Griselda Zetino, a multimedia reporter, has a passion for storytelling. She joined the KTAR News team in December 2016. Prior to that, she worked as a freelance journalist. Her clients included NBC Latino, The Guardian and the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting. She enjoys covering politics, education and immigration. The Mexico native earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Arizona State University in May 2011, and she is currently a board member for the Arizona Latino Media Association.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 23, 2020Mayo Clinic treating coronavirus patients with convalescent plasma
No proven treatment or vaccine for the coronavirus is available yet, but doctors at Mayo Clinic are looking at a therapy that can potentially help patients recover.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2020Arizona inmates ask Gov. Ducey for early release due to coronavirus fears
A group of inmates at one of Arizona’s private prisons is asking Gov. Doug Ducey to release them early, citing fears over the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 20, 2020Study shows coronavirus affects not only lungs, but also the brain
The study looked at more than 200 patients in Wuhan, China and found more than a third of patients presented neurological symptoms.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 17, 2020Phoenix students making face shields for Mayo Clinic medical workers
Phoenix Christian Preparatory School students are literally taking matters into their own hands by making face shields for Mayo Clinic health care staff.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 16, 2020New group helps health care workers find RVs to borrow amid virus outbreak
A new group has a solution for health care workers who are worried about coming home with the coronavirus and infecting their loved ones.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 15, 2020Arizona coronavirus patient survives after receiving rare ECMO treatment
When a ventilator wasn’t enough to help a coronavirus patient in the Valley, doctors turned to a last resort treatment that saved his life.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 14, 2020Maricopa County jails taking steps to prevent spread of coronavirus
The agency providing health services for inmates in Maricopa County jails explains the steps it’s taking to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 10, 2020Valley child advocacy group reports spike in abuse amid virus outbreak
As families isolate at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, a Childhelp in Phoenix is experiencing an increase of reported abuse.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 9, 2020Respiratory therapist in Tucson recovers from coronavirus
About two weeks ago, a Tucson respiratory therapist woke up with a bad cough, a headache and some tightness in his chest. He was later diagnosed with coronavirus.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 7, 2020Valley financial expert has advice for workers impacted by COVID-19
A Valley financial adviser has advice for the tens of thousands of Arizona residents who are struggling financially due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 6, 2020Arizona reports decline in flu cases while COVID-19 continues to spread
The flu season is tapering off in Arizona while the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the Grand Canyon State.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 3, 20203D printers help make face shields for Banner workers during virus outbreak
Owners of 3D printers in the Valley are stepping up to help make face shields for health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 2, 2020Coronavirus Q&A: Valley doctor explains what to do if you’re infected
The coronavirus case and death totals in Arizona continue to rise, so what should you do if you test positive for COVID-19? A Valley doctor has the answers.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Apr 1, 2020Peak of coronavirus cases in Arizona projected for late April, study says
A new study projects Arizona is less than a month away from reaching the peak for the coronavirus pandemic.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 31, 2020Arizona school closures may be especially hard on some students
Schools in Arizona will remain closed for the rest of the school year to limit the spread of the coronavirus -- and some education advocates are worried.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 27, 2020Fry’s Food installing glass shields at registers to combat COVID-19 spread
While grocery stores in Arizona are enhancing their cleaning and sanitation protocols, some are adding another layer of protection – glass shields.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 25, 2020Ballot initiative signature collection continues in Arizona despite virus
As the coronavirus outbreak disrupts many aspects of life, efforts in Arizona to collect signatures to get initiatives on the November ballot continue.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 24, 2020Arizonans now able to apply for unemployment benefits due to virus
Arizonans who are not working due to the coronavirus were able to start applying for unemployment benefits on Monday.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020Census facility in Phoenix stays open with about 900 employees working
The U.S. Census Bureau's National Processing Center in Phoenix remains open with hundreds of employees still working at the facility.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 20, 2020Coronavirus forces Arizona couple to postpone their wedding
Earlier this week, the couple had to make the heart-wrenching decision to cancel their wedding amid growing coronavirus fears.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 19, 2020Phoenix ER doctor outlines criteria for receiving coronavirus test
Dr. Frank LoVecchio explained that those most eligible to receive coronavirus testing are those who are already sick or require use of a respirator.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 18, 2020Commercial lab testing for coronavirus begins in Arizona
Commercial labs have begun testing for the coronavirus in Arizona.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 12, 2020Coronavirus triggering increased anxiety among Valley residents
Phoenix-based clinical psychologist Melissa Estavillo told KTAR News that even patients without prior histories of anxiety are feeling emotionally stressed.
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ARIZONA NEWS | Mar 11, 2020Bills meant to curb teen vaping stalled in Arizona State Legislature
Several bills meant to curb vaping among Arizona youth have stalled in the state legislature.