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Just released: Maricopa County Public Health Launches Massive COVID-19 Investigation and Contact Tracing Effort
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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE

Public Health Details Plan to Expand COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Marcy Flanagan, Executive Director of Maricopa County Public Health, explains
the county’s sustainable plan to expand COVID-19 case investigations so that,
by July 1, Public Health has the capacity to contact 400-500 cases per day,
seven days per week.

What is Contact Tracing?

Having detailed discussions with positive COVID-19 cases and their close contacts is an important part of tracking the spread of the virus and assessing community risk.  In the public health world, these are referred to as investigations and contact tracing. Maricopa County Public Health has done this since the first reported local case at the end of January.  Today, Public Health announced detailed plans to expand that effort with new hires and the help of partners including Crisis Response Network and Banner Health Poison Control (see video above).

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What Guidance Does Public Health Provide to Close Contacts of a COVID-19 Case?

If you are a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case, you can expect to hear directly from Maricopa County Public Health.  What guidance do individuals receive?  Watch the video >     Watch today’s entire press conference from Unified Command >

Pools, Gyms Allowed to Reopen Today

Pools, spas, massage therapists, gyms, and fitness centers received the green light from the Governor’s Office to reopen today.  Facilities that do choose to open must incorporate physical distancing measures and additional sanitation. 

Guidance from the Governor's Office:

• Guidance for pools
• Guidance for spas and massage therapists
• Guidance for gyms and fitness centers

Can COVID-19 Spread in the Water?

According to the latest guidance from the CDC, there is no evidence suggesting that the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread through water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas.

Ways to Protect Yourself

If you’re at higher risk of getting the virus (adults age 65+ and/or people with serious underlying medical conditions), you’re advised to stay home as much as possible.  For those who do visit reopened businesses and public places, you should take the following precautions:

• Stay at least six feet away from others
• Consider wearing a cloth face covering if you cannot maintain at least
  six feet of distance between yourself and others while out
• Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth
• When leaving, use hand sanitizer
• When home, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds

Business Hotline

If you’re a business owner or employer, you may have questions beyond what is listed in official guidance documents.  We can help!  Public Health has partnered with 2-1-1 so employers and business owners can get answers about their role in preventing and slowing the spread of COVID-19. Just call 2-1-1 and follow the prompts to get to the business hotline.  It’s open for questions about implementing proper safety protocols from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. RELATED: Public Health’s Business Resource Page >

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State: ADHS

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All information requests related Maricopa County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic should be directed to the Joint Information Center using the email address caomedia@maricopa.gov.