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TUCSON UNDER EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING AGAIN TODAY (VIDEO) - The National Weather Service's Excessive Heat Warning continues today, July 30, and runs through Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Today's high temperature is expected to reach 109 degrees, increasing to 111 tomorrow, with no chance of rain until a slight chance (10%) moves in Saturday night. As the weather heats up, Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) encourages community members and pet owners to take extra precautions to keep their pets safe and cool. If you see a pet suffering in the heat, please call (520) 724-5900 and press 4. Watch the videos linked below for some important safety tips for humans and their pets. Watch a heat safety video (humans) Watch a safety video (pets) PACC National Weather Service 7-day forecast
PIMA COUNTY INCREASES CONTACT TRACING FOR COVID-19 - Local contact tracing efforts will be increasing significantly this week as the Pima County Health Department and Maximus Health Services, Inc.’s expanded workforce begin making calls. The new contact tracing teams have completed training and will be starting calls this week. Calls will be coming from (833) 771-XXXX or (520) 724-XXXX. Caller ID will display as “Pima Health Dept.” If you get a call from a number beginning with these numbers, please answer. You will only receive a call if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are listed as a contact in a case. You will be asked about any symptoms you may have, when they began, and where you have been since two days before they started. You also will be reminded of isolation practices or what to look for if you do start to feel sick. Beware of scams, though, as the Health Department and Maximus will never ask you for your social security number, insurance information, or money for testing. Read the news release
COVID-19 THURSDAY UPDATE - As of today, July 30, Arizona now has 170,798 positive coronavirus cases, with 2,525 new cases reported today. The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 15,884 cases are in Pima County. There have been 3,626 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona, and 450 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
NEW MOB AT REID PARK ZOO (VIDEO) - Meet the five new meerkats who made their first appearance on April 10 at Reid Park Zoo. See them as tiny pups, and now almost full grown, imitating their parents' behaviors. While the Zoo is currently closed, check its website and social media posts for updates on these active cuties. Watch the video Reid Park Zoo
SPECIAL DESIGNATION HELPS BUSINESSES REOPEN DURING PANDEMIC - The Pima County Health Department this month launched a media campaign to help educate the public about how to find restaurants, pools, and attractions that meet the department’s COVID-19 operating requirements. The program, called Ready For You, is tied to the Pima County Board of Supervisors' May 21 proclamation establishing required COVID-19 protective measures for restaurants, County-leased visitor attractions, and pools operated by resorts, hotels, fitness centers, and gyms. Though Gov. Doug Ducey has again closed gyms and bars, the program will still apply to those facilities when they are ready to reopen. Businesses that meet the County’s requirements will receive the Ready For You emblem to display at entrances and use in marketing materials and social media. Read the news release Ready for You
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