As of today, Aug. 31, Arizona now has 201,835 positive coronavirus cases, with 174 new cases reported today (down from 374 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 21,221 cases are in Pima County (up 32 from yesterday). There have been 5,029
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In order to stem the spread of COVID-19, every person in the City of Tucson over 5 years old is required to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when in a public setting where continuous physical distancing is difficult or impossible. It’s not necessarily for your protection, but to keep others safe. […]
As of today, Aug. 27, Arizona now has 200,139 positive coronavirus cases, with 680 new cases reported today (up from 187 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 21,101 cases are in Pima County (up 90 from yesterday). There have been 4,929 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (33 reported […]
The Pima County Health Department and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (AZDEMA) wrap-up drive-thru COVID-19 testing today and tomorrow, Aug. 18-19. Focusing on areas that have had limited testing availability, the County and AZDEMA are working with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to bring a minimal contact method to various […]
PHOENIX — Arizona is partnering with President Trump and his administration to extend unemployment benefits to nearly 400,000 Arizonans, making our state one of the first in the nation ready to make these benefits available to unemployment recipients. Under an executive order signed by President Trump last weekend, Arizonans are eligible to receive unemployment
The Mayor and Tucson City Council recently allocated more than $4.5 million of Federal CARES Act dollars to fund an emergency rent and utility assistance program for City of Tucson residents struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) department is partnering with several agencies to administer this program, including […]
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Tucson is providing FREE COVID-19 testing. Information is being collected for the purpose of COVID-19 testing and triage only. Please schedule an appointment for each person getting tested. For families of 2 or more, please schedule after 10am. Testing is only available for persons 2 years of age […]
Workers and families can apply for financial assistance grants through the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona, Aug. 19-Sept. 9, as part of the We Are One|Somos Uno Resiliency Fund. Using the City of Tucson’s CARES Act funds, the Mayor and Tucson City Council recently approved $3 million to be distributed to workers and families negatively […]
Tumamoc Hill will remain open after University of Arizona officials saw an increase in the number of walkers wearing masks – one of the mandatory guidelines put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The popular walking destination on Tucson’s west side, which is managed by the University of Arizona in partnership with Pima […]
Following a court order, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey yesterday, Aug. 10, issued a “road map” to eventually allow gyms and fitness centers to reopen. The guidelines also include movie theaters, water parks, and some bars. While the metrics apply to counties with relatively low infection rates of COVID-19, businesses in Pima and Cochise counties don’t […]
