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File image of a row of lockers in a school.

Arizona closing schools due to COVID-19 concerns

The governor and the superintendent of public instruction announced schools will be closed through at least March 27.
Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera (center) walks through a wash with members of the Tucson Police Department's Substance Use Resource Team on March 10, 2020. In an area common for drug use, Rivera saw how officers implement the department's Deflection Program that allows them to offer people treatment for drug-related crimes instead of arrest.

COVID-19 preparedness, TPD deflection program, census undercount

Plus, understanding the long-term economic impacts of the novel coronavirus.
The entrance to the U.S. Census Bureau's office in Tucson.

Hard-to-count populations a concern ahead of 2020 census in Arizona

University of Arizona researcher Jason Jurjevich estimates up to 1.8 million Arizonans could go uncounted this year.
A sign posted at the University of Arizona for the Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2020, the day festival organizers announced they would cancel the event after a number of authors pulled out over COVID-19 concerns.

Coronavirus-related cancellations hit Tucson tourism industry

Visit Tucson says the cancellations coincide with the apex of the event season.
Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera interviews Pima County Chief Medical Officer Francisco Garcia at Arizona Public Media.

Pima County chief medical officer on COVID-19 recommendations

A discussion with Dr. Francisco Garcia.

Judges ask DOJ to reconsider hearings in high-traffic immigration courts amid coronavirus outbreak

Judges and attorneys working in immigration courts say they need federal support to protect their clients and the public.

Emergency voting in Pima County going ahead, recorder says

The recorder's office says wipes and hand sanitizer are available for those casting early ballots.
Arizona Public Media.

Tucson, Pima County cancellations, postponements or closures due to COVID-19

An ongoing list of Tucson and Pima County events that have been canceled or postponed.
A group of Tohono O'odham, Hia C-ed O'odham, Pascua Yaqui and their non-Indigenous allies gathered, Sunday, March 8, 2020, beside the pond fed by Quitobaquito Springs to discuss how building the border wall and pumping local groundwater to make cement is harming the area cherished by the local Indigenous peoples.

Indigenous group reaffirms importance of Quitobaquito Springs amid border wall construction

The group discussed how construction and pumping local groundwater is affecting the sacred site.
A view of downtown Tucson.

Tucson, Oro Valley announce changes prompted by coronavirus

Both are restricting attendance at public meetings to curb the chances of community spread.
A locker door is visible in the foreground as a student walks in the distance at Marana High School in September 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 13

AZPM and AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state and country: Pima County steps, UA basketball, how to clean your phone, and more.
Kids at school.

Arizona House joins Senate in approving school voucher bill

The proposal allows students on Native American reservations to attend schools in neighboring states if they're within 2 miles of the Arizona border.
A Centers for Disease Control image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Prepping for the impact of coronavirus in Arizona

As COVID-19 cases continue to climb across the U.S, we take a look at how our community is preparing.
The University of Arizona campus.

UA delays return to classes, moves them online due to coronavirus

The university has delayed the start of classes following spring break, and online instruction will be in effect next week.
Phoenix, Arizona.

Arizona coronavirus news, March 12

Phoenix presidential debate switched to DC, polling places moved, and more AP headlines.
Gov. Doug Ducey, June 2019.

Arizona governor declares emergency as virus cases hit 9

Ducey said his emergency declaration and a separate order would ensure the state has the resources to fight the outbreak.

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