Tucson, Arizona. June 7.
Mayor Regina Romero shared that she will delay reopening city buildings and Parks and Recreation services for at least two weeks, due to the increase in COVID-19 cases.
Romero said the decision, which she, City Manager Michael Ortega and City Attorney Mike Rankin came to Friday, June 5, followed talks with leaders of the Pima County Health Department. The move would push back the city’s phase one reopening day from Monday, June 8 to Monday, June 22.
“We saw some very disturbing figures for June 1, 2 and 3,” Romero said. “COVID-19 cases spiked up incredibly aggressive in those days.”
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