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PRIMARY ELECTION DAY TOMORROW - Tomorrow, Aug. 4, is primary election day in Pima County, but there are no City of Tucson offices being contested. Pima County is working to ensure voters and poll workers are protected as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Although the Pima County Recorder's Office says nearly half of the 177,000 early ballots mailed to voters have been returned, many people will show up at the polls tomorrow to vote or simply drop-off their early ballots, since it's too late to mail them back and have them counted. The 2,000 poll workers serving in Pima County will be supplied with masks, plastic face shields, gloves, disinfectant spray, and hand sanitizer. Masks and proper social distancing will be required for anyone who wishes to cast a ballot. If a voter does not have a mask, they will be provided one at their polling location. The polls will be open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
From the Arizona Daily Star
Pima County Recorder's Office
COVID-19 MONDAY UPDATE - As of today, Aug. 3, Arizona now has 179,497 positive coronavirus cases, with 1,030 new cases reported today. The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 16,741 cases are in Pima County. There have been 3,779 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona, and 462 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
PIMA ANIMAL CARE CENTER HOSTS VIRTUAL ADOPTIONS THIS WEEK - If you're looking for a new pet, you can check out your options virtually on Wednesday, Aug. 5, noon to 2 p.m. Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) will be hosting a live feed on its Facebook page where you can ask questions about the animals and adopt them. Adoption fees will vary, but puppies and kittens are $50, and there is an additional $20 licensing charge per adult dog. Adult dogs and cats are $35. See the animals virtually and then pick them up at the shelter.
PACC Facebook
FOOD BANK HAS ONLINE MAP FOR THOSE IN NEED - With many people seeking food assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic and after the $600 extra federal unemployment benefit expired last week, the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona offers an online map of where to go for those who need help. The Food Bank has locations in Tucson, Marana, Amado, Green Valley, Nogales, and a few other locations. You can find a link to the map below.
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona locations
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona's website
STUDY CONTINUES TO DETERMINE IF TUMAMOC HILL WILL REMAIN OPEN - The University of Arizona on July 24 said it was conducting a two-week study to see if visitors to the popular walking trail are adhering to the mandatory mask-wearing rule. If not, university officials say they will again close the mountain to visitors. The site was closed March 18 due to the coronavirus pandemic. It reopened May 25 and within a week saw nearly 1,000 people each day, according to the university. School officials also said that only 30-40% of visitors were following mask guidelines. The two-week evaluation period is due to end this Friday.
From the Arizona Daily Star
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