Important Message from the Mayor of Tucson

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 current COVID-19 infection rates, the Pima County Health Department, in concert with the City of Tucson and University of Arizona, are taking the following steps for the following geographic area: West 6th Avenue; East Campbell Avenue; South 10th Street; North Helen Street. Your complex is included within these boundaries.

1. A shelter-in-place self-quarantine recommendation is issued immediately to last for 14 days for – University of Arizona students who are living on and off campus within the defined geographical area noted below. Students are strongly encouraged to leave their homes only to attend essential classes as defined by the University of Arizona, and to work, obtain food, medical care, medicine or supplies, caring for family members, or to engage in outdoor recreation where social distancing is possible. We recommend that students use home delivery methods when available to decrease their movement. This recommendation will end September 29, 2020. Sustained transmission beyond this 14 day period may result in an additional period of time for this recommendation.

2. University of Arizona students who test positive for COVID-19 and live off campus will be offered the option of isolating within the isolation dormitories on campus if space is available. However, students living in on-campus university housing will be given priority.

Off-campus housing providers are encouraged to provide isolation housing and related services for their residents who test positive for COVID-19.

3. Apartment buildings within the geographic area and where the majority of residents are affiliated with off campus housing at the University of Arizona and have more than ten students in residence, will comply with the following during the next 14 days:
a. Close pools and spas;
b. Close recreation, game and/or fitness rooms or gyms; and
c. Prohibit gatherings of more than 10 individuals

4. Voluntary quarantines will be in effect for individuals residing in Greek houses where more than 10% of residents test positive for COVID-19.

5. The University of Arizona will make available to Pima County residents the current metrics that are being used to assess the pandemic on campus.”
Together, we can slow the spread of COVID-19.