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Sonoran governor unveils business reopening plan

The staggered reopening plan will go into effect sometime between May 16 and 22.

Some restaurants reopen, others say it's 'too soon'

Several hundred business owners signed a letter opposing open dining rooms.

Problems with unemployment mean some Arizonans miss checks

The weekly unemployment numbers continue to be a mixed bag.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 11

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Some businesses reopen, worries may linger for shoppers, and more.

Swings in daily reported COVID-19 deaths potentially misleading, health official says

Pima County's health director says daily reports of deaths in the state don't necessarily reflect recent days.

UA expanding Global Campus program amid expected loss of international enrollment

The program has been adding partners since March, when the pandemic put a question mark on returning students.

Worry, caution likely to linger for many shoppers despite reopening, professor says

A UA consumer sciences professor expects consumers will need to see certain precautions from retailers before feeling safe.

Mother's Day goes virtual at migrant aid center in Nogales

The Kino Border Initiative shifted its usual in-person celebration in the wake of COVID-19.

Some Arizona businesses starting process of reopening

A group of business owners say the move to reopen is coming too soon.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 8

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: "Sanitation tunnels" in Sonora, hair salons reopening, 'testing blitz' part 2.

Arizona enters second weekend of COVID-19 'testing blitz'

Pima County's numbers for the increased testing effort came in below expectations last week.

Pima County shares suggestions for businesses planning to reopen

State-level orders mean the county cannot currently require businesses to comply with its COVID-19 guidelines.

Recommended or required? Ducey issues guidelines for barbershops and salons to reopen

Some business owners have struggled to interpret the guidance coming from the governor's office.

Nogales, Sonora, installs 'sanitation tunnels' at the border

Southbound travelers are being required to walk through the inflatable plastic tunnel and sprayed with disinfectant.

Challenges facing educators during COVID-19 pandemic

A discussion with Tucson Education Association president Margaret Chaney.

Senators seek suspension of new guest-worker visas

They're using the same reasoning Trump gave the initial order pausing certain immigration.

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