Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Archived News

Mar 11, 2021 - On March 12 at 9 a.m., Pima County will expand the current vaccine eligibility throughout the County to include Frontline Essential Workers and people age 55 and older. 

Feb 18, 2021 - As vaccine providers in Pima County await vaccine deliveries, more appointments are set to be postponed at County supported sites. 

Feb 17, 2021 - Weather-related shipping issues could temporarily postpone 2,800 appointments for at Pima County COVID-19 vaccination sites if new supplies do not arrive in the next few days. 

Feb 16, 2021 - Pre-registration for COVID-19 vaccination appointments will expand at County-supported sites to people over 65 beginning at 9 a.m. on Feb. 18.  

Feb 10, 2021 - The state Department of Emergency and Military Affairs will be expanding a County vaccination site at the University of Arizona, increasing vaccine delivery capacity in the County and in Southern Arizona. 

Feb 05, 2021 - PCHD announces updated hours for COVID-19 vaccine registration help line 

Jan 27, 2021 - A Pima County-based study of a potentially promising COVID-19 screening method appears as a featured entry in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a prestigious national medical journal published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

Dec 18, 2020 - Pima County Health Department Logistics Manager Spencer Graves said today vaccinations are ahead of schedule for this week but warned the pace may slow next week due to changes by the state in Pfizer vaccine allocations.  

Dec 16, 2020 - The Pima County Board of Supervisors Dec. 15 voted 3-2 to impose a mandatory 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew throughout Pima County in an effort to stop the soaring rate of COVID-19 infections in Pima County. 

Dec 16, 2020 - Pima County Health Department Director Dr. Theresa Cullen tested positive for COVID-19 Dec. 15, part of an apparent outbreak in the department.  

Dec 14, 2020 - Pima County and area hospital partners will prioritize front-line health care workers treating COVID-19 patients, and residents and staff of long-term care facilities in initial distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Dec 11, 2020 - Leaders of the Pima County Health Department, county hospitals, and county fire districts have written an open letter to the community asking everyone in the County to wear a mask, stay home as much as they possibly can and avoid social gathering, even over the holidays, in order to stop the substantial transmission of COVID-19 in the County.  

Dec 07, 2020 - The Pima County Board of Supervisors at an emergency meeting Dec. 4 took several actions intended to help get better control of the spread of COVID-19 in Pima County. 

Dec 04, 2020 - The Pima County Health Department announced Friday expanded free COVID-19 testing at several locations, as test positivity rates approach 12% and new cases surge locally, in the state, and nationwide. (read more) 

Oct 13, 2020 - Since before the COVID-19 pandemic first arrived in Pima County, the Pima County Health Department started securing and distributing personal protective equipment (PPE), delivering over 6.7 million masks, face shields, gowns, and gloves within the community to date. 

Oct 09, 2020 - Department Homepage News Article Summary Goes Here 

Sep 17, 2020 - Department Homepage News Article Summary Goes Here 

Sep 15, 2020 - Halloween is a fun and beloved tradition but due to the ongoing pandemic, the Pima County Health Department is asking everyone in the county to celebrate Halloween this year in a manner that reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19. (Read more) 

Sep 15, 2020 - Recommendations to be active through September 29, 2020 

Aug 17, 2020 - Board of Supervisors Delays Fee Increase to Help Restaurants 

Aug 07, 2020 - Aug 07, 2020 - County and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs leading effort. 

Aug 06, 2020 - The Pima County Health Department, City of Tucson, and Paradigm Laboratories will begin free COVID-19 tests Friday, August 7 at the Morris K. Udall Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. (Read more.)
 

Aug 04, 2020 - Nuevos datos sugieren que los requisitos de máscara del Condado Pima y Tucson pueden estar afectando el número de casos nuevos de COVID-19 en la región. 

Jul 31, 2020 - New early data suggest that the Pima County and Tucson mask requirements may be making a dent in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the region. (Read more.)
 

