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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, April 3

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Health care workers brace for surge, hair salons ordered closed, and more.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey at an April 2 town hall on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ducey orders barber shops, nail salons to close

The governor "clarified" his executive order following criticism.
Deer dancer statue outside of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's administration building.

Yaqui leaders restrict who can attend cuaresma ceremonies during coronavirus outbreak

Ceremonial leaders say this year only "cultural participants" can enter the grounds.
A student works on a laptop at University High School in Tucson, March 2019.

TUSD expedites laptop order to support at-home online learning

Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo also discusses his hopes the district can hold graduation ceremonies in May.
A nurse pushes a patient in a wheelchair.

'Like a freight train we can’t stop': Health care workers prepare for the worst

As Arizona health care workers brace for a surge of COVID-19 patients, experts warn of the burden on their mental health.
A row of empty lockers in a hallway at Marana Middle School.

Extended school closures expose digital divide among Arizona families

A discussion with schools chief Kathy Hoffman about the challenges students face.
Lights mounted on the tops of Tucson Police cruisers in a parking lot outside of the department's headquarters.

Tucson police chief on enforcing stay-at-home order

Chief Chris Magnus also explains precautions in place to keep officers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A community health worker with the University of Arizona talks to a client during a mobile health screening event in Arizona in this photo taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health workers, aid groups step in to fill Spanish-language gap around COVID-19

More than 1 million people speak Spanish at home in Arizona, but official coronavirus bilingual communication has lagged.
Mary Muljadi, on the right in this photo dated 2018, is calling on the governor to remove nail salons from list of essential services.

Some Arizona businesses don't want to be on governor's 'essential' list

The list of industries considered to be "essential services" in Gov. Ducey's order has drawn widespread consternation.

Pandemic threatens hospital in Green Valley as patient visits decrease

The facility might close unless state officials use it as a coronavirus treatment center.
A view of downtown Tucson from Stone Avenue, March 30.

Adapting to life under social distancing

Plus, answers to listeners' COVID-19 questions, food bank use doubles, weddings rescheduled, and a reminder about library resources.
A mobile handwashing station in downtown Tucson, March 30.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 2

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Voter initiatives, unemployment, and more.
The Environmental Protection Agency lashed out against critics of its decision to ease enforcement of some reporting requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the policy had been distorted by opponents. But environmental groups were not convinced, saying it creates a “catch me if you can” situation for polluters.

EPA defends plan to ease compliance requirements in face of coronavirus

Environmentalists have repeated charges that the policy creates a "catch me if you can" situation for polluters.
An eye exam hangs on the wall of a health clinic.

Pima County calls for medical volunteers

The county is building database of volunteers with specific skills to help amid an expected surge in COVID-19 patients..
Sonoran Health Secretary Enrique Clausen, center.

Sonora asks medical students to join coronavirus fight

The mayor of Hermosillo, the state capital, is considering a 12-hour curfew in the city.
Census Day is April 1, and the snapshot of where Americans live impacts billions of dollars of funding each year.

Census going forward despite coronavirus delays

The 2020 census will count people where they lived April 1.

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