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LATEST INFORMATION
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99,948 Total COVID-19 Cases In Maricopa County Since January
4% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions View County Data
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Maricopa County Unified Command Press Conference
School guidance, PPE discussed. Watch Full Video
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Impacted County Services
Get updated information on services impacted. View Updates
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Public Health's Recommendations for Schools, Explained
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Maricopa County Public Health is providing recommendations to schools based on updated CDC guidelines and current knowledge about COVID-19 spread in our community. As Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine explained today, "We cannot make decisions for schools, but what we can do, if schools reopen in person, is give them recommendations on how to hold school in the safest way possible." |
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What Criteria Should Be Used For Schools Considering In-Person Classes?
School policy is made by school administrators, school boards, and the Arizona Department of Education. Maricopa County Public Health provides guidance that helps these groups make informed decisions.
Each school district is different, and what makes sense for one might not make sense for another. However, Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine did outline some criteria that could be used by decision makers when considering whether to offer in-person classes, including:
- Downward slope of confirmed new cases
- Decrease in percentage of positive tests
- Widespread testing with timely test results
Watch the Video >
View Maricopa County Data Dashboard >
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What About Masks?
Public Health strongly recommends students, teachers, and staff at Maricopa County schools wear masks on campus because maintaining social distancing for an entire school day will likely prove difficult. However, this is a policy decision that will be made at the local and state levels. It is not a mandate from Public Health.
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What Parents Should Know
Parents should know that Public Health is actively working with all Maricopa County school districts to provide the latest information about how COVID-19 spreads. In fact, Public Health works with schools year-round on disease control, and there's a pretty good chance our team knows your child's school nurse.
How Public Health Works With Schools Year-Round (VIDEO) >
Parents have an important role to play as well. Many schools have posted their reopening plans online; others ask directly for parental input as they consider next steps. By engaging with school leaders at this critical time, parents can help schools determine the best way to open for learning this fall and beyond.
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School Supplies
Maricopa County Unified Command is supplying school districts with starter kits of personal protective equipment (PPE). Any public, private, or charter school that requested a kit is able to get one. School districts are responsible for any additional PPE needs.
See what is in the kits (VIDEO) >
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Don't Forget About Vaccinations
Regardless of when in-person classes resume, you’ll want your children to be up-to-date on their immunizations. Public Health has adjusted operations at its three clinics to safely serve families who need immunizations. These immunizations are free, but you’ll want to make an appointment first.
Learn more >
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Flood Control District
There’s the potential for rain in the Valley this week as we prepare for the monsoon to ramp up. Are you ready? Flood Control District has a bunch of resources on its new monsoon website, including information on how to properly fill sandbags to protect your property from flooding.
Learn more at Maricopa.gov/Monsoon >
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Elections and Recorder's Office
50 Vote Centers are open across Maricopa County for people who want to vote in person for the August Primary Election, with another 30 opening next week. Safety measures are in place, and in-person voters are strongly encouraged to wear masks. If you’d rather vote by mail, but don’t have a ballot, you have until Friday, July 24 to request one by visiting BeBallotReady.Vote.
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Have you completed your 2020 Census? There’s still time, if not. An accurate census means Maricopa County will gets its fair share of federal dollars to invest in things like public health, infrastructure, and schools. We want everyone to count so we all benefit!
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