Photos for May 29: Tucson gets by during Coronavirus Pandemic
- Arizona Daily Star staff
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Tucson area residents and businesses grapple with closures, restrictions, shortages and sundry challenges during coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Among the bright spots the past couple of weeks: A car parade graduation for a student with cancer, Tumamoc Hill reopens, military fly-over to honor frontline healthcare workers, and another mural for out city streets.
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UpdatedRick Wiley
Photo editor
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
Josh Galemore
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With about 20% saying "no" to a return to schools, the financial impact could be worrisome; fewer students in classes could mean less public aid for Arizona schools.
Many Tucson parents are telling Tucson's largest school district they want choices when it comes to sending their kids back to campuses as educators share concerns about returning in the absence of a coronavirus vaccine.
It will also provide an early warning system about levels of the coronavirus in the community if there's another spike in the fall, University of Arizona experts say.
More information
- Tucson airport will require passengers, others to wear face masks
- 17 employees test positive for COVID-19 at Tucson's 911 dispatch center
- Tucson's Rincon Market closes after owner failed to pay rent
- Coronavirus in Tucson: Man dies from COVID-19 after outbreak at UPS facility, union says
- Arizona reports more than 3,500 new coronavirus cases, totaling more than 70,000 statewide
- Tucson's 'Let Freedom Sing' celebration is going virtual this Fourth of July
- COVID-19 brings new business to Tucson discount and resale shops
- With coronavirus cases climbing, Tumamoc Hill users again urged to mask up
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