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A handout image from Banner Health shows a health care worker in one of the hospital's COVID-19 units.

Tucson nurse describes staff shortages, anti-mask sentiment amid COVID-19 surge

As cases are surging across Arizona, progressive care nurse pleads with the public to stay safe.
The exterior of Tucson's Casino Del Sol.

Casino del Sol closing for the holidays

The casino, along with Casino of the Sun, will be closed from Dec. 7 to Jan. 2.
A sticker on the ground notifies customers where to stand in order to maintain social distancing at Sam Levitz Furniture Warehouse. May 2020.

How long does it take to spread COVID-19? Health experts say it depends

Arizona saw another sharp rise in cases Friday as Tucson's citywide curfew begins.
Betty Villegas stands in front of the Dia de los Muertos shrine at the Sosa Carillo house in barrio libre.

Dia de los Muertos altar honors COVID-19 victims in Pima County

Almost 6,000 have died of the disease statewide, including more than 600 in Pima County.
A wildcat statue at the University of Arizona sports a custom mask. July 2020.

UA officials worried about holidays

COVID-19 numbers are dropping on campus and are not to blame for a local increase in numbers.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Daily News Roundup: UA students punished for breaking coronavirus rules, review of deaths in Tucson police custody released

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, September 21
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: Biden picks Harris for VP, Pence visits Tucson, no UA football this fall

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 11.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

Daily news roundup: No new coronavirus deaths reported by state, impact of census strong in AZ

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 25.
A collected sample undergoes coronavirus testing.

'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.
Demonstrators hold signs against police brutality and violence during the Black Lives Matter Tucson: Celebration of Black Lives on the University of Arizona campus on June 6, 2020.

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.
A Tucson Police car on patrol.

Tucson police contract extended one year

Council members want early reports on talks toward the next agreement
Tucson Police Department Chief Chris Magnus, at a June 24, 2020 media briefing.

Tucson Police will disclose in-custody deaths immediately, Magnus says

The department will also release bodycam footage within 72 hours.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

Daily News Roundup: TPD chief offers resignation, record COVID-19 deaths

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 24.
Parishioners attend mass at St. Mary's Church in Chandler on May 19, 2020. The Catholic Diocese of Phoenix gave pastors the option to resume public mass with limited capacity and face masks as added safety precautions. Photos of the congregation's members fastened to the pews indicate spaces where people cannot sit.

Masks mandatory in public in Pima County

The Board of Supervisors met in emergency session to pass the ordinance.
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

Daily News Roundup: Fire evacuations, Ducey on rise in cases, detention center accused of abuse

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 11.
Gov. Doug Ducey at a press conference on June 11, 2020.

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.

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