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More than 470,000 Arizonans have filed for unemployment in the last six weeks. New expanded jobless benefits begin in May, but advocates worry it won’t be enough to offset the massive damage from the coronavirus.

First-time unemployment claims in Arizona set weekly record

Unemployment is rising despite the reopening of businesses in the state.
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 29

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Council use of federal funds, Pascua Yaqui election, and more.
File image of an empty classroom at Sabino High School in Tucson.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 28

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Return to school, sanitation tunnels, Grand Canyon.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 27

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: ICE detention, UA, nursing home data.
Banner Health workers seal a collection kit at a drive-thru testing site, in this undated still image from video. Banner says the testing is by <a href="https://www.bannerhealth.com/patients/patient-resources/covid-19" target="_blank">appointment only</a>.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 26

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Pima County restaurants, Navajo Nation peak, and more.
The view of the Tucson Skyline from A Mountain. Oct. 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 22

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Memorial Day, projecting possibilities of spread, and more.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 21

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Celebrating students, retailers adapt, and more.
The open sign is illuminated in the window of Casa de Nails in South Tucson. The salon reopened once Gov. Doug Ducey eased COVID-19-related restrictions on hair stylists and nail salons.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 20

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: "Dreamers" on the front lines, UA return to campus, state reopening.
Still image from a Banner Health video of drive-thru COVID-19 specimen collection. Banner says the testing is by <a href="https://www.bannerhealth.com/patients/patient-resources/covid-19" target="_blank">appointment only</a>.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 19

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Unemployment, federal funds for Arizona testing, casinos and more.
A woman speaks to someone in a vehicle seeking a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing site set up at Walgreens in Tucson on April 21, 2020.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 18

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Coronavirus liability, community gardens, and more.
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 15

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: UA graduation, retail sales plunge, and more.
Facemasks and other personal protective equipment were delivered to Arizona from the strategic national stockpile that arrived in March 2020.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 14

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Restaurants' tough decision, gyms reopening, CVS test sites.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 13

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Pima County employees, Grand Canyon reopening, no electronic signature gathering.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 12

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Stay-home order ending, some businesses open doors, some say 'too soon.'
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 11

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Some businesses reopen, worries may linger for shoppers, and more.
File image of a health care worker adjusting an IV bag.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 8

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: "Sanitation tunnels" in Sonora, hair salons reopening, 'testing blitz' part 2.

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