Monday, June 1, 2020

Your Southern AZ COVID-19 PM Update for Monday, June 1: What We've Covered Today

Posted By on Mon, Jun 1, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Here are the stories we covered for you today. 

  • The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona surpassed 20K as of Monday, June 1, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.
  • The secret, absurd world of coronavirus mask traders and middlemen trying to get rich off government money.
  • Several leaders of the African-American community will be co-hosting a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of George Floyd from 6 to 7:45 p.m. tonight at The Dunbar Pavilion.
  • If you were expecting a few summer celebrations this year in the form of Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance’s legendary food and drink fests, prepare to be disappointed.
  • Despite promising trends last week, the Navajo Department of Health reported a spike in COVID-19 cases Monday, with 98 new cases and five additional deaths.
  • Families looking to keep their children fed with the help of local school pantries recently received support in the form of a $25,000 grant from Fry’s Food Stores to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

Tara Foulkrod

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