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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.
A sales associate and customer both wear masks as they interact at Sam Levitz in Tucson on May 19, 2020.

Shorter hours and masks required as longtime Tucson retailer reopens stores

The owner of Sam Levitz says the company has brought back nearly all of the 550 employees furloughed in April.
An employee at Reproductions, Inc. in Tucson assembles a plexiglass shield on May 18, 2020. The company has seen a demand for shields as more businesses and institutions look to add safe guards against the coronavirus.

Tucson printing company sees opportunity in new demand for splash guards

Manufacturing the guards helps offset other losses caused by the pandemic.
Imam Watheq Alobaidi of the Muslim Community Center of Tucson. May 18, 2020.

Tucson mosque to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with drive-thru event

The holiday marks the end of Ramadan.
Parishioners attend mass at St. Mary's Church in Chandler on May 19, 2020. The Catholic Diocese of Phoenix gave pastors the option to resume public mass with limited capacity and face masks as added safety precautions. Photos of the congregation's members fastened to the pews indicate spaces where people cannot sit.

Arizona’s Catholic dioceses gradually reintroducing public mass

The Diocese of Phoenix has allowed pastors to resume services with limited attendance and masks.
The top of the Muslim Community Center of Tucson. May 2020.

Worship during the pandemic, new business strategies, federal loan options

Plus, an infection preventionist's offers advice on face masks and gloves.
The Sonoran beach town Puerto Peñasco is a popular destination for Arizona tourists.

Rocky Point hopes to welcome visitors back in June

The Sonoran beach town popular with Arizonans has introduced a phased plan to reopen.

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