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UA, state health agency partner on antibody tests

250,000 tests are being developed for medical personnel.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 14

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: "UV BBQ" for masks, new map of state cases, and more.

Gun sales rose to record levels in March, as COVID-19 fears climbed

Arizona saw more than 80,000 firearm background checks in March, more than doubling February's numbers.

Crisis line sees increase in calls during COVID-19 pandemic

Tucson’s Hope Inc. encourages people who are alone and experiencing anxiety to take advantage of calling their Warm Line.

As coronavirus spreads, Sonoran cities struggle without Arizona visitors

As the coronavirus spreads on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border, tourist towns like Rocky Point are taking a huge hit.

Biden leads Trump in Arizona poll

The Democratic challenger has a 9-point lead over the Republican incumbent.

ASU team building 'UV BBQ' to sanitize masks

The device uses UVC light to kill the novel coronavirus on multiple masks in a matter of minutes.

State map showing coronavirus cases by ZIP 'pretty much meaningless,' Pima County Health director says

Bob England says the map mostly shows where some limited groups have been tested, not the spread of the virus.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 13

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: More state data on deaths, Health official warns not to abandon distancing too early, and more.

Want to delay your emissions test in Arizona? Only if you're 65+

ADEQ says they're working to reduce risk during emissions testing, and that clean air helps us all, including those with COVID-19.

Sonoran authorities will enforce strict stay-at-home order through April 30

Sonorans could be fined, forcibly returned to their homes or arrested if they are caught outside without one of six permitted reasons.

Health Department: Arizona hospitals have 1,000 ICU beds, 3,000 regular beds

There are state and federal plans to increase capacity if need be.

Tucsonan recalls historic Apollo 13 rescue mission

Space scientist helped NASA plot the astronauts' emergency route home.

Tucson homeless shelter for women adapts services during outbreak

Sister Jose Women's Center has suspended some activities and closed its shelter to new residents but is still providing food.

White Mountain Apache Tribe issues curfew to reduce spread of COVID-19

The tribal council's order also put in place a stay-at-home order as cases rise into the double digits.

Arizona hospitals, health care providers receive $707M from relief package

Many hospitals, especially those in rural areas, took financial losses due with the suspension of elective surgeries.

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