The Board of Directors for the Recreation Centers of Sun City could decide on changes to the operating status of its facilities and upcoming events amid COVID-19 concerns.

The Board will meet in executive session Monday, March 16 and will immediately communicate this information once a decision has been made, according to a Sunday email.

RCSC stated it does not take Cardholders' health and safety lightly and continues to urge everyone to follow these precautions and guidelines:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

RCSC will post information on its website and social media accounts as this situation develops.

Already in the area, Sun City West and Sun City Grand, the latter which is a community in Surprise, announced closures of facilities and cancellation of events.

Sun City Grand moved to close and secure the Sun City Grand campus starting 10 p.m. Friday, March 13 through 8 a.m. Friday, May 1.

The closure includes all CAM Buildings; all CAM and SCG Meetings and Events; all Chartered Club Activities, except Golf, Meetings, and Events; and all Special Interest Group Activities, Meetings, and Events.

Open-air facilities such as Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Bocce, Lawn bowling, Horseshoes, etc. will remain unlocked and may be utilized by those community members who choose to do so.

To review the Board Meeting from March 12, click here to view the recorded video.

During this closure period, Administrative Staff will be available electronically.

The Recreation Centers of Sun City West moved to close indoor facilities through March 29.

Visit the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/ to keep up to date with information regarding the COVID-19.

As of 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, there have been 183 tests for COVID-19 in Arizona, according to the state Department of Health Services. Of those, 121 have been ruled out and 50 are pending.

Eighteen people have tested positive, according to the DHS. Eight are in Maricopa County, five are in Pinal County (all in the same family), and one in Graham County. Four are in Pima County.

For most people, COVID-19 causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. In older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness.

The vast majority of people recover from COVID-19.