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LATEST INFORMATION
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8,466 Cases Added Since Yesterday*; 213,988 Cases Since January
*Includes cases from holiday weekend View County Data
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Countywide Mask Regulations In Effect
Applies to all places of public accommodation Read Regulations
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COVID-19 Testing Available
Get updated information on services impacted. View Updates
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A Vaccine Won’t End The Pandemic By Itself
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A safe and effective vaccine against COVID-19 will be a major breakthrough in preventing COVID-19 infections but needs to be used in combination with other prevention measures until enough people have immunity (either from a vaccine or a past infection). Even after a vaccine is available, it will be necessary to continue with the core COVID-19 safety precautions for the foreseeable future as we learn more about how long the protection lasts and as more people become protected through vaccination over time. |
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Today’s Case Count Isn’t As High As It Appears…
We added more than 8,400 cases to the Maricopa County COVID-19 dashboard today, which is a significant amount more than usually reported in a 24-hour period. While we are continuing to experience a trend in rising case counts, this reported figure is the result of the extended four-day weekend and includes tests reported over that time period. Not all of these cases are from yesterday.
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…But Overall Trends Are Still Concerning
By every metric, COVID-19 is spreading through our community in ways we haven’t seen since the summer spike. This is putting strain on our hospital systems and other settings like schools offering in-person learning. Please do what you can to help:
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ALWAYS - Stay home when you are sick
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ALWAYS – Stay home as much as possible when a household member has tested positive for COVID-19 except to get essential medical care, prescriptions, and food
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ALWAYS - Keep at least six feet of distance from others when out in public
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ALWAYS - Wear a mask or cloth face covering when going out in public
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WHEN POSSIBLE - Limit contact with those outside of your household, especially if you are in a high-risk group
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WHEN POSSIBLE - Avoid being in any setting with more than 10 people
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FREQUENTLY - Wash hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if unable to wash hands
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Sick or Exposed?
Feeling sick? It’s not always easy to tell whether it’s the cold, the flu, COVID-19, or something else. The most important thing to know is, whatever you have, you should stay home and stay away from others as much as possible.
What to do when you’re sick >
View COVID-19 symptoms >
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What Is The Difference Between Isolation And Quarantine?
Quarantine keeps someone who was in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 away from others.
Isolation keeps someone who has COVID-19 symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19 away from others, even in their own home.
How long should I isolate?
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Isolation Housing
Do you need a place to stay isolated from others in your household? Tell the Public Health investigator who contacts you about your positive test and they can connect you with resources that include:
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Free isolation housing, up to 10 days from start of symptoms
- Transportation to and from the location and medical appointments
- Prepared meals
In order to qualify, you must be able to care for yourself because there is no on-site medical assistance.
Learn more about this resource >
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It’s Still A Good Time To Get A Flu Shot
Good health is worth a shot. Protecting people you love is worth a shot. And helping our front health care workers is worth a shot, too. We’re talking about the flu shot, of course, a proven way to reduce your risk of getting influenza.
In 2018-2019, vaccination prevented an estimated 4.4. million flu cases. That’s not all: People who get the flu even if they had the flu shot have a better chance of having a milder version of it, meaning fewer hospital stays and less burden on our health care system.
Here's how to get a flu shot this year:
- If you have insurance, check with your health care provider or locate a flu shot clinic near you using Vaccine Finder.
- If you are uninsured or underinsured, visit maricopa.gov/flu to find a community event where adults and children can receive a FREE flu shot. These free events are open to ALL in the community, including those with insurance.
In addition, children 6 months through 18 years of age can receive free flu shots at one of our immunization clinics on weekdays (Monday-Friday) by making an appointment.
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Unified Command
Maricopa County Unified Command has worked hard to obtain personal protective equipment during the pandemic. Early on, our focus was on long-term care facilities, acute care hospitals, and EMS transport. Now, with more supply, we are able to meet a greater variety of requests, including enhanced support for schools. Orders are prioritized based on critical healthcare needs and current supplies.
Request PPE >
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