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Advice to parents: Listen, be flexible and cut yourselves a break

A school psychology professor offers suggestions to parents during school closures related to the new coronavirus.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 24

Recent coverage of COVID-19 impacting Southern Arizona: UA scientists make testing kits, Pima County cases on the rise, and more.

COVID-19 cases on the rise in Pima County, state, with more expected

The Arizona Health Services Department reported five deaths in the state, including Pima County's first.

Capitol Hill offices adapt to teleworking

Arizona lawmakers, like the rest of Congress and much of the nation, are learning to telework in the face of COVID-19.

Immigration lawyers: New personal protective equipment rules endangering detainees

Lawyers and advocacy groups say the U.S. government is defying public health rules intended to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Sonora maquila industry hopes strong COVID-19 measures ward off closures

A spokesperson says the industry is hoping anti-coronavirus measures can help keep Nogales' export manufacturing plants running.

Gov. Ducey defends lack of Arizona lockdown

While other states have issued stay-at-home orders, Ducey said it is not needed yet in Arizona.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 23

Recent coverage of COVID-19 impacting Southern Arizona: State cases grow, border closure impact and more.

Financial impact to Arizona from border closure will be severe

The administration has said both countries will review whether or not to continue the closure in 30 days.

What "The Decameron", a Medieval Italian masterpiece, can tell us about life during a pandemic.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Why a Tucsonan named Taylor chose to get involved in the conflict in Syria; and Frank Figliuzzi speaks on putting Taylor's story in context with U.S. foreign policy.

UA student tests positive for COVID-19, describes experience

The student, who is recovering in quarantine, says she was tested because she had asthma.

Coronavirus cases in Arizona climb, first death reported

Members of the Arizona National Guard have been activated to help with food distribution.

Border residents brace for change with approach of closure to nonessential travel

Both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border in Douglas were left wondering what comes next as the Friday night restriction neared.

Gov. Ducey expands unemployment access and extends tax deadline in Arizona

The governor announced Friday the state was loosening unemployment requirements and lining up state and federal tax deadlines.

Arizona Legislature looks to pass ‘skinny budget,’ put session on pause

A discussion with Arizona Capitol Times editor Luige del Puerto about state lawmakers' concerns about COVID-19.

Red Cross urges blood donations, implements new protocols for collection

Concerns over COVID-19 led to the cancellation of thousands of blood drives across the country.

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