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Local social services try to find their feet as COVID-19 cases surge

Pandemic causes lapses in communication and increases instability for those experiencing homelessness or abuse.

Isolation and increasing temps can be deadly combo for seniors

Research into climate change impacts show higher temperatures and social isolation can be deadly.

Community blood drive offers COVID-19 antibody test

Blood donors are needed during the pandemic, and Tucsonans can get an antibody test at the same time.

With random calls, Sonora hopes to rout out COVID-19 cases

Residents of Sonora will start getting calls from the government seeking health information.

UA President Robbins says if he had to reopen the university today, he wouldn't

The surge of COVID-19 cases is concerning University of Arizona officials.

Gov. Ducey implores Arizonans to be safer, stay home, but doesn't require it

The governor acknowledged the spread and impact of COVID-19 will worsen, but only gave recommendations for safe practices.

Domestic abuse center won't turn away those with COVID-19

Emerge! CEO says they're relying more on solitary shelter spaces to encourage social distancing.

You may know how you feel about a social issue, but have you asked yourself why?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: A Tucson nurse on being a coronavirus survivor; the stage lights are back on at Invisible Theatre; and a look back at the cinematic paradox of "La Jetée".

Arizona coronavirus spike continues

Statewide case total nears 50,000 as hospitalizations and ventilator use rise sharply.

Elective medical procedures are still on in Arizona, for now

Local hospitals are preparing for a wave of COVID-19 patients from the current surge in new cases.

Former ADHS director advocating for statewide mask requirement

Will Humble has been vocal in his criticism of how the state is handling the current surge in COVID-19 cases.

How testing and tracing can help combat COVID-19

As cases rise dramatically in the state, public health experts look to expand virus detection.

Coronavirus cases surge in Arizona's border counties

Two Arizona counties along the border have experienced dramatic upticks in the last month.

Ducey: Local governments can implement their own COVID-19 mask policies

The announcement comes amid calls for local control over mask requirements and a continuing surge in cases.

Coronavirus concerns lead parents to delay vaccinations

Pediatricians say 80% of Arizona children have missed checkups since March.

Rise in coronavirus cases keeps pressure on UA lab

The university's biodepository is working to meet an increasing demand for test kits.

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