Maricopa County Public Health's epi curves make a distinction between complete data and incomplete data, showing trends over time while also accounting for lag time in reporting such as delays in test results.  

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We all have errands to run and things to check off our to-do list. During the pandemic, it’s worth considering whether all of them require you to leave your house. To help reduce your risk of getting or spreading COVID-19, consider these five questions before venturing out.

Residents who suspect they may have COVID-19 are encouraged to get tested. Maricopa County is working with trusted partners to provide testing in communities around our region. The goal is to enhance the testing capacity already put in place by the state of Arizona and some cities. Visit maricopa.gov/COVID19Testing for a list of community testing events, as well as links to testing options available from Arizona Department of Health Services.

A new requirement that hospitals report all COVID-19 hospitalizations to the state has resulted in some changes to our data.  In Maricopa County, you may have noticed our hospitalization rate has gone from 4% to 6% over the past few days.  This does not reflect more hospitalizations in recent days; rather, this is an adjustment to the total number of cases that have been hospitalized at some point since the pandemic began.  Essentially, hospital reports make our data more complete. 

People who are looking for a better idea of current hospitalization trends should refer to the Arizona Department of Health Services dashboard and look at both inpatient use and hospitalization.  This data shows the number of COVID-19 patients in the hospital has been declining in recent days.

Here’s another reason to hunker down indoors if you can: there’s an excessive heat warning in effect from now through Saturday.  Temperatures could top 115 degrees tomorrow and Friday.  If you do need to go outside, you’ll want to know the signs of heat illness so you can stay safe.  Heat relief stations are also available throughout Maricopa County for those who need to cool off or find shelter.

Maricopa County now has nearly 80 Vote Centers open to serve voters in the August Primary Election. Find a time and location that works for you between now and Election Day! If you didn’t mail your ballot today, you’ll need to drop it off at a vote center or a secure ballot drop box before 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, August 4. 

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The Maricopa County Planning and Development Department continues to see strong demand for building permits, with most people choosing to submit their plans online.  Last week, 86% of permit applications were submitted online, part of a larger trend that began prior to the pandemic.

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Don’t miss your opportunity to make your voice count and help your community get stronger.  Participate in the 2020 Census.  It’s your civic duty, and it’s also the way Arizona receives its fair share of federal funding for infrastructure, emergency response, and community services.