Tucson casinos to reopen with new measures in place
Casino Del Sol in Tucson has announced an opening date of June 3, saying they are opening in a way that prioritizes safety and minimizes risk.
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Arizona nursing facilities to receive $41 million in federal funding
Each facility will receive a fixed distribution of $50,000, plus $2,500 per bed. All certified SNFs with six or more certified beds are eligible.
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Correctional officers: conditions worsening inside Yuma Prison Complex
The number of coronavirus cases in the Yuma Prison Complex continues to gradually rise. The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) claims to be doing all it can to ensure the safety of both inmates and correctional officers. However, sources inside the prison tell News 11 that’s not true.
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Arizona diagnostic firm gives 300 virus tests for homeless
Sonora Quest Laboratories is working with local and national nonprofits and Maricopa County to test 300 members of the homeless community for the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Yuma and El Centro potentially future COVID-19 hotspots; Yuma’s peak on the way
According to The New York Times, Yuma could be one of the next hot spots for a coronavirus outbreak.
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Arizona governor not ready to further relax social distance
Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday people in Arizona are acting responsibly since he loosened restrictions on businesses, but he’s not ready yet to open new sectors of the economy.
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Yuma County Dept. of Health says continue social distancing, peak expected soon
Hear the latest from the Yuma County Health Department.
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CDC awards Arizona $150,000,000 to fight coronavirus
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced Tuesday the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded the state $150-million to help with its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Corrections officers call for better protection in Yuma Complex
Correctional officers (CO) from the Arizona State Yuma Prison Complex tell News 11, they lack the personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to protect them from coronavirus.
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Tucson mayor extends emergency declaration through June 8
In her press release, the Somerton native “strongly advises” that people adhere to social distancing requirements and wear masks.
Continue Reading Cities, counties demand Ducey release coronavirus funds
Arizona cities and counties are pressuring Gov. Doug Ducey to send them a portion of more than $1.9 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds he’s sitting on as they deal with plummeting tax collections and rising costs from the outbreak.
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Rep. Grijalva on Heroes Act, supporting healthcare and more
The bill includes aid to increase testing, provide hazard pay to essential workers, and put money in the pockets of workers and their families, according to Rep. Grijalva.
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Some Arizona casinos reopening as stay-at-home order expires
Several Arizona casinos were partially reopening Friday with new sanitizing protocols and social distancing measures about two months after they closed to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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There are now 786 cases in Imperial County
The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) confirms 74 new cases of COVID-19 Friday.
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Arizona Health officials extend “Testing Blitz” for two weeks
Tests will be available into June PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), in partnership with healthcare partners across the state, announced Friday the Arizona Testing Blitz will be expanded an additional two weeks. Arizona Testing Blitz events were held on May 2, May 9, and the third event will be held this
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Tourists enter reopened Grand Canyon despite virus concerns
By 7:30 a.m., more than two dozen people were enjoying viewpoints along the South Rim.
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Arizona offers more child care help for more essential workers
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced Thursday the Arizona Enrichment Centers Program will expand to offer prioritized child care for the children of grocery store employees and food bank workers.
Continue Reading Arizona sees nearly 500 new coronavirus cases in one day
Arizona health officials confirmed another 498 cases of coronavirus Thursday morning, bringing the statewide total to 12,674.
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Second Yuma prison worker tests positive for COVID-19
The Arizona Correctional Peace Officers Association (AZCPOA) confirm Thursday a second employee from Arizona State Prison in Yuma has coronavirus. And the union says, the worker is not doing well.
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Arizona sees doubling of inmates testing positive for virus
The number of inmates in Arizona’s prisons who have tested positive for the coronavirus reached 121 on Wednesday, twice as many as earlier this week.
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