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LATEST INFORMATION
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1,027 Cases Reported Yesterday; 167,907 Cases Since January
8% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions View County Data
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The Importance Of Getting A Flu Shot
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Think of getting a flu shot this year as adding an extra layer of protection, not just for you, but for our community. Flu shots reduce your risk of getting the flu, and your chances of needing medical attention if you do happen to get the flu. With the recent rise in hospitalizations due to COVID-19, our health care system is at a critical moment. Health care professionals need all of us to do everything we can to stay healthy so that they can provide the best care possible for those who truly need it.
Make a plan to get a flu shot today at Maricopa.gov/flu >
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Collective Power
By now, you know the preventive measures that help us keep the spread of COVID-19 under control. In order for these to work, everyone needs to do their part. If some of us decide not to wear a mask, not to stay home when we’re sick, or not to maintain distance from people outside our household, those decisions provide an opening for the spread of the virus. On the other hand, if we all work together, here’s what we can do:
- Reduce the number of people who get COVID-19 before an effective treatment or vaccine is available.
- Protect those most likely to experience severe symptoms, such as older people and those with serious chronic conditions.
- Preserve and protect our health care system so it can continue to care for all people in the community.
- Minimize the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 over the long run.
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Ways To Reduce Risk In Social Settings
Family visits. Play dates. Get-togethers with friends or neighbors. We know life goes on even as COVID-19 cases climb. While limiting social interaction is the best way to reduce your risk of getting or spreading the virus, here are a few things you can do to make social outings and gatherings safer:
- Spend less time.
- If you’re running errands, get in and get out as quickly as possible. If you’re visiting those outside your household, make it a quick hello.
- Be flexible.
- Change your plans if you feel uncomfortable about the risk. For example, a setting where people are close together and not wearing masks.
- Be assertive.
- Regardless of outside pressure, follow your own plan to maintain the risk level that fits your situation.
- Err on the side of less risk to both yourself and others.
- Don’t touch.
- Limit what you touch and clean your hands if you do touch surfaces or items that have been used by others.
- Try not to touch your face until you wash your hands.
- Avoid sharing items with others.
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Airline Travel
Airline travel, especially around the holidays, comes with risks. While the virus does not spread easily on flights because of the way air is circulated and filtered, you may run into situations in lines and terminals that can make distancing difficult. Masks are required at Sky Harbor International Airport, but you may encounter inconsistent mask wearing during your travels. Here are some precautions to take if you plan to fly:
- Check airlines and airports for their policies and procedures about COVID-19.
- Check restrictions at your destination.
- Bring hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes.
- Consider what you would do if you became ill while you are away.
- The risk may increase as more people become comfortable traveling.
- Check policies about canceling due to crowded flights where social distancing is not possible.
- Visit CDC's travel website for more information.
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COVID-19 Tests
If you’re experiencing COVID-like symptoms or just want to put your mind at ease before going out in public or traveling, you can find a place to get tested by visiting Maricopa.gov/COVID19Testing. We have a list of community events where you can get a diagnostic test for free, as well as links to other options through Arizona Department of Health Services or private partners.
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If You Test Positive
If you test positive for COVID-19, you will be contacted by Maricopa County Public Health. Please provide accurate contact information when you get tested so our case investigators can follow up with you.
If we are unable to get in touch with you, we will not be able to assist in alerting your close contacts about their exposure to COVID-19, which could mean a greater chance of the virus spreading to others. We will keep your information private; our purpose is to inform close contacts that they have been exposed so they can watch for symptoms and avoid exposing more people.
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