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LATEST INFORMATION
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239 Cases Reported Yesterday; 146,445 Cases Since January
9% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions View County Data
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Flu Vaccine Available
Get free flu shots; no insurance needed View Events
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3 Ways For Parents To Get Their COVID-19 Questions Answered
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If you have questions about COVID-19 and your kids, Public Health has three options available:
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Parent/guardian FAQ’s: This online resource is the best place to start for information.
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COVID-19 Parent Hotline: You can speak to someone directly using our new hotline. Dial 2-1-1, then press Option 6 for COVID-19, and then Option 3 to connect to a Parent Hotline staff member.
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Email us: Submit your questions through our parent email form.
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How To Use School Benchmark Data
Many schools around the Valley have reopened for hybrid or in-person instruction, but schools are encouraged to monitor our data dashboard for the latest information about community spread. The dashboard is updated every Thursday.
Remember: pop-up reports for each district/zip code will provide a recommended learning scenario, but you will NOT see a change in your area’s risk level or recommended scenario until two full weeks of data show a sustained increase or decrease in community spread. For example, if you noticed an increase for one week, but data for the second week reverts to the lower level of community spread, no change to the current learning scenario will be recommended.
The best way to determine if an area has already met the benchmarks for re-opening is to view its historical community spread data for the two consecutive weeks listed in our corresponding dashboard update calendar.
View school reopening dashboard >
View school outbreak data >
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6 Reasons To Get A Flu Shot
Okay, so maybe the idea of getting a shot isn’t the most appealing. But what about the satisfaction that comes with knowing you did your part to protect your community during a public health crisis? The flu shot is safe, effective, and fast to get. Even better, it’ll help reduce stress on our hospital system this fall and winter. Watch the video for six reasons to get the vaccine this year, even if you haven’t done it in the past, then visit Maricopa.gov/flu for FREE flu shot options for you and your family.
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The Difference Between Flu And COVID-19
This fall and winter, we will have both influenza and COVID-19 circulating in Maricopa County. They both can cause similar symptoms such as fever, cough, and body aches. So what are some key differences between the two?
Symptoms: COVID-19 can sometimes cause a person to suddenly lose their sense of smell or taste, while flu does not typically affect a person’s sense of smell or taste.
Mortality: We do not know how many people infected with COVID-19 die overall, but based on available information, it is likely between 2 and 10 times that of most flu strains.
Vaccine: There’s no COVID-19 vaccine available at this time, though development and testing are in progress. For COVID-19, physical distancing, wearing masks, hand hygiene, and other preventive actions are our best way to avoid COVID-19 infection. However, we can prevent flu—the flu vaccine is the best way to prevent flu and its complications. We know the vaccine is safe. And if you do get the flu after getting the shot, it’s likely to be less severe and you are much less likely to be hospitalized or die.
Learn where to get your flu vaccine for free at Maricopa.gov/flu.
Regardless of what is making you sick, if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, it’s important that you stay home to avoid exposing others.
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Utility Assistance
Need help with an electric or gas bill? If you are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for a one-time utility assistance payment from Maricopa County. The Board of Supervisors approved $6 million in CARES Act funding to help cover utility costs for individuals and families outside of the cities of Phoenix and Mesa.
View qualifications and apply >
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Did You Know?
Did you know Maricopa County has helped more than 2,500 households cover rent payments and avoid eviction in just the past three months? Our crisis rental assistance program is streamlined to make applying easier for those who really need help. Individuals and families impacted financially by COVID-19 have received more than $8.8 million in rental payments to date.
See if you qualify >
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Elections and Recorder’s Office
The Elections Department is already seeing significant interest in early voting, with thousands of ballots returned by mail and cast in person in just the first three days of voting. If you’re looking for a drop box location to return your early ballot, remember every Vote Center also has a drop box inside. Whether you want to mail back your ballot, drop it off at a secure drop box, or vote in-person at one of our Vote Centers, there are several safe, secure ways to cast your ballot this year!
Track your ballot at BeBallotReady.Vote >
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Planning and Development
Need help with a building or remodeling project? Planning and Development now has more online options for submitting permit applications and scheduling inspections.
Learn more >
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The 2020 Census is your chance to be counted. When everyone counts, we get more of the federal funding that makes our community stronger. There are just a few weeks left to complete the 2020 Census, so take 10 minutes today to complete yours online.
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