Across Arizona|News|
With Focus On Coronavirus, Experts Fear Opioid Crisis May Worsen Unseen
A deadly epidemic has been on the rise this year in Arizona – but this one has drawn scant media attention.
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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Across Arizona|News|
Congress Nears New Stimulus Deal: What That Means For Arizona
Congress has vowed not to go home before approving a nearly $900 billion stimulus. Here’s how it could help people in Arizona.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Pat's Run Will Be Held Virtually Again In 2021
Following in the footsteps of 2020's virtual race, the annual Pat's Run will move forward in 2021 without an in-person event.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
3 Tucson Prisoners Die Of Coronavirus Complications
At least three prisoners living at the U.S. Penitentiary in Tucson on Tuesday after they were infected with the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Ducey Lauds Start Of Vaccinations, Warns Of Long Road Ahead With No New Restrictions
Gov. Doug Ducey celebrated the “miracle of modern medicine” expected to tame the pandemic, while cautioning that the crisis isn't over.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Health Director Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Pima County Health Department Director Dr. Theresa Cullen tested positive for coronavirus Tuesday, part of an outbreak at the department.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
World War II Vet Gets Arizona's First Coronavirus Vaccine: WATCH
"We did it didn't we?" John Mohun said. "They needed volunteers, and you guys have been keeping me alive, so why shouldn't I try it?"
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Votes To Impose Curfew To Curb Coronavirus Spread
The Pima County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to impose a countywide curfew until the rate of coronavirus transmission falls.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Unveils Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plan
Pima County officials rolled out their coronavirus vaccine distribution plan Monday, with the first vaccinations set for Thursday.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Waste Management Phoenix Open Will Go On In 2021
The Waste Management Phoenix Open, the annual TPC Scottsdale golf tournament, will take place in February with limited crowds.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
1st Coronavirus Vaccines Arrive In Maricopa County
Maricopa County has received its first shipment of the coronavirus vaccine, public health officials announced Monday.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Loss Of Snowbirds Amid Pandemic Another Hit To Tourism
Snowbirds are forgoing their annual treks to states like Arizona this year amid the coronavirus pandemic in yet another hit to U.S. tourism.
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Scottsdale's Barrett-Jackson Postpones January Auction
Barrett-Jackson announced Thursday it will postpone its January car auction until March in Scottsdale due to coronavirus concerns.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Holiday Punch: Coronavirus Worries Mean No Holiday Party For Most Offices
St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Scottsdale was planning to go ahead with its annual office Christmas party before pulling the plug.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Hospital Asks Community To Do Its Part With Open Letter
Nurses at Tucson Medical Center launched a social media campaign encouraging the community to continue to take the coronavirus seriously.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Struggles Of Cave Creek District Are Emblematic Of Arizona Schools During Coronavirus
Students and teachers at the Cave Creek Unified School District returned to in-person classes in early September.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Hospitals Reach Capacity Amid Coronavirus Surge
The Pima County Office of Emergency Management issued an advisory Wednesday reporting that all county hospitals are at capacity.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Unified Schools Will Remain Online In January
Tucson Unified School District's superintendent said at Tuesday's board meeting that he wasn't sure when the school would be back in person.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
White House Coronavirus Task Force: Arizona Needs ‘Aggressive’ Statewide Measures
A document prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force last month concluded that Arizona is not doing enough to combat the virus.
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Maricopa County Rolls Out Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plan
Maricopa County health officials announced Monday that health care workers and nursing homes will be prioritized for vaccinations.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
U Of A Will Require Students To Get Weekly Coronavirus Tests
Students who live in the campus dorms or attend in-person classes will be required to get regular coronavirus tests or risk losing WiFi.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
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Arizona Reports Over 12,000 Coronavirus Cases, Breaks New Record
Arizona reported 12,314 new coronavirus cases and 23 additional deaths Tuesday, breaking the state's record for daily cases.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Expands Coronavirus Testing Hours
Pima County testing centers will expand their reach as coronavirus cases continue to surge in the community.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Here's The Estimated Coronavirus Vaccine Wait Time In Pima County
The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs used their vaccine tool to calculate when you could receive it.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
See Your Estimated COVID-19 Vaccine Wait Time In Maricopa County
The New York Times, the Surgo Foundation and Ariadne Labs used their vaccine tool to calculate when you could receive it.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
2021 Fiesta Bowl Will Be Played Without Fans
The annual PlayStation Fiesta Bowl will be played in Arizona without fans in 2021 due to risks brought by the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Marquee Theatre Makes 'Proactive' Decision To Postpone Reopening
Tempe's Marquee Theatre was due to reopen Friday for concerts after a prolonged shutdown due to the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Another Tucson Gem Show Canceled Due To The Coronavirus
American Gem Trade Association’s GemFair has been canceled in Tucson for 2021, joining two other gem shows in sitting the year out.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix City Council Votes To Cancel Youth Sports Tournaments
The decision also shut down some amenities at Phoenix city parks until Maricopa County reaches the moderate level of coronavirus spread.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Across Arizona|News|
Arizona Will Make Coronavirus Vaccines Free For Everyone
In a Wednesday news conference, Gov. Doug Ducey said Arizona is working with insurance providers to make coronavirus vaccines free for all.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Schools Return To Virtual Learning
All three Tempe school districts returned to virtual learning this week amid a surge in coronavirus cases.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson City Council Approves Curfew To Curb Coronavirus Spread
The Tucson City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to impose a citywide curfew from Friday until Dec. 23 amid the coronavirus surge.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|Neighbor News|
Phoenix Coffee Shop Bounces Back Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Fillmore Coffee Co. in downtown Phoenix experiences a new "normal" amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Mayor Seeking Citywide Curfew As Coronavirus Cases Rise
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has called a special City Council meeting Tuesday evening to ask for a mandatory citywide curfew.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
U Of A Researchers Call For Statewide Mask Mandate and Shutdown
University of Arizona researchers sent a letter Friday to the health department calling for action as coronavirus cases inundate hospitals.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
5 Scottsdale Schools Closed Due To Lack Of Teachers
The Scottsdale Unified School District said that five schools would be closed Monday because of teacher absences following Thanksgiving.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Saguaro High School Ends Football Season Early Due To Coronavirus
Saguaro High School's football season was cut short due to a number of coronavirus cases on the team, the school district said.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
1 In 10 Maricopa County Residents Have Likely Had Coronavirus, New Study Finds
The number of coronavirus infections in Arizona’s most populous county probably is far higher than what official counts show, a study found.
Tucson, AZ|News|
Tucson Schools Cancel High School Football Seasons
The Tucson Unified School District and others in Pima County moved to cancel football for the year amid a surge in coronavirus cases.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Southern AZ Food Banks See Increased Need This Holiday Season
Two Southern Arizona food banks have seen increased need in 2020 due to the effects of the coronavirus crisis.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
