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LATEST INFORMATION
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136,060 Total COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Maricopa County
10% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions Demographic Breakdown
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Small Business Relief Program
Accepting applications from businesses, non-profits Learn How to Apply
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Mask Mandate in Effect for Maricopa County
Face coverings required in enclosed public spaces View Updates
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A New Resource For Parents Of School-Age Children
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Public Health is providing regular guidance to school decision makers as they determine how to safely reopen, but we want to support parents as well. That’s why we’ve created FAQs to address common questions and concerns we are hearing from parents and caregivers of school-age children about what the benchmarks are about and how to make the most informed decisions when considering return-to-school options.
View School FAQ’s page >
RELATED: View school data dashboard by zip code or school district >
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What College Students Should Know
Thousands of college students are returning to campus this fall to a very different environment. Like the rest of us, they are being asked to change their behaviors to limit the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19. College students should know that just because they are young and healthy, that doesn’t mean they are protected from the virus. Almost two-thirds of all cases in Maricopa County--63% of them--are among those age 44 and younger.
Some young adults get very sick when they get the virus; others may have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. However, even people with no symptoms can spread the disease, and a mild case in one person does not necessarily mean a mild case to the people they expose, whether it's fellow students, co-workers, or older family members.
COVID-19 spreads easily, especially in a highly social setting like college. Students should avoid large gatherings to the extent possible, wash their hands regularly, carry hand sanitizer, maintain a distance of six feet between themselves and others, and wear masks.
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What If I Get Covid-19 But Don’t Have Insurance?
Many Americans rely on their jobs for health insurance coverage. With high unemployment across the country, more people find themselves without insurance at the worst possible time: in the middle of a pandemic. So what options do you have if you get sick with COVID-19 but don’t have insurance?
One option is to consider visiting a community health center. They will work with you to help you get access to a healthcare provider. You can call 602-253-0090 or look at the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers website to find a health care center near you.
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Why Do I Need A Flu Vaccine Every Year?
There are two reasons. First, a person’s immune protection from vaccination declines over time, so an annual vaccine is needed for the best protection. Second, because flu viruses are constantly changing, flu vaccines may be updated from one season to the next to protect against the viruses that research suggests may be most common during the upcoming flu season. For the best protection, everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated annually.
Our three childhood immunization clinics around Maricopa County now have the flu shot free for anyone 6 months through 18 years of age. Please call ahead to ensure vaccine is available.
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Will There Be Enough Flu Vaccine For Everyone?
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Elections and Recorder's Office
September is National Voter Registration Month. Are you registered? You can check your status and then determine how you want to cast your ballot—by mail, or in-person—at BeBallotReady.vote. The voter registration deadline is October 5.
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Unified Command
The efforts of Maricopa County Unified Command are being recognized in local and national media. Maricopa County was part of a team that helped bring down COVID-19 rates in the Town of Guadalupe. Our cameras were there for the beginning of the effort back in June (see video box), and the Arizona Republic and USA Today just reported on the positive outcomes!
Read more >
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Time is running out to 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. Make your voice count and complete your Census today!
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