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Pascua Yaqui Tribe to receive COVID-19 tests from UA

The additional tests add 1,500 to the tribe's supply, which was fewer than 100.

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

The agency has tested more than 1,000 detainees so far.

As Sonorans grow restless, leaders say stay-at-home orders must continue

State authorities said they don't have plans to ease up on restrictions yet.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 29

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Stay-at-home order, calls for inmate releases, and more.

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

A new predictive model shows nearly all of the almost 42,000 incarcerated people in Arizona will contract the virus.

Jobless benefits expand next month, but advocates worry it’s not enough

Economists and advocates say that while the change is welcome – it’s probably too little, and too late.

ADOT shifts to virtual training for truck drivers in Mexico during pandemic

The training is part of a program that started in 2016 to help truck drivers avoid long, costly delays at the border.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 28

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: Tucson air quality, unemployment claims and more.

With fewer cars on the streets, Tucson's air quality is improving

Pandemic restrictions are a factor in the air quality improvements, a county official says.

PCC chancellor 'cautiously optimistic' as pandemic forces major pivot

A conversation with Chancellor Lee Lambert about how the college is faring and what the pandemic could mean for its future.

First-time unemployment claims decrease in Arizona

The numbers are still nearly double what they were a month ago.

Poison center calls rise in first quarter of year

The No. 1 type of call to the Arizona center was accidental ingestion of household cleaners.

Arizona coronavirus news in brief, April 27

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona: "Testing blitz," education initiatives, and more.

One Tucson couple takes happy hour virtual

With their industry on ice, Dale and Stephen Ott found a creative solution.

Arizona to conduct COVID-19 'testing blitz'

The state hopes to test up to 60,000 people over three weekends.

Arizona education initiatives turn to mailing out petitions

The groups are hoping the new approach will help offset lost time and signatures due to COVID-19 distancing measures.

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