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A March 2018 photo of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.

Coronavirus forces ICE to shift enforcement priorities

Mar 19, 2020 ICE says it is temporarily focusing on arresting unauthorized immigrants with criminal backgrounds and those considered dangerous.

More demands to close immigration courts as judge tests positive for COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020 Immigration lawyers, judges and prosecutors sent a joint message to the Department of Justice to close the courts.
Martin Fontes installs a take out window in the doorway of Martin's Comida Chingona on March 18, 2020.

Caruso's, other local restaurants counting on takeout and delivery to make it through virus

Mar 19, 2020 Restaurants have few options after Tucson adopted the White House's latests COVID-19 guidelines.
The Nature Conservancy's Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve.

Nature Conservancy closes public preserves to limit COVID-19 spread

Mar 18, 2020 Ramsey Canyon Preserve and Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve are temporarily closed.
The exterior of Tucson's Casino Del Sol.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe temporarily closing Casino del Sol and Casino of the Sun; Desert Diamond follows suit

Mar 18, 2020 The tribe expects it will take a significant financial hit as it shutters in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Daily is a new podcast provided by NPR to help cover the COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus Daily

Mar 18, 2020 A new daily podcast providing a ten minute digest of COVID-19 coverage.
Arizona Public Media.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 18

Mar 18, 2020 AZPM and AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting Tucson and the state: Cities restrict businesses, Arizona primary and more.
The Rialto Theatre on March 17, when Tucson declared a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

City of Tucson restricting gathering places, making changes to transit

Mar 18, 2020 The city declared a local emergency as it joins communities all over working to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

As Tumamoc Hill closes, Saguaro National Park stays open, suspending fees and closing visitor centers

Mar 18, 2020 The park is also canceling programs in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

Food bank starting 'drive-through' distribution and prepping for increased need

Mar 17, 2020 The organization also says it has increased its hygienic practices and canceled one of its top fundraising events of the year.
The Fox Tucson Theatre's sign on March 17 reads: "The show will go on! See you soon."

Rio Nuevo steps in to save Fox Tucson Theatre, but other downtown projects uncertain

Mar 17, 2020 A drop in sales tax due to the novel coronavirus could hamstring downtown redevelopment, the board chairman said.
A flag flies by the dome of the U.S. Capitol.

Bill calls for more tribal community access to federal stockpile of medical supplies

Mar 17, 2020 Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Tom Udall say health systems serving Native communities need to be prepared for an outbreak of COVID-19.
VITA tax preparers help Pima County taxpayers in 2018.

Tax prep sessions canceled due to coronavirus

Mar 17, 2020 Locals counting on free help filing will have to go it alone due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19.
Yellow caution tape blocks the entrance to the Arizona Inn, which has temporarily closed as a precautionary measure against coronavirus. From March 16, 2020.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 17

Mar 17, 2020 Local and AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state: Tucson economic impact, Flagstaff restricts businesses, and more.
File photo of a highway sign to Hermosillo, Mexico.

1st coronavirus case confirmed in Sonora; prevention measures enacted

Mar 17, 2020 The patient is a 72-year-old Hermosillo resident who had recently returned from travel in the United States.
File photo of the tower at Tucson International Airport.

Tucson International Airport says shorter lines biggest impact of pandemic so far

Mar 17, 2020 An official says that while COVID-19 is hitting the airline industry hard, the Tucson airport is open for business and stepping up cleaning procedures.

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