Epidemiologist: The goal for COVID-19 testing is speed and access, not absolute numbers
Delays to Arizonans getting test results make it hard to conduct effective contact tracing.
Pima County COVID-19 infection rate below Arizona average
The number of testing sites in the county is increasing.
Poll workers needed in Pima County
Election Day is less than a month away and training is about to begin.
'It's not enough': Pima County Latino communities search for COVID-19 testing, care
Federal health data shows COVID-19 disparities that are mirrored in Arizona.
Pima County health director describes 'stable crisis' as pandemic strains hospitals
She says more resources are coming to the region but encourages residents to do their part.
Tucson advocates say there's still time to push for police defunding in city budget
Black Lives Matter Tucson is urging community members to speak up at this week's City Council meeting.
Tucson police contract extended one year
Council members want early reports on talks toward the next agreement
Tucson Police will disclose in-custody deaths immediately, Magnus says
The department will also release bodycam footage within 72 hours.
Bighorn Fire forces additional evacuations
The wildfire has burned more than 82,000 acres and is continuing to move north and east.
Daily News Roundup: TPD chief offers resignation, record COVID-19 deaths
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 24.
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.
Masks mandatory in public in Pima County
The Board of Supervisors met in emergency session to pass the ordinance.
Daily News Roundup: Fire evacuations, Ducey on rise in cases, detention center accused of abuse
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 11.
Gov. Ducey: COVID-19 cases rising, hospitals still have capacity
The governor pushed back on questions about state tools to limit spread even as case counts rise dramatically.
Pima County Department of Environmental Quality issues air quality health watch
Smoke from the Bighorn Fire is encroaching on Tucson neighborhoods.
