COVID-19

Covid-19 Tuesday Update

As of today, Dec. 1, Arizona now has 337,139 positive coronavirus cases, with 10,322 new cases reported today (up from 822 yesterday). With the holiday weekend, COVID-19 case reviews and reporting by local health officials were delayed, resulting in higher-than-usual numbers added to the Arizona Department of Health Services’ (DHS) dashboard today. The total number
COVID-19 HEALTH

Considerations for who should get tested

People who have symptoms of COVID-19 People who have had close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more) with someone with confirmed COVID-19.​​ People who have been asked or referred to get testing by their healthcare provider, localexternal icon or state health department. Not everyone needs to be
COVID-19 HEALTH

How to Select and Use Hand Sanitizer

To prevent the spread of germs, including COVID-19, CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water whenever possible because it reduces the amount of many types of germs and chemicals on hands. But if soap and water are not readily available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help you avoid getting […]
SPORTS

Diego Maradona dies aged 60

Argentina soccer legend Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60, a source close to his family confirmed. Regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game, Maradona became a household name after inspiring his country to World Cup glory in 1986. He took center stage at the tournament with a memorable performance […]
COVID-19 HEALTH

PCHD Issues Public Health Advisory, voluntary curfew

Pima County, Ariz. (Nov. 23, 2020) – Pima County today issued a Public Health Advisory requesting all individuals countywide to observe a voluntary curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. daily through Dec. 31 due to substantial community spread of COVID-19. The curfew request comes a day after the Health Department reported the highest single […]
EVENTS TUCSON

Wishing You a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving

I want to wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving will feel very different this year because of the pandemic but its meaning will be felt more than ever. Many of you have decided to skip family gatherings and cancel travel plans to help slow the spread and I thank you for that; I know this is not an […]