Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and the Pima County Health Department (PCHD) is closely monitoring any new developments.
Local Information and Response
There has been a single presumptive positive case of COVID-19in a returning traveler residing in unincorporated Pima County.
In addition to this page, get up-to-date information by following us on social media on Facebook, @pimacountyhealthdepartmentand Twitter, @pchd.
PCHD continues to work closely with state and federal health officials to prepare for COVID-19 in our community and is in close contact with local health systems and health care providers to review cases and provide guidance.
- The current risk for exposure to COVID-19 in Pima County remains low.
- The Health Department is working closely with healthcare, government, and many other public health partners to prepare for COVID-19 in our community.
There is a chance that people in Pima County will get flu, a common cold, or stomach bug, as we know these are circulating in our community. The best protections against COVID-19 are the same actions you should take to prevent these other illnesses: wash your hands frequently, get a flu shot, avoid people who are currently sick, and stay home when sick
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