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New research finds that while the COVID-19 pandemic caused lots of people to feel anxious, it did not have that effect on patients already getting treatment for anxiety.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has extended social distancing in the state to May 15 while allowing a limited expansion of retail operations next week and holding out hope for a May reopening. But the state might have far to go before it is ready to reopen safely.
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May 1, 2020
Phoenix leaders must figure out how to spend $293 million in federal coronavirus relief funds.
April 30, 2020
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement website now lists the number of COVID-19 tests carried out in its facilities. As of Thursday, the agency said almost 500 detainees had tested positive for the coronavirus nationwide.
April 30, 2020
An Arizona death row inmate has died due to complications from COVID-19. Alfonso Salazar was housed at the state prison in Florence, Central Unit. He had been hospitalized since April 21.
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April 30, 2020
Many of Sonora’s numerous export manufacturing plants have been shuttered for several weeks due to pandemic restrictions. But industry representatives are hoping to begin a slow reopening soon. State health officials expect cases to peak in the state sometime in mid-May.
April 30, 2020
At least three Arizona universities and the Maricopa County Community College District are expecting to resume in-person classes for the fall semester.
April 30, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has touched the lives of residents across the Valley in different ways. KJZZ checked in with the town of Wickenburg to learn how it’s dealing with the crisis.
April 30, 2020
As states across the country start to relax stay-at-home orders, President Trump said he wants to start reopening national parks.
April 30, 2020
The Show is hearing from Arizonans affected in different ways by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Shawn D’Andrea works in the emergency rooms of Fort Defiance, Arizona, on the Navajo Nation.
April 30, 2020
The city of Phoenix, for example, has run into a slow supply chain that recently had it receiving less than 10% of the COVID-19 related goods it had ordered. The Show spoke with Robert Rowley, the director of emergency management for Maricopa County about the difficulty and whether it’s getting any better.
April 30, 2020
Tucson’s mayor said she backs Gov. Doug Ducey’s decision to extend his stay-at-home order through May 15. But she says she wanted more severe restrictions.
April 30, 2020
As the pandemic continues, Arizona nonprofit organizations are ramping up resources to help people experiencing homelessness. Circle the City is one such nonprofit that provides medical care.
April 30, 2020
With shelter-in-place orders and people out of work, domestic violence calls have increased dramatically on the Navajo Nation. A group of domestic violence shelters reported to the Navajo Council a sharp rise in crisis calls.
April 30, 2020
Aptitude tests typically required to enter law schools have been postponed over the past two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. That's driven Arizona State University's law school to announce that it will accept applicants who have not taken the LSAT or the GRE graduate school entry exam continuing its effort to remove barriers to legal education.
April 30, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has touched the lives of residents across the Valley in different ways. KJZZ checked in with the city of El Mirage to learn how it’s dealing with the crisis.
April 30, 2020
COVID-19 has interrupted business as usual for Arizona companies big and small. Some have stepped up to rethink their products and solve problems brought on by the pandemic. Their innovation could save lives and themselves.
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April 30, 2020
A new controversy in Mexico arose after one of the country’s secretaries developed COVID-19, the first high-ranking official with the disease. But the announcement came one week later — and after the media revealed her diagnosis.
April 29, 2020
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As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Mexican government decided to empty its migration centers and stations, while deporting thousands to Central America.
April 29, 2020
Counterfeiters and smugglers were expected to try to profit from the coronavirus pandemic. But officials have been caught off guard by trafficking of everyday items as common as Clorox.
April 29, 2020
Shopping at one of Arizona's biggest retailers is about to change as Costco announced new rules during the COVID-19 crisis. Starting Monday, May 4, all employees and club members must wear masks or face coverings at 18 Arizona warehouses.
April 29, 2020
