Photos for April 1: Tucson gets by during Coronavirus Pandemic

The number of confirmed cases in Arizona now sits at 1,598.

In a new lawsuit, attorneys for four initiative campaigns argue that COVID-19 has made it effectively impossible for them to make contact with individuals and get them to sign the petitions.

The edict issued by Ducey Friday afternoon  further narrows his original list of "essential services.'' It takes effect at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4.

Starting Monday, April 6, several Pima County shooting ranges will close.

According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, 32,534 people have been tested statewide, with 4,476 tests in Pima County.

The order says commercial landlords must consider deferring rent payments for those who cannot pay their bills due to the financial hardships caused by COVID-19.

The state health department says 33,375 people have been tested for coronavirus in Arizona, with 4,511 tests in Pima County.

Customs and Border Protection officials said this week that six employees in the state have COVID-19.

The facility has sent several rehab patients home as a precaution as other residents remain in isolation.

SaddleBrooke residents Rick and Elaine Beeble were troubled to learn of a shortage of protective masks for medical caregivers in today’s troubling times. They quickly came up with an idea to address that need, if only in a small way. 

Across Arizona, 34,564 people have been tested for coronavirus. There have been 4,617 tests in Pima County, state officials say. 

They say there's "no factual basis'' for the attorney general's assertion that universities must release more information about students, faculty and staff who contract COVID-19.

On Wednesday, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero allowed restaurants to adhere to the state's changes without having to update their certificates of occupancy or businesses licenses.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona is now 3,018. 

Order now includes travelers from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and other unspecified areas.

There are four new deaths reported since Wednesday morning in the latest tally posted Thursday by the Pima County Health Department.

Southern Arizona mayors and a Pima County supervisor released a public service announcement urging the public not to congregate at public parks during upcoming celebrations.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases statewide has increased to 3,112, Arizona health officials said Friday.

Fido can now get flea treatment by phone.

But Tucsonans are lauded for the kindness and support shown to help keep restaurants open.

Border agents are fast-tracking migrants back into Mexico out of fear of coronavirus infection.

The state's Department of Economic Security has had ongoing problems that prevent clients from calling DES customer service centers.

The Theresa Lee Public Health Center, 1493 W. Commerce Court will remain open for essential services by appointment only.

This is the fifth confirmed coronavirus case in Cochise County.

"We’re here to help people meet the nutritional needs for their family," WIC's program manager said.

Deputies have answered 17 distressed hiker calls in the last two weeks, which is putting a strain on local rescue resources.

On Friday, Arizona's governor narrowed his controversial list of "essential services" that may stay open during the pandemic emergency. 

In Cochise County there are 7 known COVID-19 cases and Santa Cruz County has 4, the state count shows.

Meanwhile, Pima County is still awaiting shipment of critical medical items that have been ordered.

Tucsonans —  then numbering about 20,000 people living in a dusty desert town — started to die in the spring of 1918 from a devastating flu.

The phrase "Spanish influenza" appeared in the Arizona Daily Star for the first time on July 7, 1918.

There have been twelve reported coronavirus-related deaths in Pima County since March 23.

The Border Patrol has been quickly expelling migrants apprehended along the U.S.-Mexico border since last month in an effort they say is inten…

Missing prom and graduation ceremonies may seem trivial compared to the devastation unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic, but for Tucson teens, it's a loss of lifelong memories.

Many local churches indicate some form of live streaming Easter Day services.

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona are now at 2,269, with 372 of them in Pima County, according to the statewide tally released Sunday mor…

Tucson police and firefighters showed their appreciation for hospital workers Sunday and Monday morning. 

Commercial truck driver Greg Aguirre is still working, hauling weekly shipments of pizza dough and toilet paper from Los Angeles to Houston. B…

Pima County health officials reported another coronavirus-related death and 46 new cases Sunday afternoon, the department website says.

"It doesn't matter where you spend it, as long as you spend it locally," the video says.

This was one of several new orders Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued Tuesday. Plus, updates on public information to be given about new cases; jobless benefits and more. 

Tucson's largest school district approved measures that ensure seniors on track to graduate before the closures will receive a diploma and that younger students' grades can only be boosted, not harmed.

Starting April 9, the Marana Unified School District will expand its free grab and go meals to include 14 bus routes making stops at 270 locations. 

The local inmate who tested positive for coronavirus is at Marana Community Correctional Treatment Facility north of Tucson. The private facility provides custody and substance abuse treatment for about 500 men.

The initiative is purchasing food from local restaurants to be delivered to Tucson's frontline workers. 

TUSD has approved changes to ensure student grades won't suffer during remote learning.

The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of last month's $2.2 trillion economic rescue package.

As an Easter gift to the community, St. Philip's in the Hills will help pay off a mountain of outstanding medical debt for Pima County residents.

Jail inmates are now being quarantined from the general population for 14 days after their initial appearance.

In just one week, 2,000 gift cards have been sold, generating $70,000 for local businesses.

Arizonans will soon know more about whether their neighbors are getting sick and dying from COVID-19.

Dr. Cara Christ, the director of the state's health department, said the state is looking to add 13,000 additional hospital beds across Arizona, including 1,500 ICU beds.

Dr. Joseph Rizza isn’t lost at sea.

Forced separations have families using phone calls, video chats and waves from a distance to keep in touch with loved ones in care facilities.

There are now 3,393 known coronavirus cases in the Arizona, the state Department of Health Services says.

COVID-19 cases recently declined by 15% from one week to the next in Arizona. Statewide, diagnostic testing also fell, but by 9%. This, along with other metrics, suggests the spread of COVID-19 has started to slow in Arizona.