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ARIZONA IS A WORLD LEADER FOR COVID-19 CASES - There were nearly 27,000 new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Arizona during the most recent seven-day period available, according to a data analysis by Capitol Media Services. That's nearly 3,700 new infections this past week for every 1 million Arizona residents. That's higher than any state in the country and any other country in the world, according to a separate analysis this week by The New York Times. As of today, July 9, Arizona is now recording 112,671 positive coronavirus cases, with 4,057 new cases reported today. The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 10,835 cases are in Pima County. There have now been 2,038 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona, and 313 of those occurred in Pima County. Meanwhile, the City of Tucson maintains an up-to-date COVID-19 website (link below) that includes information for businesses, residents, and even activities for kids. The site is updated as information evolves. COVID-19 website From Capitol Media Services via the Arizona Daily Star From The New York Times
REID PARK ZOO WELCOMES BIRTH OF GREVY’S ZEBRA FOAL - Reid Park Zoo this week announced a new addition to its family. Anna, a 7-year-old Grevy’s zebra, gave birth to a male foal on July 4. The foal was standing and nursing within an hour of his arrival, and both mom and baby are doing well. Anna and her 18-year-old mate, Ben, are both first-time parents. The pair came to Reid Park Zoo last spring thanks to a breeding recommendation as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan. Grevy’s zebras are the largest zebra species, and no stripe patterns are the same. As part of its survival in the wild, a newborn foal quickly learns to recognize his mother by identifying her distinctive stripe pattern, as well as using sight, sound, and smell. Grevy’s zebras are an endangered species whose population in the wild has dropped significantly over the last 40 years, with fewer than 2,000 of them remaining in Africa today. While the Zoo remains closed to the public due to COVID-19 precautions, you can follow the growth and milestone moments for the zebra foal, meerkat pups, and elephant calf. See how you and your kids can enjoy the Zoo during its closure a bit later in today's NewsNet. Read the news from Reid Park Zoo. Reid Park Zoo website
APPLY TO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT - Per the direction of the Mayor and Tucson City Council, the City is forming the advisory Commission on Equitable Housing and Development (CEHD) to inform the City’s decisions related to Tucson’s inadequate number of affordable housing units and high rates of poverty. The City is actively seeking candidates who represent Tucson’s geographic, economic, and demographic diversity to collaboratively develop solutions for housing affordability, poverty, and involuntary displacement. The deadline to apply is July 31. The application and additional information can be accessed online by following the link below or contacting Ann Chanecka at Ann.Chanecka@tucsonaz.gov or (520) 837-6691. Application and information
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES IS HIRING DRIVERS - Do you like keeping busy at work? The City of Tucson's Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) might be the perfect fit for you. EGSD is looking for experienced equipment operators to join its Refuse Collection Team. The job includes following an assigned route and picking up trash and/or recycling from residential and commercial containers. Applicants must have a Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) and two years of experience operating heavy equipment for collecting solid waste or four years of experience operating other hydraulic heavy equipment. Read the job description.
STAY AT HOME FUN: REID PARK ZOO (VIDEO) - Attention animal lovers, Jamie has some great ideas for you to see some of your favorite animals at Reid Park Zoo. You're just a few clicks away from a peek at Semba's elephant calf and an online classroom. It's not about being stuck at home, it's about being safe at home. Watch the video linked below to learn more. Watch the video. Reid Park Zoo
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