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LATEST INFORMATION
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429 COVID-19 Cases Reported Yesterday; 144,163 Cases Since January
9% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions View County Data
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COVID-19 Testing Available
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County Services Impacted by COVID-19
Get the latest information on programs, hours, and more View Updates
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Getting a flu shot is a quick, proven preventive measure you can take right now to protect your health, the health of your loved ones, and the precious resources of our health care system in the middle of a pandemic. Do your part and visit Maricopa.gov/flu to see how you can get the flu vaccine for free, whether you have insurance or not.
Not sure? Learn the facts about flu vaccines here.
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Have A Question About Schools and COVID-19?
Maricopa County Public Health plays an important role in helping schools understand data so they can decide when to reopen and how to operate safely. Here’s a quick review of our role:
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Providing data: Public Health provides the latest data and information about community spread so school boards and school districts can make informed decisions. Data by school district or zip code can be found at maricopa.gov/SchoolDashboard.
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Reducing spread: Public Health provides best practices for schools to protect staff and students, regardless of their current learning scenario. Information can be found at maricopa.gov/COVID19Schools.
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Monitoring COVID-19 cases and outbreaks: Public Health investigates every case of COVID-19, and if a case is affiliated with a school (i.e., is a student, staff member, or teacher), we work directly with the school to notify them and provide guidance about next steps. Should an outbreak of COVID-19 occur in a school, Public Health will conduct case investigations and work with the school to identify and notify any students or staff who are determined to be close contacts. Daily updates on school outbreaks can be found here.
Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page for parents and guardians.
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School Assistance
Maricopa County Unified Command is getting critical resources to school districts as more of them bring students back to campus. Unified Command has obtained and distributed the following personal protective equipment to schools:
- 800,689 cloth masks (including a direct shipment of 790,000)
- 35,600 surgical masks
- 60,400 gloves
- 31,705 testing supplies
- 30,129 hand sanitizer containers
- 18,955 disinfectant containers
Unified Command has also distributed more than 1,300 PPE starter kits to school districts. The PPE starter kits included masks, face shields, gloves, and gowns.
All told, Maricopa County has distributed more than four million pieces of PPE during the pandemic.
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Food Bank Assistance
Food insecurity is a huge issue in our community right now with many people who’ve never relied on assistance turning to local food banks for help. Making sure these organizations have the support and supplies they need is critical. That’s why the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors allocated $3 million in CARES Act funds to the non-profit Arizona Food Bank Network, which will award grants to organizations that provide food. Inquiries about agency qualifications or how to apply can be emailed to grants@azfoodbanks.org.
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Funeral Assistance
With finances tight because of the pandemic, some grieving families find themselves unable to pay for the burial expenses of a loved one. To assist, Maricopa County and Valley of the Sun United Way are partnering to provide assistance for funeral costs. The program, funded with CARES Act dollars, will provide qualifying families up to $1,200 for burial or cremation expenses at a participating licensed Maricopa County funeral home.
For application information, visit funeralassistanceprogram.org.
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Update on COVID-19 in County Jails
As of October 6, there were zero active COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County jails. During the entire pandemic, there have been a total of 1,671 positive cases in the county jail system with no deaths reported.
Learn more >
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Elections and Recorder's Office
In-person voting for the November General Election began today. And if you signed up to receive your ballot in the mail, you won’t have to wait much longer! The Elections Department started to mail ballots today as well. Below are some resources to help you vote:
If you want to track your ballot, you can text “Join” to 628-683 or visit BeBallotReady.Vote.
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Parks
The weather is cooling down, slowly but surely. Why not plan a visit to one of our fantastic county parks?
Plan your trip >
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Make your voice count and help your community return stronger. Participate in the 2020 Census so Arizona receives its fair share of federal funding for infrastructure, emergency response, and community services.
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