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LATEST INFORMATION
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5,570 Cases Since Yesterday; 364,066 Cases Reported Since Jan. 2020
7% Hospitalized 1% ICU Admissions View County Data
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View COVID-19 Data By ZIP Code
Increased Community Spread View Dashboard
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All About Phase 1B Vaccinations
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Who Is Eligible To Get Vaccinated In Phase 1B?
Prioritized populations for Phase 1B include adults age 75 and older, PreK-12 teachers and staff, childcare workers, and law enforcement/protective services workers. Adults living in congregate settings and other essential workers will be prioritized for vaccination in Phase 1B after these groups.
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What If I Don’t Have Access To A Computer Or Can’t Register Online?
There will be an option for older adults to call a hotline to schedule their appointments. We will make that number publicly available soon.
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What Other Options For Vaccination Will Be Available Outside Of PODs?
As more vaccine becomes available, more sites will be able to offer vaccine. Some examples include pharmacies, federally-qualified healthcare centers, and special events for specific groups, like school and childcare staff.
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Phase 1A Vaccinations Continue
What If I’m Not In Phase 1A Or 1B?
We know many people are eager to get vaccinated. Maricopa County Public Health follows federal and state recommendations for vaccine prioritization.
While it may not be your turn yet, we will continue to keep you informed in this newsletter, on our website, on social media, and through our many partners so you know when you and your family are eligible to get the vaccine. Thank you for your patience.
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Percentage Of Positive COVID-19 Tests, Hospital Visits Continues To Rise
Newly-released data shows that nearly one in five COVID-19 tests in Maricopa County is coming back positive. All three statewide benchmarks show “substantial” community spread of COVID-19 in our county, an indicator that people should use extreme caution when spending time with anyone outside their household. This data represents the most recent week of complete data which is from before the Christmas and New Year holidays.
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Case rates per 100,000: For the most recent week of full data (12/20), Maricopa County had 560 cases per 100,000 people. Anything over 100 cases per 100,000 is considered substantial spread.
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Percent positivity: For the most recent week of full data (12/20), Maricopa County has seen 18.9% of COVID-19 tests come back positive. Anything over 10% is considered substantial spread.
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COVID-like illness as a percentage of hospital visits: For the most recent week of full data (12/20), 15.5% of hospital visits in Maricopa County are for COVID-like illness. Anything over 10% is considered substantial spread.
Looking for data for your city, ZIP code, or school district? View Maricopa County school data dashboard >
How Can I Help End The Pandemic?
COVID-19 will be with us for many more months, and each of us has a role to play in decreasing the amount of spread in our community.
- Wear a mask and keep six feet of distance when you are around people outside of your household.
- Stay home when you’re sick and be cautious even if you feel well in case you’re asymptomatic.
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Get a flu shot if you haven’t already
- Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s your turn
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Free COVID-19 Tests
If you’re experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who is COVID-19 positive, you can find a place to get tested by visiting Maricopa.gov/COVID19Testing. We have a list of community events where you can get a diagnostic test for free, as well as links to other options offered through the Arizona Department of Health Services or private partners.
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Free Flu Shots
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Whether you have insurance or not, you can get a free flu shot. Find times and locations for all of our free flu vaccine events, at Maricopa.gov/flu.
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