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Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 28

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Return to school, sanitation tunnels, Grand Canyon.
Arizona Health Director Cara Christ, Gov. Doug Ducey and Director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Maj. Gen. Michael McGuire at a May 28 update on the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Schools will reopen in fall, youth sports a go, says Gov. Ducey

The state is releasing guidance on youth activities and schools in the coming days.
Arizona State Capitol Executive Tower

Arizona cities, counties to get $441 million in direct COVID-19 relief funds

Gov. Ducey said the $441 million in the AZCares Fund should be in local governments’ hands as early as Thursday.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 27

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: ICE detention, UA, nursing home data.
The University of Arizona campus.

UA continues preparations to bring students back

Officials have about two months to decide whether or not the university will hold in-person classes.
Lake Havasu City officials said that after steady increases in visitors in recent weeks, numbers soared over Memorial Day weekend, when they encouraged tourists to “be respectful” and follow health safety guidelines.

As holiday crowds packed tourist spots, fears rose of COVID-19 spread

One official called Arizona Memorial Day weekend crowds "off the charts," leading to worries over increased spread of the virus.
A protester bangs a drum on the sidewalk outside the La Palma Detention Center in Eloy, Arizona. Protesters in over 200 cars circled the facility on on April 10 calling for the release of detainees in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Immigration advocates: Exposure to COVID-19 higher than reported in ICE detention

Tucson legal aid group says a third of their clients tested positive for the virus once released.
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>.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 26

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Pima County restaurants, Navajo Nation peak, and more.
The Pima County Board of Supervisors meets at the County Administration Building in downtown Tucson.

Pima County defends restaurant rules

A letter from the county attorney claims the governor cannot restrict health and safety regulations.
More than 470,000 Arizonans have filed for unemployment in the last six weeks. New expanded jobless benefits begin in May, but advocates worry it won’t be enough to offset the massive damage from the coronavirus.

Continued unemployment claims still climbing in Arizona

Self-employed filers continue to drive claims up.
Soon-to-be U.S. citizens taking an oath at a naturalization ceremony at the Evo A. DeConcini U.S. Courthouse in Tucson, February 2018.

U.S. immigration service says it needs $1.2 billion to stay afloat

USCIS usually gets money from application fees it charges for various services — now those have slowed
The view of the Tucson Skyline from A Mountain. Oct. 23, 2019.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, May 22

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Memorial Day, projecting possibilities of spread, and more.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it follows COVID-19 testing and quarantine protocols outlined by the Centers for Disease Control for detained environments.

Arizona ICE facility has one of the highest COVID-19 caseloads in nation

More than 1,000 people detained by ICE have the new coronavirus nationwide, according to the agency's website.

Survey: Latino families, businesses say they were left out by CARES Act

The survey found that 48% of Latino households making under $25,000 did not receive any support
An employee at Sam Levitz sanitizes a plexiglass shield at the company's warehouse on May 19, 2020.

What’s the right way to wear a mask, and are gloves necessary?

Banner-University Medical Center's director of infection prevention clarifies the proper protocols.
A sign at Reproduction, Inc. in Tucson notifies customers about the company's shortened hours. May 18, 2020.

Understanding loan options available through the Small Business Administration

The SBA has awarded Payroll Protection Program loans to thousands of businesses in Arizona.

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