HEALTH
PIMA COUNTY, November 13, 2020 – COVID-19 cases and hospital visits are increasing at an alarming rate in Pima County. Over the last three weeks, cases have been on the rise with just over 2000 cases reported from the first week of November. The number of hospital admissions for COVID-19 has also spiked, with 75 […]
Best plan for Thanksgiving 2020:
Stay Home if you can
Avoid share utensils with visitors
Use sanitizer, facemasks & alcohol wipes
Avoid parties
Fellow Tucsonans, a little info to help us all stay safe about a less invasive, less painful, and highly accurate free covid test option for you, your families, students, and employees. The saliva pcr test available via TucsonCovidTesting.com is safe, quick, easy to do, and according to many studies one of the highest accuracy tests […]
Thanksgiving is a time when many families travel long distances to celebrate together. Travel increases the chance of getting and spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others. If you must travel, be informed of the risks-involved. Lower Risk Activities: Having a small dinner with […]
It is highly recommended that everyone from 6 months of age get vaccinated and recommended by the end of October. However, as long as the virus continues to circulate, it will continue to be offered throughout the season. The vaccine is important for everyone but especially for people 65 years and older since they […]
As of today, Nov. 5, Arizona now has 252,768 positive coronavirus cases, with 2,135 new cases reported today (up significantly from 814 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 29,456 cases are in Pima County (up 165 from yesterday). There have been 6,087 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (28 […]
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, City Council Member Richard Fimbres, and City Manager Michael Ortega gathered last week at the Theresa Lee Public Health Center to get their flu shots. The seasonal flu, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic, could lead to a “twindemic,” and City leaders are recommending residents schedule their free flu shots. Watch the […]
Free COVID-19 Testing Through partnerships with Arizona State University, the City of Tucson, Accureference Labs, and Paradigm Labs, Pima County has opened sites offering FREE COVID-19 testing to anybody in the community ages 5 or older, without a doctor’s order, and even if you don’t have symptoms. These sites offer the “PCR” test that can […]
For Uninsured Women During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month Tucson, Arizona – El Rio Health will be offering free Mammogram Screenings for uninsured women in the month of October at three of their health centers. To qualify, the patient must be uninsured, over 40 years old with no current breast problems (no pain, discharge, lump, etc.) and must not have had
