Arizona Coronavirus Archives

Hundreds placed under quarantine after Arizona high school sees COVID-19 surge

October 16, 2020 7:35 AM Gabriel Salazar

Gov. Doug Ducey says schools should maintain options for parents whether they prefer in-person or online instruction for their children. Ducey spoke…

YRMC standing by for flu season and possible covid-19 spike

October 15, 2020 11:48 AM Adonis Albright

YRMC has a battle plan in place as we head into late Fall and Winter season As cases of coronavirus continue to rise across the U.S. and abroad,…

Coronavirus cases on the rise again in Arizona

October 14, 2020 2:47 PM Lisa Sturgis

Coronavirus cases are on the rise again in…

Arizona health officials report new confirmed COVID-19 cases

October 11, 2020 3:39 PM Steven Talamantes, April Hettinger, The Associated Press

New reports on Sunday with 597 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths.…

Somerton tamale festival, officially cancelled

October 5, 2020 7:10 PM Jenny Day

Sadly there will not be a tamale festival in Somerton, in 2020.…

Inmates claim Arizona prison system has failed to protect them from coronavirus

October 3, 2020 2:56 PM Lisa Sturgis

Dozens of inmates accuse Arizona’s prison system of failing to provide necessary testing, supplies, and treatment during the coronavirus…

Arizona counties clear marks for partial business reopenings

October 2, 2020 5:34 AM The Associated Press

Arizona on Thursday reported 705 additional COVID-19 cases and 24 more deaths as health officials said all 15 counties have cleared state benchmarks…

Arizona school and health officials urge cities to continue mask mandates

October 1, 2020 1:05 PM Lisa Sturgis

Just days after Lake Havasu City lifted its mask mandate, hospital officials and Arizona’s top educator are urging other city leaders to leave their…

School, hospital officials urge continued mask mandates

October 1, 2020 5:41 AM The Associated Press

Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman said schools play a critical role for children and families, and the state can’t ease up on…

Arizona universities to get $14-million to fight coronavirus on campus

September 24, 2020 5:55 PM Lisa Sturgis

Governor Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.) announced Thursday, the state will invest $14-million in its universities to protect college students from…

DNC says Latino Americans disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 due to Pres. Trump’s response

September 21, 2020 5:18 PM Aziza Shuler

Monday, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) held a press call on the disproportionate impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Latino…

ASU shortens semester, to go virtual-only after Thanksgiving

September 21, 2020 5:49 AM The Associated Press

In an email citing “current health circumstances,” Provost Mark Searle also said Friday the fall commencement in December would be conducted…

If COVID-19 vaccine arrives, Arizonans may not be ready to try it

September 17, 2020 8:10 AM Cronkite News

A poll this week of likely Arizona voters showed them evenly split, with 38% saying they would get vaccinated and 38% saying they would refuse a…

New study identifies initial sources of Arizona coronavirus

September 16, 2020 3:08 PM Lisa Sturgis

A new study traces the start of Arizona’s coronavirus outbreak to just 11…

APS extends hold for past due bills until the end of year

September 15, 2020 7:42 AM Sumiko Keil

With the many challenges the pandemic has brought this year, APS continues to extend the hold for past due bills.…

ASU president alleges some bars violating COVID-19 protocols

September 15, 2020 6:02 AM The Associated Press

Arizona State University President Michael Crow alleges several restaurant-bars near the school’s Tempe campus have violated the safety protocols…

AZ Governor receives criticism over handling of the coronavirus pandemic

September 13, 2020 4:14 PM Steven Talamantes, April Hettinger

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has received good and bad marks for his response to the coronavirus…

10 Arizona counties meet benchmarks for limited in-person learning

September 3, 2020 4:31 PM Lisa Sturgis, Brandon Mejia

Arizona state health officials announced Thursday two more counties, are now eligible to resume some types of in-person…

Arizona State shifts housing plans amid COVID-19 case rise

September 2, 2020 8:53 AM The Associated Press

Arizona State University has announced that several students living on the college campus will be moved because of an increase in confirmed COVID-19…

Arizona governor urges residents to prepare for flu season

August 31, 2020 4:54 PM Lisa Sturgis, Christian Galeno

Gov. Doug Ducey (R-Ariz.) raised a red flag Monday about another illness potentially deadly illness besides…