Jul 29, 2020 - Los esfuerzos de rastreo de contactos locales aumentarán significativamente esta semana a medida que el Departamento de Salud del Condado Pima y la fuerza laboral ampliada de Maximus Health Services, Inc. comiencen a hacer llamadas. 

Jul 29, 2020 - Local contact tracing efforts will be increasing significantly this week as the Pima County Health Department and Maximus Health Services, Inc.’s expanded workforce begins making calls. (Read more.)
 

Jul 28, 2020 - El Departamento de Salud del Condado Pima ofrecerá pruebas de saliva gratis para COVID-19 en el Centro Comunitario Ellie Towne Flowing Wells, ubicado en 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road, empezando el miércoles 29 de julio.  

Jul 28, 2020 - The Pima County Health Department will begin offering free COVID-19 saliva testing at Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1660 W. Ruthrauff Road, beginning Wednesday, July 29. (Read more.)
 

Jul 10, 2020 - El Departamento de Salud del Condado Pima y los Laboratorios Paradigm comenzarán las pruebas COVID-19 gratuitas el lunes 13 de julio en el Centro de Eventos Kino, 2805 E. Ajo Way. Las pruebas serán solo con cita previa. 

Jul 10, 2020 - The Pima County Health Department and Paradigm Laboratories will begin free COVID-19 tests Monday, July 13 at the Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way. Testing will be by appointment only. (Read more.)
 

Jul 07, 2020 - Pima County has chosen Maximus Health Services Inc. to increase local COVID-19 contact tracing efforts. (Read more.)
 

Jul 07, 2020 - Pima County will partner with the Arizona State University (ASU) Biodesign Institute to increase local COVID-19 testing. (Read more.) 

Jul 07, 2020 - El Condado Pima ha elegido Maximus Health Services Inc. para aumentar los esfuerzos locales de rastreo de contactos de COVID-19. 

Jul 07, 2020 - El Condado Pima colaborará con el Instituto de Biodiseño de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona (Arizona State University) para aumentar las pruebas locales para COVID-19.  

Jul 01, 2020 - El Departamento de Salud del Condado Pima lanzó hoy una importante campaña en los medios de comunicación para ayudar a educar al público sobre cómo encontrar restaurantes, piscinas y atracciones que cumplan con los requisitos operativos durante la pandemia. 

Jul 01, 2020 - The Pima County Health Department today launched a substantial media campaign to help educate the public about how to find restaurants, pools and attractions that meet the Department’s COVID-19 operating requirements. (Read more.) 

Jun 25, 2020 - Para ayudar a las empresas ubicadas en el distrito de mejoras empresariales en el centro de Tucson superar desafíos económicos, de marketing y operativos resultantes de la pandemia de COVID-19, la asociación “Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP)” ha colaborado con el Condado Pima para crear los programas de subvenciones “Downtown Outdoor Café” y “Downtown Rebound” (Café al Aire Libre del Centro y Recuperación del Centro, respectivamente).  

Jun 25, 2020 - To help businesses in the downtown Business Improvement District overcome financial, marketing and operational challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Downtown Tucson Partnership has teamed up with Pima County to create the Downtown Outdoor Café Grant and Downtown Rebound Grant Programs. (Read more.) 

Jun 24, 2020 - El Condado Pima y la asociación “Downtown Tucson Partnership” se unirán para obtener Equipo de Protección Personal (PPE por sus siglas en inglés) para las empresas locales ubicadas en el centro de Tucson dentro del Distrito de Mejoras Empresariales (BID por sus siglas en inglés) con el fin de acelerar su recuperación de la pandemia COVID-19. 

Jun 24, 2020 - Pima County and Downtown Tucson Partnership are teaming up to procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for local downtown businesses in the Business Improvement District (BID) in an effort to speed their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Read more) 

Jun 22, 2020 - La Junta de Supervisores del Condado Pima, el 19 de junio, votó 3-2 para declarar una resolución de protección de salud pública en todo el condado que requiera el uso de máscaras en público si no se pueden mantener 6 pies de distancia física.  

