Pima County investigating Measles case

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Pima County has confirmed to 13News that they are investigating a confirmed case of measles in Pima County involving a Tucson resident.

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While PCHD has also confirmed the overall overall risk to the general public remains low, they are asking residents who were at the below listed places during the specified dates and times, to watch for symptoms for an extended period of time.

Location Date Time Watch for symptoms through this date
 La Posada Oro Valley 11050 N. Avenida Posada De Oro Oro Valley, AZ  July 9, 2026 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. July 31, 2026
 L.A. Fitness 4240 N. 1st Ave Tucson, AZ  July 9, 2026 8-11:30 p.m. July 31, 2026
 Sprouts  4282 N. 1st Ave. Tucson, AZ  July 9, 2026 9 p.m -midnight July 31, 2026
Quiktrip68 W. River Rd. Tucson, AZ  July 10, 2026 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 1, 2026
La Posada Oro Valley1050 N. Avenida Posada De Oro Oro Valley, AZ  July 10, 2026 10 a.m.-10 p.m.  Aug. 1, 2026
Tucson Mall500 N. Oracle Road Tucson, AZ (Hollister/Aeropostale, HMN, Lids and Pink) July 11, 2026 5-9:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 2026
Banner – University Medical Center South, Emergency Department2800 E. Ajo Way Tucson, AZ  July 14, 2026 7 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 2026
Walmart455 E. Wetmore Rd Tucson, AZ  July 14, 2026 7-9:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 2026

PCHD will be contacting individuals who may have been exposed, from a “520-724” phone number.

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The Tucson resident at the center of the investigation individual is fully vaccinated and developed symptoms after returning to Arizona from international travel. The individual is not hospitalized, but is isolating and recovering at home.

Here are the symptoms to watch out for 7-14 days after exposure:

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Runny nose
  • Red, watery eyes
  • A rash that usually begins on the face and spreads downward

MMR vaccinations are available at all Pima County Health Department clinics, regardless of insurance status. Clinic hours and locations are available on the Health Department’s website.

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