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Arizona closing schools due to COVID-19 concerns

The governor and the superintendent of public instruction announced schools will be closed through at least March 27.
Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera (center) walks through a wash with members of the Tucson Police Department's Substance Use Resource Team on March 10, 2020. In an area common for drug use, Rivera saw how officers implement the department's Deflection Program that allows them to offer people treatment for drug-related crimes instead of arrest.

COVID-19 preparedness, TPD deflection program, census undercount

Plus, understanding the long-term economic impacts of the novel coronavirus.
The entrance to the U.S. Census Bureau's office in Tucson.

Hard-to-count populations a concern ahead of 2020 census in Arizona

University of Arizona researcher Jason Jurjevich estimates up to 1.8 million Arizonans could go uncounted this year.
Tucson Police officer Chris Ciarvella speaks to a man about the department's Deflection Program that allows officers to take people to treatment for drug-related crimes instead of arresting them. On March 10, 2020, Ciarvella stopped the man while responding to a shoplifting call and discovered he had drug paraphernalia. The man accepted the offer to enroll in treatment.

Tucson Police program offers drug treatment for some instead of arrest

Arizona 360 sees how the program is implemented with the department's Substance Use Resource Team.
A sign posted at the University of Arizona for the Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2020, the day festival organizers announced they would cancel the event after a number of authors pulled out over COVID-19 concerns.

Coronavirus-related cancellations hit Tucson tourism industry

Visit Tucson says the cancellations coincide with the apex of the event season.
An open sign hangs in the window of a business in Patagonia.

Economic impacts of COVID-19 in Arizona

UA Eller College of Management economist George Hammond discusses whether a recession is possible.
Arizona 360 host Lorraine Rivera interviews Pima County Chief Medical Officer Francisco Garcia at Arizona Public Media.

Pima County chief medical officer on COVID-19 recommendations

A discussion with Dr. Francisco Garcia.

Judges ask DOJ to reconsider hearings in high-traffic immigration courts amid coronavirus outbreak

Judges and attorneys working in immigration courts say they need federal support to protect their clients and the public.

Emergency voting in Pima County going ahead, recorder says

The recorder's office says wipes and hand sanitizer are available for those casting early ballots.
Arizona Public Media.

Tucson, Pima County cancellations, postponements or closures due to COVID-19

An ongoing list of Tucson and Pima County events that have been canceled or postponed.

Use PBS LearningMedia to Support Distance Learning

Plan for a variety of scenarios in response to the global COVID-19 health crisis.
Christine Goerke in the title role of Puccini's "Turandot."

Great Performances at the Met: Turandot

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A group of Tohono O'odham, Hia C-ed O'odham, Pascua Yaqui and their non-Indigenous allies gathered, Sunday, March 8, 2020, beside the pond fed by Quitobaquito Springs to discuss how building the border wall and pumping local groundwater to make cement is harming the area cherished by the local Indigenous peoples.

Indigenous group reaffirms importance of Quitobaquito Springs amid border wall construction

The group discussed how construction and pumping local groundwater is affecting the sacred site.
A view of downtown Tucson.

Tucson, Oro Valley announce changes prompted by coronavirus

Both are restricting attendance at public meetings to curb the chances of community spread.
A locker door is visible in the foreground as a student walks in the distance at Marana High School in September 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 13

AZPM and AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state and country: Pima County steps, UA basketball, how to clean your phone, and more.
President Donald J. Trump addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House Wednesday evening, March 11, 2020, on the country’s expanded response against the global Coronavirus outbreak.

Watch Live: Trump Coronavirus Press Conference

Stream President Trump's press conference on the coronavirus beginning today at noon.

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