City of Phoenix halts evictions from city-owned housing during virus outbreak

The city of Phoenix has stopped all financial evictions from city-owned housing in light of the current novel coronavirus outbreak, according to Phoenix mayor Kate Gallego on Sunday.

Gallego says the change is meant to ensure residents "have access to shelter and sanitation."

Gallego also called upon the state of Arizona to follow suit with the city's decision.

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