Adults age 65+ and/or people with serious underlying medical conditions are at the highest risk of severe illness from
COVID-19, but anyone can get infected (see data).  That’s why Public Health advises all residents to take the following precautions when out in public:

We know business owners and employers want to reopen the right way, keeping employee and customer safety at the forefront.  Maricopa County Public Health provides guidance and information to businesses online while the Environmental Services Department (which inspects and regulates restaurants, public pools, and spas) has a COVID-19 Resources page that may be useful as well. 

RELATED: Review directives and guidance from Governor’s Office and Arizona Department of Health Services

The Maricopa County Human Services Department is providing job assistance through our career centers.  You can access resources or get one-on-one guidance virtually or in-person, by appointment.  For a list of “who’s hiring” plus information about applying for state unemployment benefits or other financial assistance, visit arizonatogether.org. 

Maricopa County and its partners are working to get high-risk populations off the streets and into safer spaces in order to protect their health, and community health, during the COVID-19 pandemic.  This effort includes finding alternate housing sites around the county where people have access to food, clothing, and medical care.

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The county donation center where people can drop off personal protective equipment is changing its hours of operation.  The donation warehouse will be open to accept donations BY APPPOINTMENT ONLY, Monday-Friday from 9 am to 5 pm each week.  To arrange a drop off time, please call 602-506-6767. 

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Maricopa County is following public health guidance as it considers when and how to reopen county government facilities.  Over the past few months, many customer service counters have been closed, a significant portion of the county workforce has been teleworking, and the county has been making more services accessible to the public online or remotely.  With the “Stay Home” order lifted, county leaders are planning a safe, slow return of the workforce, with more details to be released in the coming weeks.

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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will vote on the fiscal year 2021 budget on Monday.  The budget includes federal CARES Act funding meant to help communities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

RELATED: Board Approves Spending Guidelines for CARES Act Funding

On National Peace Officers Day, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office held a virtual “They Served Well” ceremony honoring fallen law enforcement officers.  MCSO lost Detention Officer Gene “Jim” Lee last year.

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Staying up to date on immunizations is important way to protect your child's health. Our clinics are now taking appointments to allow for social distancing. Adults and kids over 2 are asked to wear a cloth face covering when coming to their appointment.
Please call 602-506-6767 to schedule or visit maricopa.gov/immunizations.