Anyone wishing to hold an event with more than 50 people will need to complete a public health application that will be reviewed by the Pima County Health Department. Dr. Teresa Cullen, director of the Pima County Health Department, said the application provides the Health Department with vital
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(Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) If you’re planning on hosting a gathering over the holidays, remind guests to stay home if they’re sick or have been exposed to COVID-19 in the last 14 days. Host the gathering outdoors, when possible, and make sure indoor spaces are well-ventilated (for example, open a window). Arrange tables and chairs to […]
The Small Business Utility Assistance grant program will start accepting applications Monday, Oct. 5, at 1 p.m. Mayor Regina Romero and the Tucson City Council recently approved $1 million in federal CARES Act funds to help small businesses (with fewer than 50 employees) pay their utility bills. Eligible businesses must have faced economic hardship as […]
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Pima County Health Department is asking everyone to celebrate Halloween this year in a manner that reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19. One of the things the department recommends to avoid is the annual tradition of door-to-door trick-or-treating. That’s because it’s difficult to maintain proper physical distancing
Slowing the spread of COVID-19 among our student population will require all of us to work together. President Robbins, County Supervisor Valadez and I sent a letter to property owners and managers housing UA students to provide guidance and support as we tackle the increase COVID-19 cases. The letter reads: “As a result of the […]
As of today, Sept. 17, Arizona now has 211,660 positive coronavirus cases, with 1,753 new cases reported today (up from 695 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 23,563 cases are in Pima County (up 676 from yesterday). There have been 5,409 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (38 reported […]
PIMA COUNTY, September 4, 2020 – The Pima County Health Department and the University of Arizona are collaborating to increase facemask use on Tumamoc Hill. Tumamoc Hill, managed by the University of Arizona in partnership with Pima County, requires all users to wear masks while exercising, due to the difficulty of maintaining 6 feet of […]
The City of Tucson Mayor and Council 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 to pay rent or utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) department partnered with several agencies to […]
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is warning unemployed state residents that the extra $300 benefits payout may run out soon, without notice, and Gov. Doug Ducey says he won’t ask state lawmakers to step in to keep the benefit going. Arizona DES Director Michael Wisehart said yesterday, Sept. 2, that he has been […]
Arizona Taking Action To Prepare For Dual COVID-19, Influenza Epidemics PHOENIX — As Arizona continues efforts to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19, state health agencies and the Governor’s Office are partnering with health care providers and businesses to prepare for the upcoming flu season. Governor Doug Ducey today was joined by leaders representing hospitals,


















