Arizona extends school closure through April 10
The schools superintendent said leaders are also working to waive requirements for statewide tests.
Arizona COVID-19 cases grow as tests increase, but experts say testing numbers still fall short
Numbers of official coronavirus cases in Arizona have jumped quickly as commercial labs have begun testing.
Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 20
AZPM and AP coverage of COVID-19: Ducey calls up National Guard, TUSD meals and more.
COVID-19 updates in Spanish? Depends on where you look
The Pima County Health Department is providing Spanish-language materials on testing, isolating and more.
TUSD sending meals for school-aged kids to drop-off points
The extension of the school lunch program sends buses along routes to deliver breakfast and lunch.
Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 19
AZPM and AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting Tucson and the state: AZ cases above 40, Tucson restaurants adjust to restrictions, and more.
Coronavirus forces ICE to shift enforcement priorities
ICE says it is temporarily focusing on arresting unauthorized immigrants with criminal backgrounds and those considered dangerous.
More demands to close immigration courts as judge tests positive for COVID-19
Immigration lawyers, judges and prosecutors sent a joint message to the Department of Justice to close the courts.
Caruso's, other local restaurants counting on takeout and delivery to make it through virus
Restaurants have few options after Tucson adopted the White House's latests COVID-19 guidelines.
Nature Conservancy closes public preserves to limit COVID-19 spread
Ramsey Canyon Preserve and Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve are temporarily closed.
Coronavirus Daily
A new daily podcast providing a ten minute digest of COVID-19 coverage.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe temporarily closing Casino del Sol and Casino of the Sun; Desert Diamond follows suit
The tribe expects it will take a significant financial hit as it shutters in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 18
AZPM and AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting Tucson and the state: Cities restrict businesses, Arizona primary and more.
City of Tucson restricting gathering places, making changes to transit
The city declared a local emergency as it joins communities all over working to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Tumamoc Hill closes, Saguaro National Park stays open, suspending fees and closing visitor centers
The park is also canceling programs in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
