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Maricopa County remains under the official declaration of a local emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maricopa County Joint Information Center (JIC) is compiling a weekly list of resources for County residents to manage the physical, economic, social and emotional impacts of this declaration. Residents are encouraged to visit maricopa.gov/COVID-19 for the most up-to-date information.
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“Stay Home” Order Expires; Physical Distancing Still Encouraged
The statewide “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected” order expires today (May 15). Over the past few weeks, at the direction of Governor Doug Ducey, many businesses have been allowed to reopen physical locations.
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The Governor’s Office has provided the following guidance for businesses and their customers:
Guidance for Going Out in Public
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 in public:
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- 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
Face Masks and Coverings
If you choose to wear a face mask or cloth face covering in public or you’re required to wear one by a business or an employer, it’s important to understand how to wear and care for your mask so you get the most benefit. For starters, make sure the mask is worn over the nose and mouth, not just the mouth. And remember, face coverings are most effective helping prevent transmission of COVID-19 when used with physical distancing and good hand washing.
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Testing
Arizona Department of Health Services and its community partners are providing additional COVID-19 testing locations this Saturday. You can use the CDC’s coronavirus self-checker if you are experiencing cold- or flu-like symptoms and wondering if you have the virus. Increased availability of testing has led to an increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County. However, the percentage of positive cases requiring hospitalization has been steadily dropping, indicating more people with mild illness are getting tested.
Returning to Work
Some people may be cautious about returning to worksites for fear of contracting the virus. The CDC is providing guidance to employers as they consider reopening and/or bringing back staff. Individuals are encouraged to take personal precautions.
Help Finding A Job
Additional Assistance
Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for government assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visit arizonatogether.org to see a list of available resources including mortgage and rental assistance; meals for families and children; childcare; unemployment benefits; and more.
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County Operations Impact
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.
Learn more about current county operations >
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Respond to the 2020 Census
Responding to the 2020 U.S. Census is safe, easy, and important. You can help ensure your community gets its fair share of federal dollars to fund critical services like schools, health care, and transportation. So far, approximately 60% of Maricopa County residents have responded to the 2020 Census. If you’re not among them, why wait? Do your civic duty and respond to the Census now!
Respond online >
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Public Inquiries
Members of the public can get the latest information on the county response to COVID-19 by visiting maricopa.gov/COVID19. You may also want to follow Maricopa County and Maricopa County Public Health on social media. There are updates available in both English and Spanish.
For community partners looking to share approved messaging to help stop the spread, we have a COVID-19 Communications Toolkit. There are multi-language flyers, FAQs related to the virus, and downloadable graphics designed to share on social media.
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