Pima County reports first coronavirus case
Health officials say case is travel-related
TUCSON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Health officials announced Monday afternoon a Pima County resident has tested positive for coronavirus.
We have a person who tested preemptively positive for COVID-19 in Pima County. The case is travel-related, and the risk to the general population remains low. Wash 👏Your 👏 Hands 👏! @whatsuptucson @cityoftucson
— Pima County Health (@pchd) March 9, 2020
The patient lives in an unincorporated part of the county. They recently returned from an area with a community-spread outbreak.
Health officials say the person is not seriously ill. The patient is recovring at home.
State and county health officials are investigating the patient's contacts with the public.
