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November 5, 2020

Message from Supervisor Gates
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Update
Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting
Update on CARES Act Spending
Support For Schools
Can My Child Go To School If He/She Is Exhibiting Symptoms Like A Runny Nose, Sore Throat, Headache, Stomach Ache, Etc?
When Are Staff And Students Required To Stay Home?
Free COVID-19 Tests
Rental & Utility Assistance
COVID-19 Toolkit
Flu Vaccine Toolkit
Quick Links to Helpful COVID-19 Resources
Maricopa County Find Work / Get Work
District 3 Community Events
Library Events
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Message from Supervisor Gates

Dear friends,

It has been another busy week at Maricopa County as our Elections Department continues to process and count ballots from Tuesday’s election. I want to thank our Co-Directors of Elections, Scott Jarrett and Rey Valenzuela, and their team, for their efforts to administer fair, free and efficient elections in Maricopa County. To continue following results visit Maricopa.vote.

A quick reminder that we must remain vigilant as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise. Masks, hand washing, and social distancing can help us all stay safe.

As always, stay safe!

Bill

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Update

Updated November 5, 2020

Maricopa County Public Health has an updated data dashboard to better display trends and demographic information related to the spread of COVID-19.

Remember: "total number of cases" refers to all confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maricopa County since January, not to the current number of people who have the disease.

Board of Supervisors Formal Meeting

Update on CARES Act Spending

Businesses saved. Nonprofits supported. Individuals and families protected from eviction. This is the early legacy of Maricopa County CARES Act spending. At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, more than $230 million in federal dollars had been spent as of mid-September to address the public health emergency and the financial fallout, with assistance programs for businesses, nonprofits, social service agencies, food banks, and schools. The county is also providing rent and utility assistance to individuals and families who are struggling to pay their bills, as well as support for those experiencing homelessness.

Read the press release >

Support For Schools

At a time when technology is more important than ever to student learning, Maricopa County is acting to make sure more schools have strong internet connections. Using CARES Act funds, Maricopa County purchased 29,790 hotspots for 32 school districts in Maricopa County and also paid for the first year of service. This will give school districts the flexibility to deliver lessons online to all students if virtual learning is the only option.

Read the press release >

Can My Child Go To School If He/She Is Exhibiting Symptoms Like A Runny Nose, Sore Throat, Headache, Stomach Ache, Etc?

Students exhibiting COVID-related symptoms* must isolate for a minimum of 10 days at home. If the symptomatic person is tested and has a negative result, that person may return to school once they’ve been without a fever for 24 hours and and have seen an improvement in symptoms.  If the symptomatic person is not tested for COVID-19, that person must isolate at home for at least 10 days.

*Symptoms include:

Fever (greater than or equal to 100.4F)

Chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Muscle or body aches
Headache

New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting

When Are Staff And Students Required To Stay Home?

Schools MUST require that staff and students stay home if:

They have tested positive for COVID-19 or are exhibiting COVID-19-related symptoms. Individuals should stay home until they meet the criteria for release from isolation.

They live in the same home or were in close contact (within 6 feet for longer than 15 minutes over a period of 24 hours) with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. This is specifically close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 positive person, not an unconfirmed person with a COVID-19 like illness.

Free COVID-19 Tests

Maricopa County offers free COVID-19 testing at locations across the region. A test can give you the peace of mind of knowing whether your symptoms are COVID-19, or something else.

Visit Maricopa.gov/COVID19Testing >

Rental & Utility Assistance

Individuals and families impacted financially by COVID-19 can apply for rental or utility assistance in three easy steps:

Check eligibility. For both programs, monthly income must be at or below 300% of the federal poverty level which is $6,550 for a family of four.
Gather required documentation. For both programs, documentation is limited to speed along the process and includes a photo ID, proof of financial hardship due to COVID-19, and either a lease agreement or utility bill, depending on what you’re applying for.
Apply for assistance. You can submit applications online or through your local Community Action Program (CAP) office.

Apply for rental assistance >

Apply for utility assistance >

COVID-19 Toolkit

Flu Vaccine Toolkit

Quick Links to Helpful COVID-19 Resources

Maricopa County Find Work / Get Work

Online listings for employment opportunities are available on the Maricopa County Employment Website. Maricopa County offers careers in a wide variety of public sector professions and new job opportunities are posted on an ongoing basis.