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Coronavirus cases in Arizona jumped by more than 100 again on Saturday, as the number rose to 773 across the state, and two additional deaths were reported.
Tucson's mayor signed a proclamation ordering businesses not deemed essential to close on Saturday, calling for a shutdown across the city through April 17.
Gov. Doug Ducey said on Friday that Arizona is not discouraging testing for potentially coronavirus-infected individuals, but rather prioritizing it for those most at risk.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office plans to curtail the number of inmates in its jail by making fewer arrests to limit employees' exposure to coronavirus.
President Donald Trump signed a historic $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package Friday, tossing a life preserver to the economy and health care system.
Freeway restrictions, including closures on three highways, scattered across metro Phoenix will affect drivers this weekend, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Arizona public utility companies will not shut off power, hospitals will begin emergency planning and worker license expiration dates have been extended.
If the relief bill becomes law, Sen. Martha McSally said Arizonans will benefit from direct payments and grants to small businesses to keep employees on the payroll.
The number of positive tests for COVID-19 in Arizona hit 401 on Wednesday, with the Phoenix area adding most of the new cases, including two juveniles.