Jun 22, 2020 - The Pima County Board of Supervisors June 19 voted 3-2 to enact a countywide public health protection resolution requiring the wearing of face coverings when in public if 6 feet of physical distancing cannot be maintained. (Read more.) 

Jun 19, 2020 - El Condado Pima y la Ciudad de Tucson se han asociado con Hownd, una plataforma de marketing en línea, en un programa de cupones digitales que estará disponible de forma gratuita para las empresas locales que han sido impactados por los efectos de COVID-19. 

Jun 19, 2020 - Pima County and the City of Tucson have partnered with Hownd, an online marketing platform, on a digital voucher program that will be available free to local businesses navigating the effects of COVID-19. (Read more.) 

Jun 18, 2020 - La Junta de Supervisores del Condado Pima tendrá reunión especial el viernes 19 de junio. 

Jun 17, 2020 - La Cruz Roja Americana, en colaboración con el Departamento de Salud del Condado Pima, están trabajando para brindar apoyo a los damnificados por el incendio “Bighorn.”  

Jun 17, 2020 - El Subcomité Camino Hacia la Recuperación del Condado Pima se reunirá el viernes 19 de junio. 

Jun 17, 2020 - The American Red Cross with the Pima County Health Department are working together to support residents affected by the Bighorn Fire. (Read more.) 

Jun 17, 2020 - The Pima County Back to Business Road to Recovery subcommittee will meet Friday, June 19. (Read more.) 

Jun 17, 2020 - The Pima County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting Friday, June 19, at 3 p.m. in the Board Hearing Room, 130 W. Congress St. (Read more.) 

May 29, 2020 - Una encuesta dirigida por el Condado Pima que cubre las prioridades de la comunidad para la reapertura de negocios durante la pandemia COVID-19 mostró un apoyo abrumador para el saneamiento y la salud de los empleados y consumidores. 

May 29, 2020 - A Pima County-led survey covering community priorities for business reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic showed overwhelming support for sanitation, and employee and consumer health. (Read more.) 

May 27, 2020 - El condado Pima ha actualizado una página web, la cual permita a los funcionarios de salud monitorear los criterios que se tienen que cumplir para reducir restricciones de distanciamiento físico durante la pandemia de COVID-19.  

May 27, 2020 - Pima County has updated a webpage allowing health officials to monitor the criteria that must be met in order reduce physical distancing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Read more.) 

May 26, 2020 - Piscinas y salpicaduras o chapoteos permanecen cerradas debido a la pandemia.  

May 26, 2020 - Pools and splash pads remain closed due to pandemic. read more... 

May 22, 2020 - La Junta de Supervisores del Condado Pima, en una reunión especial del 19 de mayo, votó 3-2 para revisar las reglas para las medidas de protección que algunas empresas deben seguir durante la pandemia. 

May 22, 2020 - The Pima County Board of Supervisors at a special meeting May 19 voted 3-2 to revise rules for protective measures some businesses should follow during a pandemic. (Read more.) 

May 19, 2020 - El departamento de salud del condado Pima, por medio de su proceso de inspección, alienta a todos los restaurantes, albercas, gimnasios, centros de acondicionamiento físico, hoteles y resorts y otras empresas incluidas en la proclamación del 13 de mayo de la junta de supervisores del condado Pima a adoptar estándares mínimos de salud pública y seguridad durante la pandemia. 

May 19, 2020 - The Pima County Health Department is encouraging through its inspection process all area restaurants, pools, gyms, fitness centers, hotels and resorts and other business covered by the May 13 Pima County Board of Supervisors Proclamation to adopt minimum standards of public health and safety during the pandemic. (Read more.) 

May 15, 2020 - El público puede participar en persona bajo las pautas COVID-19 

May 15, 2020 - El Departamento de Salud del Condado Pima envió una alerta a los proveedores de salud conductual y de la comunidad el 15 de mayo, notificándoles sobre un aumento en las muertes por sobredosis de fentanilo, pidiéndoles que estén alertas y brindando una lista de acciones específicas pueden tomar para ayudar a frenar el aumento. 

