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Maricopa County continues its efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health. The statewide Stay Healthy, Return Smarter, Return Stronger order remains in place to minimize the spread of the virus as Arizona’s economy reopens. The Maricopa County Joint Information Center is providing weekly updates in addition to daily updates regarding COVID-19 for the public. Residents are also encouraged to visit maricopa.gov/COVID19 for the most up-to-date information.
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Most Effective Protections Against COVID-19
While staying home and limiting contact with others is the most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus, it’s not always practical. With more people returning to work and other public places, you should know that not all preventive measures provide equal protection. Here are the most effective to least effective, ranked.
Guidance for High-Risk Individuals And Those Who Are Sick
Adults age 65 and over and people of all ages with severe chronic medical conditions such as heart, lung or kidney disease are at higher risk for more serious COVID-19 illness. You can find information about how to protect yourself and others, as well as information about what to do if you're sick or exposed to COVID-19 on Public Health's website.
Updated COVID-19 Symptom List
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to add to its list of possible symptoms associated with COVID-19. You can see the updated list here, where you can also access CDC’s symptom checker to help determine your likelihood of having the virus.
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Testing
Anyone seeking COVID-19 testing should contact their healthcare provider or visit azhealth.gov/TestingBlitz for upcoming testing dates and locations.
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Plans for Schools
On Monday, June 1, Governor Ducey will reveal specific plans for reopening public schools at the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year. Schools have been closed since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
View updates from Governor’s Office >
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Summer Camp Considerations
Many parents are considering summer camps for their kids. Below, watch guidance on summer camp protocols from Maricopa County Public Health.
Travel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues to discourage non-essential travel. For those who must travel, the CDC has some questions to consider. View CDC guidance >
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Excessive Heat and Your Health
Job Assistance
Approximately 40 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the start of the pandemic. Maricopa County provides support services for those who are unemployed through Arizona @ Work. Career services are available online and in person, by appointment. Job seekers are asked to complete this form. If you have difficulty completing the form, you can visit www.azjobconnection.gov or call the phone numbers below:
Unemployment insurance claims are handled at the state level, not through any department of Maricopa County. Visit the Arizona Department of Economic Security’s website for more details, or find additional advice for how to apply at arizonatogether.org.
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Court Operations And Other County Services
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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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