COVID-19 Case Update for Pima County
PIMA COUNTY, March 19, 2020 - There are currently seven (7) cases of COVID-19 in Pima County. See below for the Health Department's updated information for current cases of COVID-19 in Pima County. All cases have been over the age of 50 and there has been no link identified between any of them:
New cases announced March 19, 2020
- A female in her 50s who is hospitalized
- A male in his 50s who is isolating and not hospitalized
Cases announced March 9, 2020 – March 18, 2020
- A male in his 80s who has recovered
- A male in his 50s who is hospitalized
- A male in his 70s who is hospitalized
- A male in his 60s who is hospitalized
- A female in her 60s who is isolating and not hospitalized
For every case identified in Pima County, the Health Department:
- Does an investigation to identify close contacts and exposure risks during the time the individual was contagious.
- Recommends that household contacts remain at home and monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days.
- Works with the healthcare providers, state public health, and the individual involved to ensure the health and safety of the public.
For updated case counts and more information about COVID-19, visit www.pima.gov/COVID19. The public can also call 1-844-542-8201 for general questions.
Media Contact: Pima County Joint Information Center, 520-222-1515.
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