Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
COVID-19 WEDNESDAY UPDATE - As of today, Oct. 21, Arizona now has 233,912 positive coronavirus cases, with 975 new cases reported today (down from 1,040 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 27,128 cases are in Pima County (up 109 from yesterday). There have been 5,854 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (17 reported today), and 635 of those occurred in Pima County (1 reported today). Meanwhile, the City of Tucson maintains an up-to-date COVID-19 website (link below) that includes information for businesses, residents, and more. The site is updated as information evolves.
Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ADDED GUIDANCE FOR HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES - Following up on previous safety tips, the Pima County Health Department has updated its guidance for Halloween. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the department is asking everyone to celebrate this year in a manner that reduces the risk of spreading the virus. In addition to hosting online or drive-by/drive-in Halloween activities, which are lower risk, there are layers of protection that you and people in your neighborhood should use if choosing more traditional activities. Options include giving away candy outdoors, making a cloth mask part of costumes, and taking frequent breaks to apply hand sanitizer. Of course, it's also important to maintain physical distancing as much as possible.
Halloween tips from Pima County Health Department
CITY SEEKING MEMBERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE - The City of Tucson is looking for four residents to serve on the Environmental Services Advisory Committee (ESAC). The committee advises the Mayor and Tucson City Council on all Environmental Services department programs and services, including rate structures, recycling issues, and environmental protection. Volunteers with experience in utility rate-making, business management, environmental engineering, neighborhood issues, and related fields are preferred. City of Tucson employees are not eligible to serve on the ESAC. The uncompensated members are appointed by the mayor and each member of the Tucson City Council. Additionally, the city manager nominates six members for final approval by the Mayor and Council. Council appointees serve terms concurrent with the council member, and those appointed by the city manager serve four-year terms. To be considered for a seat on the committee, submit a letter of interest to Robert.Rappaport@tucsonaz.gov.
ESAC
TUCSON POLICE CHIEF PRESENTED WITH NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD - The Police Executive Leadership Forum (PERF) presented its annual Leadership Awards yesterday, Oct. 20, to law enforcement leaders across the country who have advanced the policing profession and helped make their agencies more effective and their communities safer. Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus was one of three law enforcement professionals honored with this award. He was recognized for his forward-thinking leadership, innovative programs for improving officer wellness and first-line supervision, and learning from past incidents through sentinel event reviews. PERF, established in 1976, is a nonprofit police research and policy organization that works to improve the delivery of police services through strong national leadership, public debate of police and criminal justice issues, and research and policy development. Follow the links below for additional information.
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PERF
TRAFFIC ALERT: PIMA STREET/DODGE BOULEVARD INTERSECTION - Crews under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) are scheduled to rewire the traffic signals at the Pima Street and Dodge Boulevard intersection tomorrow, Oct. 22. The work is scheduled to take place from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic signals at the intersection will not be in operation during this work. Officers will direct travel through the intersection until the work is complete. You can expect delays when driving in the work area. Please obey all traffic control signs and watch for officers and construction personnel when driving near the intersection.
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