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LATEST INFORMATION
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147 Cases Reported Yesterday; 228,363 Cases Since January
8% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions View County Data
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COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution In Maricopa County
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Maricopa County is taking a whole community approach as it prepares for the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine. It's possible a vaccine could be approved and ready for distribution as early as mid-December.
In preparation, Maricopa County Public Health outlined its vaccination distribution plan today. Vaccine supply will be limited at first, so distribution will be prioritized according to CDC guidelines. The CDC has broadly defined the populations that are eligible in multiple tiers. In the video above, see which residents will be eligible to get the vaccine first, and how many doses there may be in the first distribution.
Read about the vaccination distribution plan >
Learn about COVID-19 vaccines >
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When Can I Get The Vaccine?
There are still a lot of “unknowns” about when a vaccine may be available to the general public, especially considering the FDA has not yet approved a COVID-19 vaccine. The graphic below shows a potential framework for prioritizing vaccine doses. Health care workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities, such as skilled nursing homes and assisted living, will have access to the vaccine first.
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Board Briefing
7-Day Case Average
As of December 3rd, the average number of COVID-19 cases over a 7-day period was 2,452. On November 3rd, the 7-day average was 1,004, a 144% increase by comparison. This surge 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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Schools And COVID-19
Countywide, we are seeing substantial spread in two of three ADHS benchmarks established to assist school decision makers in determining what type of learning scenario is appropriate for their school. Some school districts have made the decision to return to virtual learning because of the recent rise in cases. Public Health provides weekly data by city, school district, or ZIP code. Schools with any benchmarks in the “substantial” category should proactively reach out to Public Health to discuss the possibility of returning to a more physically-distanced learning scenario.
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Kids, COVID-19, and Mental Health
This is a school year unlike any other. Kids are being asked to change their routines, limit their social interactions, and in some cases, limit the extracurricular activities that can provide balance to their lives. As cases increase, we also are seeing more schools return to virtual learning environments, which may leave some students feeling more isolated.
While it is completely normal for youth to experience a wide range of emotions during uncertain times, severe or prolonged feelings of depression or sadness may be an opportunity to provide them with additional support. If you have concerns, you may consider talking to your child’s school counselor or nurse, family pediatrician or contacting one of the crisis hotlines below.
Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone: Text "TALK" to 741-741.
Arizona Teen Lifeline: Call 602-248-8336 (TEEN) or 1-800-248-8336 (TEEN).
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Is It A Cold Or COVID-19?
December is a common month for coughs, sniffles, and sneezes. But don’t ignore these “cold” symptoms or chalk them up to allergies. Because COVID-19 can look different from person to person, you’re encouraged to get tested just to be sure. According to one study cited by CDC, many people infected with COVID-19 report having nausea, vomiting or diarrhea prior to having fever and other cold-like symptoms. Use the CDC Symptom Checker to help you make decisions on when to seek testing and appropriate medical care.
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