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LATEST INFORMATION
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2962 Cases Reported Yesterday; 314,306 Cases Since January, 2020
7% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions Demographic Breakdown
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COVID-19 Vaccine Dispensing Ramps Up
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The teams at all five COVID-19 vaccination Point of Dispensing (POD) sites have seen a significant uptick in scheduled appointments this week and are operating at full capacity. Frontline EMS and healthcare workers are in Phase 1A because they face a high risk of exposure or provide care for the sickest patients with COVID-19.
The Southeast Valley POD vaccinated more than 3,000 people Tuesday averaging about 450 per hour. So far, 36,121 frontline healthcare workers have been vaccinated and another 30,000 pre-screened individuals are scheduled or in the queue for an appointment. Also, this week the national program to vaccinate residents in long-term care facilities is underway.
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Vaccine Information
Maricopa County has received 133,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine being used for Phase 1A. EMS and frontline healthcare workers are eligible, so if you are a nurse, doctor, environmental services worker, pharmacist, respiratory therapist, home health worker, or any other person who has exposure to COVID-19 (direct or indirect) through your work in the healthcare field, you can complete the pre-screening survey to sign up for a vaccine appointment now at Maricopa.gov/COVID19Vaccine1A. Note: Some regional POD sites will pause operations after Dec. 31st before reopening for second doses of vaccine distribution. However, other sites will continue to schedule appointments for Phase 1A individuals who still need their first dose.
Public Health planners are working with state and local partners to get ready for Phase 1B vaccine distribution, which will include law enforcement/protective services occupations, education and childcare workers, people age 75 and older, and essential services/critical industry workers. To get more information, you can visit Maricopa.gov/COVID19Vaccine.
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Thank You, Health Care Workers
Many health care workers have spent their holidays working to save lives. These are our health care heroes and now, more than ever, they need us to do our part to preserve precious health care resources. That means taking proven, preventive measures to reduce your risk of getting or spreading COVID-19. This also means doing what you can to stop the spread of misinformation about COVID-19.
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How To Celebrate Safely
Most of us are excited to say goodbye to 2020. But remember, we are still in the middle of a pandemic. The safest way to celebrate the start of 2021 is to celebrate at home with people who live with you.
Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu.
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COVID-19 Testing Available
When Should I Get Tested?
If you have COVID-like symptoms, you should get tested right away. If you aren't experiencing symptoms, testing is recommended at least 5 full days after exposure. You can develop symptoms up to 14 days after close contact with an infectious person. Even if you test negative after a week, you can still develop the disease and infect others, with or without symptoms.
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Flu Protection: Give It A Shot
We have a shot to ease the burden on our healthcare system and keep people out of the hospital this flu season, but it’s going to take a community-wide commitment. Now is a great time to get vaccinated for influenza, especially if you are planning any holiday gatherings. You can find a list of free flu vaccine events, plus FAQ’s, at Maricopa.gov/flu.
6 reasons to get a flu shot this year (VIDEO) >
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What Information You Can Find On Public Health’s Website
Have a question about COVID-19? Want to point a friend, family member, or acquaintance toward accurate information? There’s probably an answer at Maricopa.gov/COVID19. The page includes:
- Updated countywide data
- Recent updates including information on executive orders, closures, and Public Health initiatives and outreach
- Vaccine information
- FAQ’s
- How to protect yourself and others
- What to do if you’re sick
- How to find help or assist others
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