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LATEST INFORMATION
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520,100 Cases Reported Since Jan. 2020
7% Hospitalized 0.4% ICU Admissions View County Data
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Many Valley schools began offering in-person learning today, per Executive Order 2021-4. Maricopa County continues to provide support for schools as they navigate how to operate safely at a time when community transmission of COVID-19 is still in the “substantial” category countywide. Public Health offers weekly webinars for schools, as well as individual consultations as needed. K-12 schools and families can find guidance here and updated data each week at Maricopa.gov/SchoolDashboard. |
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Essential Worker Vaccination Update
Maricopa County Public Health is working with businesses and organizations to reach frontline essential workers (those at highest risk of job-related exposure) who are now eligible to be vaccinated. Over the weekend, approximately 3,200 frontline essential workers—mostly transit and USPS workers—received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at an event at Cesar Chavez High School. Vaccination events for grocery and food workers are being organized now and will be held over the coming weeks. Frontline essential workers are encouraged to ask their employers about options available to them as many of these events are being organized by the employer.
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Who Qualifies as A Frontline Essential Worker?
Public Health uses guidance from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and Arizona’s statewide Vaccine and Antiviral Prioritization Advisory Committee (VAPAC) in prioritizing frontline essential workers, or those whose work-related duties a) must be performed on-site, and b) involve being within six feet of coworkers or members of the public. This group includes:
- Food and agriculture
- Grocery store, convenience store, and carnicerias
- U.S. Postal Service
- Public transit
- State and local government
- Funeral homes (if not previously covered in 1A)
- Manufacturing
These groups are defined further at Maricopa.gov/COVID19Vaccine under “Who is Eligible Now.”
Other vaccine questions? See our FAQ page >
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Pop-Up Vaccination Events
Maricopa County is bringing vaccine to where eligible people are, with a focus on underserved populations. If you would like to receive updates about future pop-up events and how to register, sign up for our email alerts.
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Second Doses
PFIZER OR MODERNA
If you received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, you’ll need to return for a second dose. The CDC recommends getting the Pfizer vaccine at least 21 days after your first dose and the Moderna vaccine at least 28 days after your first dose. You can get your second dose up to 42 days after your first dose without losing effectiveness, but going too early is not recommended.
COVID-19 vaccines are not interchangeable. That means you will need to get the same manufacturer for the second dose as you received for your first dose. If you go to a different provider than your first dose, be sure to check ahead to ensure they offer the manufacturer you need.
JOHNSON AND JOHNSON (JANSSEN)
The Johnson and Johnson vaccine requires only a single dose for full vaccination. You will not need to return for a second appointment.
It takes about two weeks after being fully vaccinated to achieve full protective benefits from any COVID-19 vaccine.
ALL THREE VACCINES
It takes about two weeks after being fully vaccinated to achieve full protective benefits from any COVID-19 vaccine.
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