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LATEST INFORMATION
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3,314 Cases Reported Yesterday; 244,231 Cases Since January
7% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions View County Data
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FDA Panel Clears Way For Approval Of First COVID-19 Vaccine
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The United States is one step closer to having an approved COVID-19 vaccine. A federal panel voted this afternoon to recommend FDA approval for an emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. If the FDA approves, Pfizer can begin shipping vaccine doses across the country. However, they cannot be administered until the CDC recommends the vaccine for public use, which could occur in the coming days. |
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Vaccine Preparation In Maricopa County
Who Will Get The Vaccine First?
The graphic below shows a potential framework for prioritizing vaccine doses, based on guidance from the CDC. Healthcare workers, EMS 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. The earliest the vaccine is expected to be available to members of the general public is spring 2021.
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Percentage of Positive COVID-19 Tests Above 14%; Other Benchmarks Increase As Well
Two of three statewide benchmarks are showing “substantial” community spread of COVID-19 in Maricopa County, with a third benchmark approaching the “substantial” threshold. These benchmarks are used to make recommendations to school districts about learning scenarios (virtual, in-person, etc.) and are also tied to statewide rules about how certain businesses (gyms, bars, etc.) can operate. Here is the data released by ADHS today:
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Case rates per 100,000: For the most recent week of full data (11/22), Maricopa County had 399 cases per 100,000 people. Anything over 100 cases per 100,000 is considered substantial spread. For context, the rate one month prior was 133 cases per 100,000.
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Percent positivity: For the most recent week of full data (11/22), Maricopa County has seen 14.2% of COVID-19 tests come back positive. Anything over 10% is considered substantial spread. For context, the rate one month prior was 7.2%.
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COVID-like illness as a percentage of hospital visits: For the most recent week of full data (11/22), 9.0% of hospital visits in Maricopa County are for COVID-like illness. For context, the rate one month prior was 4.0%.
Looking for data for your city, ZIP code, or school district? View Maricopa County school data dashboard >
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Fact Check: If Someone Tests Positive, Then Negative Later, Is That Positive Case Still Included In Our Case Count?
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Yes. A positive test followed by a negative test does not mean the positive result was false. This can mean a person is no longer shedding detectable levels of the virus at the time of the second test .
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What Happens After You Test Positive For COVID-19?
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and do not require medical attention, you’ll be asked to stay isolated at home to help prevent the disease from spreading to other people in your home and community.
Here's what else you should do >
Household members and other close contacts will be asked to take specific actions to quarantine themselves, monitor for symptoms, and prevent further spread to others.
Guidance for household contacts >
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Hello? Is It Me You’re Looking For?
Providing up-to-date contact information is vital to our case investigation and contact tracing efforts. 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. So, please, if Public Health calls or texts, answer the phone and help us get the information necessary to protect the community.
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National Influenza Vaccination Week
This is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Do you know your flu facts?
Find out why getting a flu shot is more important than ever by visiting Maricopa.gov/Flu, then use our vaccine finder to find a location near you to get your shot.
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