COVID-19

COVID-19

Las Variantes del virus que causa COVID-19

Los virus cambian constantemente a través de mutaciones y se espera que ocurran nuevas variantes de un virus. Si piensa en un virus como un árbol que crece y se ramifica, cada rama del árbol es ligeramente diferente a las demás. Los CDC están monitoreando múltiples variantes del virus que causa
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Variants for the Virus that Causes COVID-19

Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus are expected to occur. If you think about a virus like a tree growing and branching out, each branch on the tree is slightly different than the others. CDC is monitoring multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19, including four in the United […]
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Domestic Travel During COVID-19

Fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19. CDC recommends delaying travel until you are fully vaccinated, because travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. People who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine or a vaccine authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization can travel safely within […]
COVID-19 HEALTH

Masks and Health

Studies on the effects of wearing masks have shown there is no change in oxygen or carbon dioxide levels when people wear cloth and surgical masks while resting and exercising. The studies included healthy hospital workers, older adults, and adults with COPD. Although sometimes uncomfortable, masks were found to be safe even when exercising.  Masks […]
COVID-19 HEALTH

COVID-19 vaccine scheduling

COVID-19 vaccines are available to anyone 16 years old and up at Pfizer sites in Tucson and Pima County. Sites with the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are open to those at least 18 years old. The Arizona Department of Health Services has an interactive map with vaccine distribution sites (link below). So far, more […]
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México Travel Advisory

Do not travel to Mexico due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Mexico due to crime and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.    The Centers for Disease Control and
COVID-19 HEALTH

Vaccine Update

Last week people 16 years of age and older became eligible for vaccinations. Right now, only the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for 16- and 17-year-olds. You can get that at the UA mall site. Register with the State link I have below. And if you’re under 18, you’ll need a parent or guardian with you to sign consent
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Pima County expands COVID-19 indoor vaccinations

Pima County and its health partners are shifting and expanding their COVID-19 vaccination efforts to indoor facilities in order to beat the heat. The County: Opened a vaccination site at El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road, on April 5. The site operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No appointment […]