COVID-19 is creating communication barriers for the deaf community
PHOENIX – People who are deaf or hard of hearing have special difficulties when it comes to communication during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as masks that prevent “face reading.”
COVID-19 in Arizona: Phoenix City Council votes to mandate masks
PHOENIX – The Phoenix City Council voted 7-2 to mandate face masks outdoors and in businesses in light of Doug Ducey’s decision to allow city councils to implement and enforce their own mandates.
Native American groups address mental and behavioral health as COVID-19 wears on
PHOENIX – As coronavirus ravages the Navajo Nation and other Native American communities, experts are worried about the effects on mental health, and they’re going online to address those concerns.
How safe is fishing during the pandemic? Very, if you follow basic rules
PHOENIX – The Arizona Game & Fish Department has a new video that details safe fishing practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Gila River hotels, casinos close for two weeks after worker death
PHOENIX – Mask requirements are in development by city and county leaders, and other headlines from around the Grand Canyon State.
Ducey recommends mask use, tells cities and counties to make and enforce local rules
PHOENIX – Pledging harsher enforcement of state rules for restaurants and public spaces, Ducey allows local leaders to mandate the use of face masks in public.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Medical professionals urge mask mandate
PHOENIX – With cases of COVID-19 in Arizona rising by more than 1,000 a day, members of the medical community have written letters asking state officials to issue new pandemic guidelines.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Case numbers break daily record set four days earlier
PHOENIX – As Arizona faces thousands of new cases over the past week, experts blame an increase in public outings and raise fears of more hospitalizations.
Masks, tests and quarantines: ASU unveils plan for workouts during the pandemic
PHOENIX - ASU unveils plan for athletes to return for voluntary workouts amid COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Some restaurants close again, masks in public remain optional despite rise in cases
PHOENIX – Despite a steady rise in cases and several business closures due to the pandemic, Gov. Doug Ducey has not required Arizonans to wear masks in public.
COVID-19 in Arizona: Native American communities hit harder than some states, research finds
PHOENIX – Arizona sets a single-day record for new cases; more swab testing will be available in Phoenix; tiny Guadalupe reports high infection numbers; and more headlines from around the Grand Canyon State.
Amid COVID-related harassment of Asian Americans, experts stress need for mental health care
Asian Americans historically have been less likely to seek mental health care than other Americans, but amid harassment and some violence related to COVID-19, experts urge those in need to seek help.
