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Erasmus Baxter

Erasmus Baxter was a staff writer for Phoenix New Times.

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Maricopa County Gyms, Theaters Cleared For Partial Opening

Maricopa County Gyms, Theaters Cleared For Partial Opening

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 27, 2020

But with greatly reduced capacity.

Parties, Basketball, Slip-and-Slides: ASU Student Employees Say Campus Is a Health Risk

Parties, Basketball, Slip-and-Slides: ASU Student Employees Say Campus Is a Health Risk

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 26, 2020

“For the last week, we haven’t really been able to enforce COVID policy,” said one community assistant.

This Week in COVID: Cases Dropping, Places Reopening, and It’s Way Too Soon to Celebrate

This Week in COVID: Cases Dropping, Places Reopening, and It’s Way Too Soon to Celebrate

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 25, 2020

Arizona’s R-number, the average number of new people each COVID-positive person infects, is the lowest in the nation.

ASU Students Won’t Let a Pandemic Interrupt Beer Pong Hours

ASU Students Won’t Let a Pandemic Interrupt Beer Pong Hours

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 21, 2020

Not a mask in sight, just vibes.

Over $38 Million In Grants Still Available For Valley Small Businesses

Over $38 Million In Grants Still Available For Valley Small Businesses

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 21, 2020

At the end of the day, business owners “are smarter to apply for it than not,” Dancsok said.

This Week in COVID: Maricopa County Says Masks Can Come Off When Virus Is Gone

This Week in COVID: Maricopa County Says Masks Can Come Off When Virus Is Gone

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 18, 2020

Everything you need to know about the last week.

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Rapid COVID-19 Tests in Phoenix Aren’t Necessarily Reliable

Rapid COVID-19 Tests in Phoenix Aren’t Necessarily Reliable

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 17, 2020

Scientists still don’t know whether the virus levels that make someone contagious are the same as those that would show up on a test.

Homeless Woman’s Camping Ticket Dismissed

Homeless Woman’s Camping Ticket Dismissed

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 14, 2020

It’s small relief for Nadeen Bender.

Maricopa County Gyms Could Reopen In Coming Weeks, Bars Far Off

Maricopa County Gyms Could Reopen In Coming Weeks, Bars Far Off

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 10, 2020

The guidelines come after a judge ruled last week that the state had to offer gyms closed by the governor’s order a chance to reopen.

Attorney General Orders Sonora Quest To Report Accurate Testing Times

Attorney General Orders Sonora Quest To Report Accurate Testing Times

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 6, 2020

The letter may signal a harsher approach to Sonora Quest by state officials.

State Affordable Health Care Authority Sued Over Ban On Gender-Affirming Surgery

State Affordable Health Care Authority Sued Over Ban On Gender-Affirming Surgery

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 6, 2020

D.H. wants to dance.

Recovered From COVID-19? Current Patients Need Your Plasma

Recovered From COVID-19? Current Patients Need Your Plasma

By Erasmus BaxterAugust 5, 2020

Arizona is seeing demand for convalescent plasma that is four times greater than the current supply.

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Ducey Hints That Plans Are Forming to Reopen Bars, With Restrictions

Ducey Hints That Plans Are Forming to Reopen Bars, With Restrictions

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 30, 2020

“If anything it’s evidence that the decisions and sacrifices Arizonans are making a difference,” Ducey said.

Testing Is Still a Problem as COVID-19’s Spread Slows

Testing Is Still a Problem as COVID-19’s Spread Slows

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 29, 2020

Sunday marked six months since the first case of COVID-19 in Arizona was reported on January 26.

An Arcadia School Is Investigating Its Girls Wrestling Coach for Misconduct

An Arcadia School Is Investigating Its Girls Wrestling Coach for Misconduct

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 27, 2020

“This dude should not have access to his own all-girls wrestling team.”

Here’s How to Get a Quick COVID-19 Test in Phoenix

Here’s How to Get a Quick COVID-19 Test in Phoenix

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 23, 2020

“No one is going to be turned away,” Poynter said.

Arizona COVID-19 Rates Holding Steady But Need to Come Down, ASU Institute Says

Arizona COVID-19 Rates Holding Steady But Need to Come Down, ASU Institute Says

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 22, 2020

The bad news? COVID-19 is still widespread and infecting around 3,000 new people a day on average.

Phoenix Sex Abuse Survivors Condemn Catholic Church PPP Loans

Phoenix Sex Abuse Survivors Condemn Catholic Church PPP Loans

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 21, 2020

At least 41 Catholic Church affiliates across the state received the funds.

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Phoenix May Use CARES Act Funds to Keep Homeless People Out of Alleys

Phoenix May Use CARES Act Funds to Keep Homeless People Out of Alleys

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 17, 2020

“The back of our building was the neighborhood bathroom.”

ASU Biodesign Institute: COVID-19 Spread Not Accelerating but Still Bad

ASU Biodesign Institute: COVID-19 Spread Not Accelerating but Still Bad

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 15, 2020

Some of the measures implemented to address Arizona’s spreading COVID-19 are starting to pay off, but we have a lot further to go, Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute director Joshua LaBaer said today.

Police Ticket Homeless Woman for Camping in Alley, Despite Crowded Shelters

Police Ticket Homeless Woman for Camping in Alley, Despite Crowded Shelters

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 15, 2020

“You have to be the law-abiding citizen you expect us to be.”

Ducey Takes Minimal Action as COVID-19 Cases Soar

Ducey Takes Minimal Action as COVID-19 Cases Soar

By Erasmus BaxterJuly 9, 2020

As Arizona COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Governor Doug Ducey has issued an executive order limiting restaurant dining rooms to 50 percent of fire code capacity.

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