May 15, 2020 - Members of the public may participate in person under COVID-19 guidelines at the 9 a.m. meeting. (Read more.) 

May 15, 2020 - Fentanyl is extremely potent, frequently leading to accidental overdose. (Read more.) 

May 14, 2020 - Biblioteca del condado Pima proyecta abrir algunas sucursales con horarios limitados  

May 14, 2020 - Beginning Monday, May 18, many Pima County Public Libraries will reopen for public use. The Libraries plan to open to public at 10 a.m. (Read more.) 

May 13, 2020 - El Departamento de Recursos Naturales, Parques y Recreación abrirá dos de sus instalaciones de campo de tiro este sábado 16 de mayo. 

May 13, 2020 - El Departamento de Recursos Naturales, Parques y Recreación abrirá dos de sus instalaciones de campo de tiro este sábado 16 de mayo.  

May 13, 2020 - Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation will not yet open pools and splash pads, despite the lifting of restrictions announced today by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. (read more) 

May 13, 2020 - Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation will open two of its shooting range facilities this Saturday, May 16. (Read more.) 

May 11, 2020 - The Pima County Health Department has sent all restaurants and other facilities with on-premises dining 17 protective measures they should adopt for dine-in services during the pandemic. Read more. 

May 11, 2020 - World View has pivoted its operations to become a Cinderella of sorts, creating isolation gowns for Pima County healthcare workers. Read more. 

May 07, 2020 - Albergue de animales repartirá bolsas de alimentos de un galón para mascotas a familias afectadas por COVID-19  

May 07, 2020 - Animal shelter to hand out 1-gallon bags of pet food for families impacted by COVID-19. Read more. 

Apr 29, 2020 - El diseño de la sala de redacción de COVID-19, tanto en inglés como en español, ha cambiado para facilitar su navegación y encontrar un sinnúmero de información sobre la mitigación y gestión de COVID-19. 

Apr 29, 2020 - El Administrador del condado Pima, Chuck Huckelberry, anunció el 24 de abril la contratación de la Dra. Theresa Cullen como la nueva directora del Departamento de Salud del Condado a partir del 1º de junio. 

Apr 29, 2020 - The design of the COVID-19 newsrooms, in English and Spanish, have changed to make it easier to navigate and find myriad information about COVID-19 mitigation and management. 

Apr 29, 2020 - Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry today announced the hiring of Dr. Theresa Cullen as the new County Public Health Director, effective June 1. Read more.  

Apr 27, 2020 - El departamento de recursos naturales, parques y recreación del condado Pima ha pospuesto inscripciones para programas de verano en siete de sus centros comunitarios. Leer más. 

Apr 27, 2020 - Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation has postponed registration for summer programs at seven of its community centers. Read more. 

Apr 25, 2020 - Data shines light on early cases of COVID-19 in Pima County. Read more.  

Apr 25, 2020 - Los datos publicados por el departamento de salud del condado Pima pintan un cuadro más claro del brote del coronavirus en nuestra comunidad.  

Apr 24, 2020 - All 26 branches of the Pima County Library are closed, but the free WIFI remains on. Read more.  

Apr 24, 2020 - Las 26 sucursales de la Biblioteca del Condado Pima están cerradas, pero el WIFI gratuito permanece encendido. 

Apr 22, 2020 - $315,000 will go to support, sustain and expand local food security programs. Read more. 

Apr 22, 2020 - The Community Action Agency adds staff to serve those seeking aid from the COVID-19 Rental Eviction Assistance Program. 

Apr 22, 2020 - Policy change for relief checks that impacts those receiving Social Security, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income, others 

Apr 22, 2020 - La agencia de acción comunitaria agrega personal para servir a las personas en busca de asistencia por medio del programa de asistencia para la prevención del desalojo. Leer más. 

Apr 22, 2020 - Cambio de política para cheques de auxilio afecta a personas que reciben seguro social, seguro social por incapacidad, ingreso de seguridad suplementario, y más. Leer más. 

Apr 20, 2020 - Library staffer stand ready to offer help with digital services, research, recommendations and much more. 

