August 15, 2026

COVID-19

COVID-19 HEALTH

Media Advisory: Health Department notifies public that COVID-19 transmission rates are currently extremely high

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As part of Pima County’s efforts to inform the public of the status of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Health Department has distributed a mass alert message to the public using the My Alerts system. The message informs those who have opted for emergency alerts that the County Health Department has issued a Public Health Advisory about actions the public […]
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Covid Testing Centers expand hours

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The City of Tucson and the Pima County Health Department recently expanded hours for free COVID-19 testing at several locations. The move comes as test positivity rates and new cases surge locally, statewide, and nationwide. Extra testing hours will allow 270 additional appointments per day each at the Kino Event Center and Morris K. Udall […]
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Covid-19 Tuesday Update

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As of today, Dec. 1, Arizona now has 337,139 positive coronavirus cases, with 10,322 new cases reported today (up from 822 yesterday). With the holiday weekend, COVID-19 case reviews and reporting by local health officials were delayed, resulting in higher-than-usual numbers added to the Arizona Department of Health Services’ (DHS) dashboard today. The total number
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Considerations for who should get tested

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People who have symptoms of COVID-19 People who have had close contact (within 6 feet of an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more) with someone with confirmed COVID-19.​​ People who have been asked or referred to get testing by their healthcare provider, localexternal icon or state health department. Not everyone needs to be
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How to Select and Use Hand Sanitizer

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To prevent the spread of germs, including COVID-19, CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water whenever possible because it reduces the amount of many types of germs and chemicals on hands. But if soap and water are not readily available, using a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help you avoid getting […]

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