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Blood donor Paula Sommers survived a week-long bout with COVID-19 last month.

COVID-19 survivor seeks to help others by donating plasma

May 6, 2020 Blood plasma donations can help doctors identify antibodies.
Banner Health workers seal a collection kit at a drive-thru testing site, in this undated still image from video. Banner says the testing is by <a href="https://www.bannerhealth.com/patients/patient-resources/covid-19" target="_blank">appointment only</a>.

First weekend 'testing blitz' numbers fall short for Pima County

May 5, 2020 The county administrator says a COVID-19 testing push that started over the weekend was "not ... what was anticipated."

Watchdogs scramble to keep up with COVID-19 scams, fraud

May 5, 2020 Groups say scammers are getting creative about spreading false information, like fake, miracle COVID-19 cures.
Border Patrol agents process migrants who crossed the border illegally in a facility in McAllen, Texas, in this photo from June 2018. A federal judge recently found overcrowded CBP facilities in the Tucson area have not met “basic human needs.”

Former detainees discuss life inside ICE detention during COVID-19

May 1, 2020 The LGBTQ advocacy group Trans Queer Pueblo organized a press conference this week with people formerly detained in Arizona.
Gov. Doug Ducey delivers an update on Arizona's COVID-19 restrictions, April 29, 2020, in this still image from a live video.

Arizona still at home, but taking first steps toward reopening

May 1, 2020 As the stay-at-home order continues, elected officials and medical professionals consider what it will take to reopen the state.
Deer dancer statue outside of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's administration building.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe to receive COVID-19 tests from UA

Apr 30, 2020 The additional tests add 1,500 to the tribe's supply, which was fewer than 100.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it follows COVID-19 testing and quarantine protocols outlined by the Centers for Disease Control for detained environments.

ICE data: Nearly half of detainees tested are positive for COVID-19

Apr 30, 2020 The agency has tested more than 1,000 detainees so far.
With nearly 42,000 incarcerated people, Arizona has one of the largest prison populations in the country.

Advocates plead with Arizona to release vulnerable inmates amid COVID-19

Apr 29, 2020 A new predictive model shows nearly all of the almost 42,000 incarcerated people in Arizona will contract the virus.
The Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center reported a rise in calls in the first three months of 2020.

Poison center calls rise in first quarter of year

Apr 28, 2020 The No. 1 type of call to the Arizona center was accidental ingestion of household cleaners.
A woman speaks to someone in a vehicle seeking a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing site set up at Walgreens in Tucson on April 21, 2020.

Arizona to conduct COVID-19 'testing blitz'

Apr 27, 2020 The state hopes to test up to 60,000 people over three weekends.
A woman speaks to someone in a vehicle seeking a COVID-19 test at a drive-thru testing site set up at Walgreens in Tucson on April 21, 2020.

Epidemiologist: no indication warmer weather will deter COVID-19 cases

Apr 24, 2020 A discussion with University of Arizona epidemiologist Michael Worobey.
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 24

Apr 24, 2020 Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: State expands COVID testing, changes to political campaigns, wildfire impacts and more.

AZ Rep. proposes federal malpractice insurance for urban Indian health facilities

Apr 24, 2020 Expanded coverage would apply off-reservation where the majority of tribal members live.
An image provided by the Center for Biological Diversity shows a group of construction workers at a site in the San Bernadino National Wildlife Refuge on April 8.

Continued wall construction puts border residents on edge amid COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 23, 2020 Residents of small border communities say construction workers don't practice safe social distancing on or off the job
A blossoming palo verde tree.

Spotting the difference between Southern Arizona allergies and coronavirus

Apr 23, 2020 Experts say symptoms are similar but cite significant differences.
Deborah Ann Resner and Monika Carothers visit TMC patient Ruth during the COVID-19 pandemic, April 14, 2020.

Tucson Medical Center allows visitors at patient windows

Apr 23, 2020 Family members and TMC staff say these distanced visits can help boost morale to all involved.

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