Pima County will extend a "test-to-treat" program another month and continue to offer Paxlovid antiviral oral medication to anyone who tests positive for COVID-19. The program has been extended once already due to popular response. Read more»
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Pima County’s free test-to-treat program for COVID-19 patients has been extended through August 24, after the federally supported Paxlovid program was set to end. Read more»
Pima County residents should stay safe and wear masks indoors in public for the July 4 weekend, the Health Department warned, as COVID cases and hospitalizations remain "high" in Maricopa and Pinal counties and "medium" closer to Tucson. Read more»
Pima Community College plans to increase property taxes and has bumped up tuition rates as the school tries to make up for lost revenue due to a low state support and declining enrollment. The college hopes to use increased revenues to raise staff wages and continue free services for students. Read more»
Pima County is revisiting COVID-19 public health policies, including vaccine requirements and sick leave for government workers, as the number of weekly cases of new infections among area residents continues to decline. Read more»
Dr. Cara Christ will resign as head of Arizona's Health Department after six years, following a month of COVID-19 cases increasing while Gov. Doug Ducey has maintained his stance against mandating face masks or vaccinations. Read more» 3