Markets reacted negatively to the Fed slashing rates Monday, as U.S. health officials further restricted social gatherings to combat coronavirus. Read more»

Mixed messaging from all levels of government is putting Americans at risk and will speed the spread of the coronavirus. No matter what politicians say, public health experts agree. Stay home, even if you feel fine. Read more»

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden found common ground during a Democratic presidential candidate debate in Washington, D.C. Sunday night, with both candidates saying they support a financial bailout in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic gripping the nation – so long as it ensures that working families are made whole. Read more»

All K-12 schools will be closed in Arizona for at least two weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ducey and Supt. Hoffman announced Sunday. The closures begin Monday. Read more»

UA students are being asked to not return to campus after spring break, with all courses moving online through the end of the semester as officials expand on an earlier decision to limit in-person classes over the coronavirus outbreak. Read more»

New guidelines, private labs coming online, and access to more test kits should soon ramp up the number of patients who Arizona health authorities can diagnose for the COVID-19 virus, officials said. Read more»

Students should stay home from school until Gov. Ducey and Arizona education and political leaders "can present a detailed plan that assures students will be returning to safe classrooms" during the COVID-19 outbreak, the state teachers union said. Read more»

A third person in Pima County has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus, officials said Sunday morning. The person, described as an "older adult," is recovering in an area hospital. Read more»

"A long-term closure of schools in Arizona is inevitable" due to the COVID-19 pandemic, said a group of school superintendents, asking for the state to adopt a "clear plan" for budget and educational impacts of the virus. Read more»

In this time of uncertainty and isolation, we offer you a cure. Introducing Sentinel Fest — a virtual music showcase celebrating a decade of independent online news from TucsonSentinel.com. Plus,a review the Wanda Junes latest release "the Basement Apes," live music listings and more in your local music roundup. Read more»

Avoiding panic will be the key to allowing Tucson's public health system to deal with COVID-19. Stay at home when you can, and let's all flatten the curve of infection. Read more»

Federal courthouses in Tucson, Yuma and Phoenix will winding down operations on Monday, with closings prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak. Cases that were scheduled to begin before April 10 will be delayed, and ongoing jury trials will be completed. Read more»

A second person in Pima County has been "presumptively diagnosed" with COVID-19 and is being treated at a local hospital, officials said. Read more» 1

Key direction from the CDC on how to protect emergency responders came after the first American case and the exposure of at least one firefighter. It’s yet another example of a fragmented and halting response at the highest levels of government. Read more»

UA students are being asked to not return to campus after spring break, with all courses moving online as officials expand on an earlier decision to limit in-person classes over the coronavirus outbreak. Read more»