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Gov. Doug Ducey, June 2019.

Gov. Ducey urges caution as COVID-19 numbers surge

The governor reminds people to wear masks and social distance, but announces no business restrictions

News roundup: COVID-19 cases surging, Biden win a relief to some 'Dreamers'

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 10.
Pedestrians in masks cross the street in Hermosillo, Sonora.

Sonora moves from yellow to orange on Mexico's coronavirus 'traffic light' system

After weeks at yellow, or medium pandemic risk, Sonora has moved back to orange, or high risk.
Patrons at the Pima County Public Library's downtown Tucson branch use social distancing while waiting in line to use the library's computers on May 29, 2020.

Arizona COVID-19 case counts reaching summer levels

As daily numbers continue to rise, the state has been silent on implementing any new restrictions.
A sign on the campus of the University of Arizona directs visitors to a COVID-19 testing site, August 2020.

UA leaders praise students as COVID-19 numbers stay low

Most days see only single-digit numbers of new cases at the university.

News roundup: COVID cases rising as country gripped by election, UA football game canceled

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Nov. 6.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said the "Stay home, stay safe" message from the tribal government guarantees that businesses in the nation have the "the safest environment" compared to those outside its tribal lands during the pandemic.

Navajo Nation shifts to curfews to decrease travel, exposure to COVID-19

Residents have been traveling to buy essentials as weekend lockdowns closed businesses in the nation, the president said.
A sign on the campus of the University of Arizona directs visitors to a COVID-19 testing site, August 2020.

'We are worried': Pima County health director warns of rise in COVID-19

Dr. Theresa Cullen said the county is headed for another surge if people aren't careful.
Betty Villegas stands in front of the Dia de los Muertos shrine at the Sosa Carillo house in barrio libre.

Dia de los Muertos altar honors COVID-19 victims in Pima County

Almost 6,000 have died of the disease statewide, including more than 600 in Pima County.
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Parties up, masks down at UA

Halloween was marked by student parties.
Kids at school.

Arizona officials split on school guidance

When should Arizona schools stop in person learning?
A view of downtown Tucson.

News roundup: Border wall and wildlife corridors, COVID-19 mouth rinse sampling

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 29.
An epidemiologist says a new method of COVID-19 sampling uses salt water to collect material from the back of the throat, the same place where a nasal swab would capture cells.

New COVID sampling method as easy as gargling mouthwash

The newly developed method is in its preliminary stages and has been tried on the UA campus.

Arizona weekly unemployment claims drop

First-time claims dipped to their lowest level since August.
Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchlings make their way back to the Sea of Cortez from the shores of El Desemboque in Sonora, Mexico.

Indigenous community in Sonora releases record number of sea turtles

A coordinator said while the pandemic has been hard on the community, less fishing and tourism has been a boon to turtle nesting season.
Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ in an Oct. 27 YouTube video on the upward trend of COVID-19 cases in Arizona.

Small gatherings appear to be causing COVID-19 increase, state health director says

Arizona cases have increased 57% in the last month.

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