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Beyond the numbers

As of this writing there have been just over 43,000 tests for Covid-19 in Arizona, and 8% were positive, which means that 92% were negative. Does a 92% negative rate indicate progress?

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We are open !

Casalim Family Medicine remains open to see patients for acute or ongoing health needs. Of course, we will comply with mandates or recommendations on maintaining service issued by federal, state or Tucson city authorities as they may come along in terms of the COVID-19 pandemic. Up-to-date information, and recommendations, for coronavirus prevention can be found at the CDC website. If you have concerns about coronavirus, or some other issue please call

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Coronavirus COVID-19

There is rightful concern in Tucson and around the nation and world, about coronavirus, and how it may effect me, my family, our country & the world in the upcoming days to weeks. A local infectious disease specialist, sent me a guideline, as to how healthcare providers should address patients they may suspect of being infected. I thought a brief review would be helpful, even for the general public. In summary…