Apr 20, 2020 - Las sucursales de la biblioteca publica del condado Pima permanecen cerradas, pero hay bastantes servicios disponibles en línea y mucho más.  

Apr 17, 2020 - The Pima County Workforce Investment Board met virtually for the first time Friday, with an emphasis on changes to community services programs in the past month and planning for an economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Apr 17, 2020 - Se reunió la junta directiva de inversión de la fuerza laboral (WIB por sus siglas en inglés) del condado Pima por primera vez viernes, con un énfasis en cambios a los programas de servicios comunitarios durante el mes pasado y planeación para la recuperación económica después de la pandemia COVID-19. 

Apr 16, 2020 - The Pima County Dislocated Worker Hotline seeks to help with more than just guidance with Arizona unemployment benefits. 

Apr 16, 2020 - La Línea Directa de Trabajadores Desplazados del Condado Pima está asistiendo de muchas otras maneras además de guiar con los beneficios de desempleo de Arizona. 

Apr 15, 2020 - The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) last week distributed more than $26.9 million in Unemployment Insurance after a record number of Arizonans applied for unemployment benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Apr 15, 2020 - El departamento de seguridad económica de Arizona (DES por sus siglas en inglés) distribuyó la semana pasada más de $26.9 millones en pagos de seguro de desempleo a Arizonenses. 

Apr 14, 2020 - The parent company of the Green Valley News/Sahuarita Sun has established a $500,000 community grant program to assist locally-owned businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Businesses may apply for a dollar-for-dollar advertising/marketing matching grant ranging from $200 to $10,000.  

Apr 14, 2020 - Locally operated small businesses can apply online through April 17 for a temporary funding assistance program approved by the Rio Nuevo District Board. 

Apr 14, 2020 - Governor Doug Ducey asked leaders from Arizona’s lodging and business communities to provide their feedback on a plan for economic recovery. 

Apr 14, 2020 - Many programs and services have been postponed or cancelled as part of the continuing effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

Apr 14, 2020 - Empresas locales pueden aplicar en línea hasta al 17 de abril para recibir asistencia económica temporal aprobada por el consejo del distrito Rio Nuevo.  

Apr 14, 2020 - La compañía “WICK Communications” ha establecido un programa comunitario de subvenciones de $500,000 para brindar apoyo a las empresas locales durante le crisis COVID-19.  

Apr 14, 2020 - El gobernador Doug Ducey pidió a los líderes de las comunidades de hospedaje y empresariales de Arizona que proporcionaran retroalimentación sobre un plan para la recuperación económica. 

Apr 14, 2020 - Empresas locales pueden aplicar en línea hasta al 17 de abril para recibir asistencia económica temporal aprobada por el consejo del distrito Rio Nuevo.  

Apr 13, 2020 - New DHS Map reveals where concentrations of people who tested positive live – not necessarily where someone is at higher risk of coming in contact with the virus.  

Apr 13, 2020 - El departamento de seguridad económica ha hecho los cambios varios. 

Apr 13, 2020 - Small businesses need our help, and you can help by checking out the Tucson Shops Tucson marketplace that went live this week. Buy now. Gift later. Shop local.  

Apr 13, 2020 - Jobs are for workers who can assist with disaster relief. 

Apr 13, 2020 - Here is a resource about changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Apr 13, 2020 - El nuevo sistema de mapas del Departmento de salud revela dónde viven las concentraciones de personas que dieron positivo en la prueba, no necesariamente dónde alguien tiene un mayor riesgo de entrar en contacto con el virus. 

Apr 13, 2020 - A handy guide on how to get started and changes to benefits that you need to know. 

Apr 13, 2020 - Las pequeñas empresas necesitan nuestra ayuda, y ahora puede ayudar visitando el mercado virtual Tucson Shops Tucson, lo cual se puso en marcha esta semana.  

Apr 13, 2020 - Aproximadamente 250,000 Arizonenses perdieron su empleo, según la escuela de negocios “Eller” de la Universidad de Arizona.  

