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LATEST INFORMATION
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3,288 Cases Reported Yesterday; 220,399 Cases Since January
8% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions 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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Do’s And Don’ts As Cases Rise
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You may be looking for practical ways to make a difference as we head into a difficult stretch in our fight against COVID-19. Here are three “do’s” and three “don’ts” to share with your friends and family.
- DO stay home and away from others when sick
- DO wear face masks in public
- DO limit social gatherings with people outside of your household
- DON’T share rumors and unintentionally spread misinformation
- DON’T downplay the threat posed by the virus, even if you have not been personally affected
- DON’T stop practicing mitigation measures once a vaccine is approved
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Inside Your Household vs. Outside Your Household
With COVID-19 circulating widely in our community, the safest place to be is at home with the people who live with you. Having close contact (defined as 15 cumulative minutes over a 24-hour period) with people outside your household increases your risk of getting or spreading COVID-19.
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Outdoor vs. Indoor Activities
While people in other parts of the country are spending more time indoors because of the cold weather, we have options here in Maricopa County. Being outdoors isn’t just nice this time of year, it’s a safer place to be during the pandemic. So whether it’s exercising or connecting with people from outside your household, consider being outdoors. Even outdoors, wear a mask and keep six feet of distance from people you don’t live with.
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Why It’s Important To Get A COVID-19 Test
Testing is an important tool in helping us understand and fight the spread of COVID-19. Making a choice not to get tested when you know you have been exposed can put others at risk and lead to increased spread. If you or a loved one have been exposed to COVID-19, or are experiencing COVID-like symptoms, free community testing is still widely available. Test options include short nasal swabs and saliva-based options. In some cases, rapid tests are available. To find times and locations, visit our COVID-19 testing page.
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Does Increased Testing Lead To Rising Case Numbers?
While people in other parts of the country are spending more time indoors because of the cold weather, we have options here in Maricopa County. Being outdoors isn’t just nice this time of year, it’s a safer place to be during the pandemic. So whether it’s exercising or connecting with people from outside your household, consider being outdoors. Even outdoors, wear a mask and keep six feet of distance from people you don’t live with.
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Case Rates, Percent Positivity Climb
New data released today shows a significant increase in community spread of COVID-19 based on three statewide benchmarks.
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Case rates per 100,000: For the most recent week of full data (11/15), Maricopa County had 372 cases per 100,000 people. Anything over 100 cases per 100,000 is considered substantial spread. For context, the rate one month prior was 116 cases per 100,000.
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Percent positivity: For the most recent week of full data (11/15), Maricopa County has seen 11.5% of COVID-19 tests come back positive. For context, anything over 10% is considered substantial spread, and the rate one month prior was 6.4%.
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COVID-like illness as a percentage of hospital visits: For the most recent week of full data (11/15), 7.2% of hospital visits in Maricopa County were for COVID-like illness. For context, the rate one month prior was 3.6%.
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Data For Schools
School decision makers and parents can find updated data for their school district, ZIP code, or city using our school data dashboard. Most areas have one or more benchmarks in the “substantial spread” category. Schools whose areas have turned red on the map are recommended to consult with Maricopa County Public Health.
To contact Public Health for guidance about when to prepare for a return to virtual learning, school officials can go here. Parents can contact Public Health here.
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Know Your Flu Facts
School decision makers and parents can find updated data for their school district, ZIP code, or city using our school data dashboard. Most areas have one or more benchmarks in the “substantial spread” category. Schools whose areas have turned red on the map are recommended to consult with Maricopa County Public Health.
To contact Public Health for guidance about when to prepare for a return to virtual learning, school officials can go here. Parents can contact Public Health here.
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