ARIZONA COVID-19

Governor Ducey allows cities to enact face mask rules

Responding to requests from Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ward 6 City Council Member Steve Kozachik, and other government and health officials, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey yesterday, June 17, gave city and town officials the power to require their citizens to wear face masks while out in public. Mayor Romero is expected to enact that requirement […]
ARIZONA COVID-19

Governor Ducey, gives authorization to Arizona Mayors to enforce residents to wear face masks in public at all times

By Isabella Rodriguez Arizona Bilingual Newspaper, June 17th, 2020 – This evening Governor Doug Ducey in his press conference along with the Arizona Department of Health, announced the latest statistics, numbers and information on COVID-19, and here’s what we know so far. He has shared with all of us how the numbers have skyrocketed since his […]
COVID-19 TUCSON

Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Arizona

As of this morning, June 17, there are now 4,385 reports of COVID-19 cases in Pima County and 40,924 in Arizona. Keep in mind, though, that those numbers include cases where people have recovered. State health officials do not track recoveries. There have now been 1,239 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona. Meanwhile, the City of Tucson […]
COVID-19 TUCSON

Mayor Romero speaks with MSNBC about coronavirus surge

http://www.msnbc.com/hallie-jackson/watch/tucson-mayor-az-gov-needs-to-untie-the-hands-of-local-leaders-85235269760 Tucson Mayor Regina Romero joined Ayman Mohyeldin on MSNBC this morning, June 17, to speak about the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state. Romero is calling on Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey to “acknowledge there is a problem” and issue stricter public
ARIZONA

❗️GO! – Evacuate❗

The general boundaries of the zone are Mt. Lemmon/ Mt. Bigelow north of Organization Ridge Rd, including Summerhaven.️ The Pima County Sheriff’s Department will be going door to door to make contact with those affected residents who may not have received the message. Refer to the interactive map
TUCSON

Pima Animal Care Center pilots new services

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) is testing a new range of services to keep pets with their families during these challenging times. The new services are part of a national initiative called Human Animal Support Services (HASS). The goals include helping struggling pet owners access resources to keep their pets, getting stray pets home quickly […]
COVID-19

Follow CDC guidelines when swimming

As temperatures are expected to remain above the 100-degree mark in Tucson this week and into the weekend, stay safe as you enjoy a trip to the pool. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance while enjoying the pool can help prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Guidelines include staying […]
COVID-19

Get tested for COVID-19

GET TESTED FOR COVID-19 – With the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to rise to record levels in Arizona, state testing is ramping up. Policies and procedures for patient criteria, billing, and preregistration requirements vary by site, and many tests are free. Please call or visit a testing location’s website for more information. Follow the link […]