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Arizona has its first COVID-19 test that uses saliva. More than 6,000 people have already been tested using the test, ASU scientists say.

ASU researchers develop cheaper, faster saliva test for COVID-19

Saliva tests may be even more accurate than nasal tests, the director of ASU's Biodesign Institute says.
Demonstrators in Sonoyta, Sonora, are blocking southbound tourists from entering Mexico at the Lukeville-Sonoyta port of entry over coronavirus concerns.

Sonora border town residents block U.S. citizens from entering Mexico

Exceptions for some Rocky Point-bound travelers prompted residents of Sonoyta to block the port of entry over the weekend.
The view of the Tucson Skyline from A Mountain. Oct. 23, 2019.

Daily News Roundup: AZ COVID-19 cases top 100K, primary registration due, cross-border infections

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 6
Dancers at the All Souls Procession in Tucson.

All Souls Procession canceled

November event will go virtual "for the health and safety of the community"
The Arizona state Capitol on March 3, 2020.

State budget takes another COVID-19 hit

Lawmakers are watching Arizona's Medicaid enrollment numbers rise.
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

TUSD to begin school year online

The district hopes to transition to in-person classes.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Daily News Roundup: Clubs disobey closure order, emotional toll on health care workers

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 2.
A sign indicating a polling place near Fourth Avenue in Tucson, Election Day, Nov. 7, 2018.

Masks, hand sanitizer and more drop-off sites for Arizona's August primary

The state is using millions of CARES Act dollars to make elections safer.
A court document submitted by federal attorneys May 20 eliminates funding for a stretch of border wall that would have crossed through tribal land.

Border wall workers come down with COVID-19

Nearly a dozen people working on President Trump’s border wall in Arizona have been infected with the coronavirus.
Two shoppers wear masks in a Tucson grocery store.

Pima County health officials outline holiday weekend precautions

Face masks and social distancing are a must for July 4 gatherings.
File photo of a hospital hallway.

Pima County hospitals near capacity

The county reports more than 90% of ICU beds are in use.
A sign outside of a hospital in Douglas in 2011.

As Arizona cases surge, health care workers suffer 'emotional exhaustion'

Hordes of new patients, short-staffed hospitals and increased politicization are weighing on front-line workers.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

Daily News Roundup: New closures take effect, Pence in Phoenix, USMCA trade agreement

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 1.
A view of downtown Tucson from Stone Avenue, March 30.

Rio Nuevo remains 'bullish' on downtown development despite revenue loss

The economic development district is planning for a nearly 40% loss in revenue.
Sonoran Secretary of Public Health Enrique Clausen calls on residents to help avoid the further filling of hospitals in the state, in this still image from a June 29 video on the agency's Facebook page.

Sonoran hospitals in Nogales, Guaymas reach saturation

The state's health secretary over the weekend called on the two cities to reduce vehicle mobility and access to public spaces.
A Red Cross blood donation.

Community blood drive offers COVID-19 antibody test

Blood donors are needed during the pandemic, and Tucsonans can get an antibody test at the same time.

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