Is Arizona Ready To Reopen? Here's What The Models Say

By Mark Brodie, Steve Goldstein
Published: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 - 1:11pm
Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2020 - 9:34am
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Tim Lant
Tim Lant

On April 29, Gov. Doug Ducey is expected to announce what comes next after his stay-at-home order is set to expire on May 1.

So much hangs in the balance, whether he decides to reopen the state or not. But is Arizona even in a place where that should be on the table?

Tim Lant is a mathematical epidemiologist and the director of program development at Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute. He’s part of a team that has been advising state officials through this crisis.

The Show spoke with Lant about the state's actions and whether Arizona is ready to reopen.

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