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Facemasks and other personal protective equipment were delivered to Arizona from the strategic national stockpile that arrived in March 2020.

Tucson mayor, pandemic impacting farms, restarting the economy

Plus, medical experts weigh in on the decision to resume elective surgeries next month.

Ducey lifts elective surgery ban starting May 1

The governor says for now, other steps to reopening Arizona economy will be gradual.
An envelope containing Pima County's vote-by-mail ballot.

Campaigning during the COVID-19 pandemic

The virus put political campaigns in neutral just as election season was ramping up.
Casino del Sol staff delivering approximately 400 meals to health care workers at Tucson Medical Center April 22.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 23

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Experts say surge likely not sustained, business loans fall short in AZ, and more.
An image provided by the Center for Biological Diversity shows a group of construction workers at a site in the San Bernadino National Wildlife Refuge on April 8.

Continued wall construction puts border residents on edge amid COVID-19 pandemic

Residents of small border communities say construction workers don't practice safe social distancing on or off the job
A handwritten sign posted by a business on Fourth Avenue about the store's closure as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Southern Arizona businesses passed over for aid, as Congress approves second round of funding

Those left to fend for themselves say the help is too little too late.
$20 bills, USD.

Economic uncertainty continues during COVID-19 pandemic

Even with federal relief, many people and businesses are still struggling financially.
President Donald Trump said his executive order suspending some forms of immigration for 60 days is meant to protect jobs for American workers during COVID-19. But experts say it does little more than what has already been done to tighten immigration.

Critics say Trump order on immigration does little but stir up anxiety

Experts said the order does little to expand restrictions in an immigration system that is already shut down in many ways.
Deborah Ann Resner and Monika Carothers visit TMC patient Ruth during the COVID-19 pandemic, April 14, 2020.

Tucson Medical Center allows visitors at patient windows

Family members and TMC staff say these distanced visits can help boost morale to all involved.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 22

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Elective surgeries, legislative confusion, and more.
A blossoming palo verde tree.

Spotting the difference between Southern Arizona allergies and coronavirus

Experts say symptoms are similar but cite significant differences.
Sonoran Health Department spokesman Gerardo Álvarez.

Sonoran coronavirus cases concentrated in border town San Luis Rio Colorado

The high number of cases is likely related to the town’s proximity to both Arizona and neighboring Baja California.
The Arizona state Capitol on March 3, 2020.

UPDATE: Confusion over end of Arizona legislative session

Arizona lawmakers had originally made a plan to adjourn the session, but reversed course Wednesday afternoon.
Drivers are screened at a Walgreens COVID-19 testing site in Tucson, April 21. Tucson was chosen as one of 15 locations nationwide for the expansion of drive-thru testing sites by Walgreens.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 21

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Texting survey, unemployment, and more.
The University of Arizona campus.

UA launches text survey to fill critical COVID-19 data gaps amid insufficient testing

Researchers are looking to enroll as many people as possible in the system, which will also provide information to participants.
U.S. Border Patrol agents near Sasabe, Arizona, March 22.

US extends CDC health protocol to speed deportations at the border

The order will remain until May 20 at least.

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