Tucson, AZ|News|
Tuscon Unified School District Announces Start Of Hybrid Learning
Tucson's largest school district will return for a mix of in-person and virtual learning in October, but employees will return earlier.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Arizona: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Arizona are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
U. of Arizona Cancels Postponed Graduation For Class of 2020
A planned in-person graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 at the University of Arizona has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Maricopa County Judge Rules Ducey's Bar Closure Order Was Legal
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday that Gov. Doug Ducey's order closing some bars was legal and will not revoke it.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Old Tucson Will Close Indefinitely Due To The Coronavirus
Pima County will take over responsibility for the theme park and filming location on Sept. 14 and develop a new plan for the park’s future.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Arizona Reports Lowest Coronavirus Cases Since March
The state reported 81 new coronavirus cases and just two deaths Monday.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Woman Refuses To Wear Mask, Calls It 'Civil Rights' Issue
A video of a woman refusing to wear a mask in a Phoenix nail salon has gone viral, as the woman says she is fighting for her "civil rights."
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
U. of Arizona Athletics To Return After Coronavirus Testing Error
The University of Arizona said that initial tests showed 13 athletes were positive for the coronavirus, but re-testing lowered it to two.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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AZ Attorney General: Ducey's Bar Order Was Illegal
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said Friday that Gov. Doug Ducey's order closing some bars but allowing others to open was illegal.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Raceway Will Hold November NASCAR Races With Fans
Phoenix Raceway announced Friday that will allow some fans to watch the NASCAR championship races in November in person.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
U. Of Arizona Suspends Athletics After Coronavirus Outbreak
The University of Arizona announced Wednesday it has suspended all athletic programs until Tuesday and women's soccer for 14 days.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Fall Gem Show Underway With Coronavirus Precautions
The fall JOGS Tucson Gem Show starts Thursday and runs through Sunday, but visitors will notice some changes due to the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Arizona Schools: 10 Counties Meet Guidelines For Reopening
Several counties in Arizona now meet the state's benchmarks to reopen for in-person learning, including Maricopa and Pima counties.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Medical Center Allowing Visitors Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Tucson Medical Center is now the first hospital in Pima County and one of the first in Arizona to allow visitors since the pandemic began.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
U. Of Arizona Hires Security To Enforce Coronavirus Restrictions
The University of Arizona announced Tuesday extra measures it is taking to crack down on large campus gatherings, including hiring security.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Arizona Delays Expiration of Driver's Licenses
An extension from Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey adds a year of validity to any license that expires between March 1 and Dec. 31 amid the pandemic.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona State University Reports 323 Coronavirus Cases In 3 Days
Approximately 775 students have now tested positive for the coronavirus and are in isolation dorms on campus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Arizona To Offer Free Flu Shots Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As flu season coincides with the coronavirus pandemic, Arizona is urging everyone who can to get a flu shot.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Health Clinics Reopen Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
After redirecting its resources to other areas amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Pima County Health Department reopened three clinics.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Arizona Reports Lowest Coronavirus Cases Since June
As of Thursday, the state reported 680 new coronavirus cases and just 33 new deaths, meaning shuttered businesses can begin to reopen.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Coronavirus Cases Force Closure of Tucson Schools
Pima County recommended that several Tucson schools close down after the school district reported positive coronavirus cases.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Harkins To Reopen All Arizona Movie Theaters
The movie theater chain has been given state approval to open all Arizona locations on Aug. 28.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
University of Arizona Reports 31 Positive Coronavirus Cases
Just a day into the new school year, 31 staffers and students at the University of Arizona have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Arizona Schools, Shelters Must Report Coronavirus Outbreaks
An emergency measure issued by the state will require schools, shelters and more to report virus outbreaks to local health departments.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Coronavirus Precautions In Place As U of A Begins Fall Semester
Students at the University of Arizona in Tucson were greeted by a different campus Monday as classes begin amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona State Fair Canceled For First Time In Over 100 Years
The Arizona State Fair will not be taking place in October due to coronavirus concerns, though some events will still be held virtually.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
PPE Vending Machines Arrive At Tucson Airport
Vending machines full of masks, hand sanitizer and more are ready for travelers, the airport announced Thursday.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Offers Grocery Shopping Service To Seniors
The Pima Council on Aging is offering new services to senior citizens to encourage them to stay home and stay healthy amid the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Arizona Bars, Gyms Can Apply For Small Business Grants Friday
The grants will be provided by the governor's office and Local First Arizona to lift up small businesses impacted by the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Rolls Out New Mobile Coronavirus Testing Van
The City of Phoenix has launched a new mobile coronavirus testing van in order to better serve its communities and battle the virus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Study: Arizona Coronavirus Hospitalizations Show Race Disparities
A new study shows that people of color were hospitalized with the coronavirus at a higher rate than their population in Arizona.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Coronavirus Update: 162 New Cases, 0 Deaths
Arizona coronavirus cases continue to decrease Monday as the state reports no deaths, a trend echoed in Pima County.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Maricopa County Coronavirus Update: 177 Cases, 0 Deaths
Arizona coronavirus cases continue to decrease Monday as the state reports no deaths, a trend echoed in Maricopa County.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Parents, Teachers, Doctors Clash Over Reopening Arizona Schools
Arizona school districts have begun to slowly set the date to reopen schools for in-person learning, but not everyone is on board.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Video: Anti-Masker Carried Out Of Tucson Sprouts By Son
The man had a heated exchange with a Sprouts employee about wearing masks before being physically carried out of the store.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Arizona Releases Requirements For Reopening Gyms, Bars
The state has released phased reopening guidelines for gyms, bars, pools and movie theaters currently closed due to the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Attorney: Coronavirus Cases At Tucson Prison Due To Conditions
A staff attorney with the Prison Law Office toured the infected unit in February and said the living conditions make social distancing hard.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
CVS Expands Coronavirus Testing To Glendale
CVS Health is bringing another rapid testing site to west Phoenix as part of its efforts to increase access to community healthcare.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Teens Offer Free Tutoring To Students Amid Coronavirus
Three college students from Tucson have formed "Cov Tutors" to help relieve parents of some of the burdens around virtual learning.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Arizona Releases Benchmarks For Safe School Reopening
School districts must consider community transmission levels in their own county before moving from virtual to in-person learning.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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CDC: Arizonans Among Dead From Ingesting Hand Sanitizer
The Centers for Disease Control released a report Thursday about methanol poisoning cases in New Mexico and Arizona.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
