UA athletic director supports PAC-12 decision to cut schedule to conference-only
Fall sports are still on for now, but the conference commissioner says the move allows for "maximum flexibility."
Mexico seeks to ensure access to COVID-19 treatment, vaccines
The foreign secretary says Mexico is negotiating with the US to ensure early access across North America as a region.
Pima County was close to, but still under, ICU bed capacity through much of the week
Only a few dozen ICU beds were available in the county, which saw around 300 ICU beds in use throughout the week.
Daily news roundup: Pima County free testing site, police accountability
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 10.
Pima County health director describes 'stable crisis' as pandemic strains hospitals
She says more resources are coming to the region but encourages residents to do their part.
Small town in Maricopa County steps up fight against COVID-19
The town of Guadalupe is less than a square mile but has a higher rate of positive cases than the county.
Slots for free Pima County COVID-19 testing rapidly filling up
The lab expects to conduct 1,000 tests per day.
Researchers developing wearable technology to fight coronavirus spread
For now, the technology can collect data about vital signs and "augment" a diagnosis, though researchers have bigger goals.
Analysis: Native Americans infected with COVID-19 at higher rates in Arizona
Indigenous people were disproportionately impacted by the virus in many of the state's counties in the first months of the pandemic.
Daily news roundup: AZ COVID-19 death toll tops 2,000, Ducey caps restaurant capacity
Recent coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and more, July 9.
Ducey allows restaurants to stay open at reduced capacity amid calls for stricter measures
The governor repeated his appeal to Arizonans to be safe and promised "prescriptive" guidance, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Sonoyta protesters allow travelers through border blockade for now
Demonstrators had blocked the road outside the port of entry over coronavirus concerns and turned away beach-bound tourists trying to enter.
Daily news roundup: Arizona COVID-19 cases, educators on reopening calls
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 8.
White House calls for quick return to school; some Arizona parents, educators balk
Some teachers and parents in Arizona said they worry that schools here will not be able to find safe ways to reopen.
Arizona weekly unemployment claims close to a record
Claims are within a few thousand of the highest since the pandemic began.
