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News roundup: No new major COVID restrictions from governor, hospitals approaching capacity

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 3.
An unemployment insurance claims office.

Unemployment claims for self-employed decrease 4 weeks in a row

PUA numbers in Arizona have been on a roller coaster through much of the year.
File image of a health care worker adjusting an IV bag.

Hospitals call on Arizona to act as COVID-19 surge mounts

The suggestions include a ban on indoor dining and group athletic events, curfews and limiting gatherings to no more than 25 people.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero delivers her first State of the City address. Dec. 2, 2020

State of the City: 'Resilient,' according to Mayor Romero

Tucson’s mayor delivers her first State of the City address.
A sign outside the east entrance to Banner University Medicine directing visitors and patients to the emergency room.

Banner Health predicts full hospitals in one week

Facilities will exceed capacity soon as COVID-19 surges.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey delivers an address about the state's COVID-19 response Dec. 2, 2020.

Ducey tweaks rules on events, outdoor dining — no other COVID-19 restrictions

The governor said a vaccine plan is forthcoming, expecting the first doses to start arriving by the end of the month.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero sits for an interview with Arizona 360 on April 23, 2020.

Tucson mayor and City Council approve mandatory curfew

The nightly curfew will take effect on Friday evening at 10 p.m.
A view of downtown Tucson.

News roundup: State breaks single-day case count record, UA secures online university

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Dec. 1.
Realtors see fewer snowbirds flocking to Tucson this season.

Tucson snowbird trend slows in 2020

The annual migration to Southern Arizona is being impacted by COVID-19.
Pima County COVID-19 testing at the Kino Events Center, July 13.

Arizona cites holiday reporting delays for record 10K COVID-19 cases

The state said the numbers reflected not only the current surge but also delayed reporting due to the holiday weekend.
Mayor Regina Romero meets with reporters minutes before being sworn into office. December 2, 2019

Tucson mayor recommends mandatory curfew

The City Council will meet Tuesday to vote on a curfew and economic relief.
Dr. Jill Jim - executive director of the Navajo Nation Department of Health

Dr. Jill Jim named a member of President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board

Executive Director of Navajo Nation Department of Health
A sign notifies people masks are required in order to enter a polling site set up at Tucson's Temple Emanu-El on the day of Arizona's primary election, August 4, 2020.

University researchers recommend 3-week shutdown, mask order

UA COVID Modeling Team warn of potential disaster from current surge
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

COVID-19 surge continues across the state

All counties have now moved up to the moderate range
A woman stands with her luggage in the baggage claim area of the Tucson International Airport on August 10, 2020.

Passengers head to Tucson airport despite travel warnings

The airport estimates 6,000 to 7,400 passengers passed through the terminal Wednesday.
Both a customer and stylists wear face masks during a hair cut at Eclips Cuts Salon in Tucson on May 12, 2020. The salon reopened when Arizona eased COVID-19-related restrictions that had ordered barbers and salons to close.

COVID-19 rules are difficult to enforce

Numbers are rising and officials need the community to buy in.

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