Arizona schools closes; local districts response

Governor Doug Ducey and Arizona Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced a statewide closure of Arizona schools effective Monday.

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WE BEGIN THISMORNING WITH TEAM COVERAGE ONHOW THE VIRUS IS AFFECTINGSCHOOLS ACROSS SOUTHERNARIZONA.

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