PIMA COUNTY, June 19, 2020 – The Pima County Board of Supervisors June 19 voted 3-2 to enact a countywide public health protection resolution requiring the wearing of face coverings when in public if 6 feet of physical distancing cannot be maintained. The Board took the action on the
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Starting Saturday, June 20, all passengers will be required to use a face covering or mask to ride Sun Tran, Sun Link, Sun Shuttle and Sun Van.By Proclamation of Mayor Regina Romero, all passengers will be required to use a face covering or mask on all transit vehicles and at transit centers. Sun Tran, Sun […]
Effective Saturday June 20, at 6 a.m., every person in the City of Tucson over the age of two (2) 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. Adults accompanying minor children who are two (2) years of age or […]
The City of Tucson’s Office of Economic Initiatives (ConnectTucson) is inviting local businesses to join a free webinar on Monday, June 22, from 3-4 p.m., on the latest help for small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will feature Tucson hotel operators, who will share their responses to the pandemic. In addition, hear how […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
June 16, 2020 The Department of Homeland Security will ensure that the measures taken at our borders will protect America from all threats, including threats against the health and safety of our citizens. Based on the success of the existing restrictions and the emergence of additional global COVID-19 hotspots, the Department will continue to limit […]
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 […]
