Tucson-area coronavirus coverage from January to March: Nearly 1,300 cases in Arizona, stay-at-home order
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Here's a look at stories surrounding local coronavirus coverage from January to March. This collection will continue to be updated. Read stories from April here. To see stories from May, click here.
See day-to-day brief updates, such as closures and other changes, here.
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Arizona Schools Chief Kathy Hoffman estimates more than 100,000 students don't have access to technology to do school work at home, putting them at a disadvantage during the coronavirus-related closures.
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As of Sunday morning, the state was reporting 919 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 17 deaths caused by the virus. Private testing labs and the state public health lab have collectively conducted 13,872 coronavirus tests.
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From indoor playgrounds to arcades, bowling alleys, gyms and beauty salons, the coronavirus outbreak has put Tucson business owners in a tough spot as their services can't be packed into a takeout container.
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With interest rates at historic lows and recent increases in Tucson home values, many jittery homeowners impacted by the coronavirus outbreak are looking to refinance to get their hands on cash. Experts sound off on whether that's the right move.
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Tucson school districts step up to help first-responders with child care during coronavirus pandemic
Some Tucson school districts are setting up child care programs to help nurses, doctors and those who serve in law enforcement, fire or emergency medical services with child care.
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Mayor Regina Romero ordered the shuttering of "non-essential" businesses in Tucson — but only those that Gov. Doug Ducey said local governments can close. The number of known local deaths from COVID-19 on Friday rose to four.
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This was to be the start of Arizona’s push toward a third consecutive berth in NCAA golf’s version of the Final Four. Instead, coach Laura Ianello has sent her players to their homes in Asia and Europe, unsure who will return in the fall.
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Disaster preparedness plans in Washington and Alabama say people with cognitive issues are a lower priority for lifesaving treatment. Disability advocacy organizations have asked the federal government to clarify the plans.
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February jobless data for Arizona showed 112 consecutive months of growth of year-over-year employment. Given the layoffs and closures from COVID-19, that record is not going to be sustained.
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The Arizona governor said he has gotten permission from the federal government to ensure that none of the nearly 37,000 children enrolled in the KidsCare program lose coverage because a parent is unable to afford monthly premiums.
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The child care program, set up in response to COVID-19 will serve children of first responders, critical health
care workers and essential public sector workers, including child safety workers.
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The number of Arizonans applying for jobless benefits approached 30,000 last week — about seven times the number of claims filed the week before, providing the first clear indicators of the effect COVID-19 is having on the state's economy.
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Arizona governor's order listing essential services — such as golf courses and pawnbrokers — prohibits local governments from closing them down during the coronavirus emergency without state approval.
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Outdoor spaces, like trails and campsites, will remain open, but parks officials are asking people to continue practice social distancing while outdoors, as crowding at the park was a concern over the weekend.
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Jack Masterman, 89, fell at their Tucson home and developed pneumonia. He's trying to get to a skilled nursing rehabilitation center near their home, but needs to test negative for COVID-19 first.
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House Republicans blocked a proposal to provide additional cash benefits to those who have been fired, laid off, furloughed or otherwise cannot go to work during the pandemic.
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Gov. Doug Ducey wants federal dollars and an expanded role for the Arizona National Guard, saying the citizens, economy and infrastructure of the state have been “catastrophically affected” by COVID-19.
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Dr. Cara Christ, the director of State Health Services, said Friday Arizonans should pretty much forget about getting testing to determine if they have the virus.
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Starting Monday, a new statewide customer service line, 602-712-2700, will be available between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to assist people who need to access MVD services remotely or need to set appointments.
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YMCA branches of Southern Arizona temporarily suspended fitness, sports and aquatics programs, with employees focusing on providing emergency childcare for working families and prioritizing people who provide vital services.
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The measure prohibits the on-site consumption of food and drink at bars and eateries and also calls for the closure of fitness centers, movie theaters, bingo halls, performance venues and similar public gathering sites.
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Tucson Mayor Regina Romero on Tuesday declared a local emergency, ordering many businesses to close, limiting restaurants to drive-thru and takeout, and warning those that do not adhere to the new regulations that they can be criminally charged.
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Days after the state called for an emergency shutdown of K-12 schools, district leaders are waiting on guidance on how to serve families in need and other critical matters.
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In a late-night statement, UA says it will "also continue to monitor Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates from our campus partners as well as government agencies including the Center for Disease Control, Arizona Department of Health Services and Pima County Health."
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