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COVID-19 Case Update for Pima County

03.19.2020

There are currently seven (7) cases of COVID-19 in Pima County. The Health Department has updated information for current cases of COVID-19 in Pima County. All cases have been over the age of 50 and there has been no link identified between any of them: 

New cases announced March 19, 2020

  • A female in her 50’s who is hospitalized
  • A male in his 50’s who is isolating and not hospitalized

Cases announced March 9, 2020 – March 18, 2020

  • A male in his 80s who has recovered
  • A male in his 50s who is hospitalized
  • A male in his 70s who is hospitalized
  • A male in his 60’s who is hospitalized
  • A female in her 60’s who is isolating and not hospitalized

For every case identified in Pima County, the Health Department:

  • Does an investigation to identify close contacts and exposure risks during the time the individual was contagious.
  • Recommends that household contacts remain at home and monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days.
  •  Works with the healthcare providers, state public health, and the individual involved to ensure the health and safety of the public.

For updated case counts and more information about COVID-19, visit www.pima.gov/COVID19. The public can also call 1-844-542-8201 for general questions.

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