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LATEST INFORMATION
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578 Cases Reported Yesterday; 160,264 Cases Since January
8% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions View County Data
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COVID-19 Data by Zip Code
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Assistance Programs Available
Rent/utility, business grants, and more Learn More
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Maricopa County is taking precautions to ensure you are safe when you visit any of our 175 Vote Centers to cast your ballot in Tuesday’s General Election:
- All Vote Centers are large enough to allow for six feet of physical distancing between all equipment
- Poll workers frequently clean high-touch surfaces and sanitize pens after each use.
- Poll workers are required to wear a mask, face shield and gloves.
- Gloves and masks will be available for voters if they do not bring their own.
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Critical Information For Voters
If you have not yet cast a ballot in the November General Election, here are three key things you should know:
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If you have an issue that prevents you from voting on Election Day, Emergency Voting ends at 5 p.m. tonight. You can visit Locations.Maricopa.Vote to find a Vote Center near you.
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If you have an early ballot, you can drop it off tomorrow until 7 p.m. at any Vote Centers, secure drop box locations, or drive-thru drop boxes across Maricopa County. Remember to sign the green affidavit envelope to ensure your vote is counted.
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If you plan to vote in-person tomorrow, visit Locations.Maricopa.Vote to find a Vote Center near you. Some Vote Centers will be busier than others. You can check wait times at Locations.Maricopa.Vote to find a location that fits your schedule.
The first round of election results for Maricopa County will be reported at 8 p.m. tomorrow, but it will take several days for all the ballots to be counted.
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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 >
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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 >
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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.
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Fever (greater than or equal to 100.4F)
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Chills
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Cough
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Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
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Muscle or body aches
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Headache
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New loss of taste or smell
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Sore throat
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Congestion or runny nose
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Nausea or vomiting
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Diarrhea
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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.
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Free Flu Shots All Week!
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Maricopa County is partnering with Valleywise Community Health Center to offer free flu shots all week at the Valleywise site in Guadalupe. This event is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to all members of the public. You can see a list of all our free flu vaccine events, as well as FAQ’s, at Maricopa.gov/flu.
Read about a previous flu shot event >
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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 >
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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 >
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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.
Visit funeralassistanceprogram.org >
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