Arizona coronavirus spike continues
Statewide case total nears 50,000 as hospitalizations and ventilator use rise sharply.
Masks mandatory in public in Pima County
The Board of Supervisors met in emergency session to pass the ordinance.
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.
Forecasters say Arizona's budget outlook is improving
The shortfall could be significantly smaller than originally predicted, legislative analysts say.
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.
Celebrating Juneteenth during a pandemic
Though Tucson had to cancel its event, an organizer says the day is still an opportunity to honor Black independence, culture and family.
Arizona sets another record for increases in COVID-19 cases
The state set a third record in four days for daily high numbers of reported new cases.
Tucson Mayor Romero makes masks mandatory in public
A city proclamation requires face coverings in settings where physical distancing is "difficult or impossible" starting Saturday morning.
UA still grappling with how to 'return' in August
Officials are still working to figure out how to bring students safely back to campus.
Sonoran capital tightening COVID-19 restrictions
Sonora, Arizona's neighbor to the south, has also entered a "worrying" phase of the pandemic.
Daily News Roundup: Ducey OKs local mask rules, border county surge
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, June 17.
Supreme Court rules against Trump administration bid to cancel DACA
Hundreds of thousands of young immigrants around the country are DACA recipients.
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.
