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Two shoppers wear masks in a Tucson grocery store.

Democratic Arizona mayors call for statewide mask mandate

The mayors of Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tolleson want Gov. Doug Ducey to act.
A flier at the Mexican Consulate in Tucson notifies visitors of travel restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border due to COVID-19. August 2020.

US-Mexico border closure extended through late December

Mexico's foreign ministry announced nonessential travel restrictions would stay in place through at least Dec. 21.
Sunnyside Unified School District student.

Update from Sunnyside: Academics and resiliency

The second largest school district in Southern Arizona discusses how its students are faring in the pandemic.
Ami Bunch's 11-year-old triplets homeschooling during the pandemic.

More students switch to homeschooling amid school enrollment woes

Educators discuss the impacts of the shift, including looming cuts to funding as enrollment decreases.
A Centers for Disease Control image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Legality of potential COVID-19 vaccination requirements

The history of vaccination requirements offers insight to how COVID-19 vaccines may be implemented.
Community members travel by bus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 during Arizona's second wave

Experts warn Arizonans that without a change in behavior they're in store for another crisis.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 in Arizona: Community spread, vaccines and education

Plus, a look at how and why the FBI has jurisdiction in some crimes committed in tribal lands.

News roundup: State sees highest COVID case count since July, officials warn against holiday risks

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 19.
Margaret and Cathy Kay in January 2020, a few months before Margaret's death.

State officials discourage holiday gatherings for people in assisted living facilities

Officials continue to promote virtual visits and the role of designated essential visitors to keep morale up.
Gov. Doug Ducey at a Nov. 18, 2020 media briefing on the state's COVID-19 response.

Ducey offers guidance, no new restrictions in COVID-19 briefing

Ducey had not given a live briefing since Oct. 28.
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

News roundup: Napier concedes in Pima sheriff's race, Ducey issues COVID-19 video, virus testing at PCC

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, November 16
Two shoppers wear masks in a Tucson grocery store.

Ducey issues COVID video

As cases rise, Ducey takes to social media.
A health care worker handles supplies needed to collect saliva to test for COVID-19 as part of Arizona State University's testing initiative.

COVID-19 testing available at Pima Community College

PCC, Pima County, and ASU are teaming up for drive-thru testing.
Pima County COVID-19 testing at the Kino Events Center, July 13.

Arizona reports over 3K more COVID cases for 3rd day in week

The state saw the highest single-day spike since July.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

News roundup: Zoning rules shape Tucson, takeaways from the election

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 13.
The city of Tucson is using CARES Act funding to provide scholarships for child care during the pandemic.

Child care scholarships available for Tucson and South Tucson families

The scholarships can be applied to past due child care bills, registration fees and ongoing tuition.

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