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LATEST INFORMATION
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124,136 Total COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Maricopa County
10% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions Demographic Breakdown
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Impacted County Services
Get updated information on services impacted. View Updates
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State Provides School Guidance for In-person Learning
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General State Recommendations For Schools Reopening
The Arizona Department of Health Services has provided schools and childcare facilities with general protocol recommendations. Some of these include:
- Symptom screening for all individuals entering the establishment (children, staff, and families).
- Maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet between individuals who are not part of the same household, as feasible.
- Increase handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or increase use of hand sanitizer, containing at least 60% alcohol, if appropriate.
- Use of cloth face coverings, as appropriate.
- Stagger times for drop-off, pick-up, recreation and hallway use to avoid crowded areas.
- Prevent mixing of classrooms.
- Non-congregate meal and/or snack times.
- Frequent cleaning and disinfection, especially of high touch surfaces.
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Understanding The Risks
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health has developed a tool for schools to understand ways to lower risk of COVID-19 infection when returning to school.
Download the pdf >
What Is Causing Excess Mortality In Maricopa County?
At a news conference earlier this week, Dr. Sunenshine from the Department of Public Health provided clarification on how excess mortality in Maricopa County can directly or indirectly be related to COVID-19.
Emergency Rooms are Safe
Get the Medical Care You Need. Emergency Rooms are safe for all emergencies, and if you have an emergency, you should still seek medical attention. See the signs of heart attack and stroke that everyone should know. It could save a life.
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Am I Considered A Close Contact Even If I Was Wearing A Face Covering?
Yes, if you were within six feet of someone who was infectious with COVID-19 for more than 10 minutes, you are considered a close contact—mask or no mask. While cloth face coverings do provide protection to the person wearing the mask, it is not as good as staying at least six feet away. Cloth face coverings are more efficient at reducing spread from the person wearing the mask.
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Is Public Transportation Safe?
You’re safer at home, but if you do need to get around town, there are some things you should know about rideshares, taxis, and other common forms of transportation.
CDC guide to transportation >
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Traveling Overnight
Planning a trip that includes a hotel stay? The CDC offers these tips:
- Use options for online reservation and check-in, mobile room key, and contactless payment.
- Before you go, call and ask if all staff are wearing cloth face coverings at work.
- Look for any extra prevention practices being implemented by the hotel, such as plexiglass barriers at check-in counters, and physical distancing signs in the lobby.
- Ask if the hotel has updated policies about cleaning and disinfecting or removing frequently touched surfaces and items (such as pens, room keys, tables, phones, doorknobs, light switches, elevator buttons, water fountains, ATMs/card payment stations, business center computers and printers, ice/vending machines, and remote controls).
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Testing Options Across The Valley
Mental Health Check
This is a stressful time. Don’t brush off what you’re feeling, even if you know someone with even more challenging circumstances. There are mental health and wellness resources on arizonatogether.org. You may also consider these self-care practices from the CDC:
- Take breaks from screen time
- Take care of your body
- Do activities you enjoy
- Connect with others (from a safe distance)
To speak to a trained crisis counselor, call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
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Arizona Together
These are hard times and it’s good to remember: we’re all in this together. Whether you’re looking for help paying the bills, finding a job, or managing stress, arizonatogether.org has resources that can help. Are you in a position to help others? See how you can get involved right here in Maricopa County. |
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Planning and Development
Elections and Recorder’s Office
More than 850,000 voters participated in the August Primary Election! That’s a record! In 2018, participation was under 700,000 and in 2016, it was under 600,000.
Today, results were audited in a hand count by 3-member citizen boards. The county’s Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian chairs appoint the boards. The audit found that there is a 100% match between tabulated results and paper ballots.
The hand count audit is just one check on the elections process to ensure the integrity and security of the election is upheld!
See unofficial results >
Be Ballot ready for November General Election >
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In our community and in the 2020 Census, everyone counts. More responses to the Census mean more funding to help everyone thrive. Help your community return stronger. Respond to the Census today!
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