Pima County was close to, but still under, ICU bed capacity through much of the week
Only a few dozen ICU beds were available in the county, which saw around 300 ICU beds in use throughout the week.
Daily news roundup: Pima County free testing site, police accountability
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 10.
Arizona Trail southern trailhead closed during border wall construction
The trail's start will be closed for months so the Trump administration can install a bollard-style wall in the area.
Pima County health director describes 'stable crisis' as pandemic strains hospitals
She says more resources are coming to the region but encourages residents to do their part.
Small town in Maricopa County steps up fight against COVID-19
The town of Guadalupe is less than a square mile but has a higher rate of positive cases than the county.
Pandemic hits small town, elections ramp up, USMCA enacted
Plus, Pima County Health Department director on the current strain hospitals face.
Slots for free Pima County COVID-19 testing rapidly filling up
The lab expects to conduct 1,000 tests per day.
Researchers developing wearable technology to fight coronavirus spread
For now, the technology can collect data about vital signs and "augment" a diagnosis, though researchers have bigger goals.
Analysis: Native Americans infected with COVID-19 at higher rates in Arizona
Indigenous people were disproportionately impacted by the virus in many of the state's counties in the first months of the pandemic.
Calls for police accountability continue as details of past cases emerge
Many community members are asking more questions as instances of police misconduct are revealed.
Daily news roundup: AZ COVID-19 death toll tops 2,000, Ducey caps restaurant capacity
Recent coverage of the coronavirus pandemic and more, July 9.
TPD releases reports for four in-custody deaths
The reports include a second death this year and three more in the last decade.
Ducey allows restaurants to stay open at reduced capacity amid calls for stricter measures
The governor repeated his appeal to Arizonans to be safe and promised "prescriptive" guidance, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Sonoyta protesters allow travelers through border blockade for now
Demonstrators had blocked the road outside the port of entry over coronavirus concerns and turned away beach-bound tourists trying to enter.
'We are nowhere near having this under control,' UA epidemiologist says
Arizona's high COVID-19 percent positivity rate indicates the virus is uncontained.
