening, no electronic signature gathering.
A view from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, next to the Kolb Studio, September 2018.

Grand Canyon National Park will start to reopen Friday

The National Parks Service said it is following guidance from federal and local health authorities.
Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry at his desk in 2019.

Work from home ending for many county employees

Two supervisors say the plan runs counter to the governor's proposal.
File image of an empty classroom at Sabino High School in Tucson.

Arizona Supreme Court says no to electronic signature gathering for citizen petitions

The state’s highest court will not let citizen initiatives access the online system used by candidates.

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