Tucson mayor extends emergency declaration through June 8

"Strongly advises" residents to wear masks 

TUCSON, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Tucson Mayor Regina Romero has extended Tucson's emergency declaration due to the coronavirus at through June 8.

In her press release, the Somerton native “strongly advises” that people adhere to social distancing requirements and wear masks.

Read the full order here.

The order also advises the following:

• That employers let people telecommute whenever possible to limit the gathering of employees at work sites

• That employers provide face masks to workers;

• Parks, recreation facilities and city buildings, excluding city court, will remain closed until the emergency declaration is lifted.