Jul 01 Cases spike in Sunbelt, other states back off on reopening By Jake Coyle, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Arizona recorded more coronavirus deaths, infections and emergency-room admissions in a single day than ever before in a rapidly deepening crisis Wednesday across the Sunbelt that sent a shudder through other parts of the country… Continue reading
Jun 30 Watch 5:19 What happened in Arizona? A public health expert explains his state’s virus surge In the U.S., some states that reopened their economies early are now reversing course as the virus surges back, sickening thousands and filling hospitals to capacity. Arizona's governor has ordered gyms, bars and other businesses to close again after reopening… Continue watching
Jun 29 Arizona governor orders bars, gyms, clubs, pools to close By Tamara Lush, Emily Schmall, Associated Press In an effort to stop a massive surge in new coronavirus cases, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered bars, nightclubs, gyms, movie theaters and water parks around the state to be closed for at least 30 days. Continue reading
Jun 27 Nurses, doctors feel strain as virus races through Arizona By Bob Christie, Josh Hoffner, Associated Press After three months of anxiously waiting and preparing, Arizona nurses and doctors are on the front lines as the coronavirus rips through the state, making it one of the world’s hot spots. Continue reading
Jun 26 Watch 6:18 In Arizona, a tale of 2 pandemic realities By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson, Casey Kuhn The epicenter of the coronavirus in the U.S. appears to be shifting south and west, with some states that were among the first to reopen, like Arizona, experiencing a surge of cases. As officials renew efforts to slow the virus’… Continue watching
Jun 26 Governors who quickly reopened backpedal as virus surges By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press An alarming resurgence of coronavirus infections across the country has some governors retreating to measures they previously resisted. Continue reading
Jun 26 Confirmed new virus cases hit a new high in U.S. By Michelle R. Smith, Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press The number of confirmed new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40,000 Friday — eclipsing the mark set during one of the deadliest stretches in late April — in a resurgence that has led… Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 5:17 Trump’s Phoenix speech brings thousands together indoors — in a virus hot spot President Trump traveled to Arizona on Tuesday, visiting Yuma to see newly built sections of border wall and then heading to Phoenix for a campaign rally at a church. The venue, located in a coronavirus hot spot, was reportedly filled… Continue watching
Jun 23 WATCH: Trump addresses young people in Phoenix By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Students for Trump is a special project of Turning Point Action, a grouped chaired by Trump ally Charlie Kirk, which is hosting the president for his address. Continue reading
Jun 23 WATCH: Trump visits Arizona to mark construction of 200 miles of wall along U.S.-Mexico border By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump faces a fresh test of his ability to draw a crowd during a pandemic when he visits Arizona on Tuesday after his sparsely attended weekend rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Continue reading