Apr 13, 2020 - La administración de pequeñas empresas de los E.U. está contratando personal para asistir en los esfuerzos de ayuda para desastres. 

Apr 13, 2020 - El departamento de seguridad económica ha hecho los cambios varios. 

Apr 09, 2020 - El grupo Tucson Cancer Conquerors ha comenzado clases de ejercicios en línea a través de Facebook Live and Zoom durante la pandemia COVID-19. 

Apr 09, 2020 - Tucson Cancer Conquerors group will hold online exercise classes through Facebook Live and Zoom. 

Apr 03, 2020 - Efectivo el lunes 6 de abril, y hasta nuevo aviso. 

Apr 03, 2020 - Closures take effect April 6. 

Apr 03, 2020 - Layoffs and business closures that have accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic likely mean more people are WIC-eligible. 

Apr 02, 2020 - Almost two-thirds of the County’s 2,500 restaurants and bars are locally owned. 

Mar 31, 2020 - En cumplimiento de la Orden Ejecutiva Quédate en Casa del Gobernador Doug Ducey el 30 de marzo, el Condado implemento hoy su plan para reducir su fuerza laboral a aquellos empleados esenciales para operaciones críticas y para la respuesta COVID-19.  

Mar 31, 2020 - The website, pima.gov/COVID19Volunteer directs volunteers to the Arizona Emergency System for the Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals. Individuals with medical training are particularly in demand. 

Mar 31, 2020 - In compliance with Gov. Doug Ducey’s March 30 Stay Home Executive Order, the County today implemented its plan to reduce its workforce to those essential for critical operations and for the COVID-19 response. 

Mar 29, 2020 - El hombre tenía condiciones subyacentes que lo hicieron en alto riesgo de enfermedad grave  

Mar 29, 2020 - The man suffered from underlying conditions that put him at high risk 

Mar 28, 2020 - Información limitada publicada para proteger la privacidad, la familia. 

Mar 28, 2020 - Limited information released to protect privacy, family 

Mar 27, 2020 - Website addresses economic disruption caused by COVID-19 

Mar 27, 2020 - Latest cases are man and woman, both in their 80s. 

Mar 27, 2020 - Closure will be effective March 30. 

Mar 26, 2020 - Workforce development specialists will refer job-seekers to open employment listings and provide guidance on navigating the unemployment insurance application process. 

Mar 26, 2020 - Person was a man in his 70s with other health conditions that may have put him at higher risk. 

Mar 26, 2020 - Action follows March 19 order limiting all restaurants in the unincorporated County to delivery or take-out service, and closed numerous types of businesses, including bars, bowling alleys, yoga studios, and gyms. 

Mar 23, 2020 - Health officials urge community to take precautions to slow the spread of the virus. 

Mar 22, 2020 - Total is effective March 22. 

Mar 21, 2020 - The Pima County One-Stop Career Center is ramping up its response to laid-off employees and business owners seeking workers in the wake of workforce changes due to local and state actions taken to slow the spread of COVID-19. 

Mar 20, 2020 - The new case is a woman in her 60s who is isolating and not hospitalized. 

Mar 20, 2020 - NRPR-operated natural resource parks, urban parks and river parks, and associated facilities are expected to remain open 

Mar 19, 2020 - Visit our COVID-19 webpage for the latest news. 

Mar 19, 2020 - The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact.  

Mar 19, 2020 - Action in effect at 8 p.m., March 19.  

Mar 17, 2020 - All public library branches and bookdrops closed March 17 based on recommendations by the Arizona Library Association as well as guidance from the Centers for Disease Control. 

Mar 16, 2020 - Four (4) COVID-19 Cases in Pima County 

Mar 16, 2020 - The Presidential Preference Election, to be held March 17 by Arizona’s Democratic Party, will have a reduced number of polling places by law. Read more. 

Mar 15, 2020 - Case is the first case confirmed by a private testing lab.  

Mar 13, 2020 - Officials are investigating a case currently receiving care at a local hospital  

Mar 09, 2020 - The resident recently returned from a trip where the virus had become widespread.