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LATEST INFORMATION
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1,065 Cases Reported Since 3/27; 524,059 Cases Reported Since Jan. 2020
7% Hospitalized 0.4% ICU Admissions View Case Data
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548,401 COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Given at County POD Sites
30% of Maricopa County adults have received at least one dose Get Vaccine Information
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We Need More Shots In Arms
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The fact that millions of Americans have been vaccinated just a little more than a year into a global pandemic is incredible and a testament to our scientists, researchers, and public health experts. However, we don’t have enough vaccinations in people’s arms yet to have the community-wide protection to effectively stop the spread of COVID-19.
So what does that mean for all of us?
If you’ve been fully vaccinated, make sure you’re following the official Public Health guidance.
If you’re still looking to get vaccinated, find out about eligibility and availability here.
If you’re not sure about getting the vaccine, get the facts first and then get the shot when you’re ready.
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Case Trends, Nationally And Locally
COVID-19 cases are increasing in parts of the country, with the most recent CDC data showing a 19% increase in total U.S. cases over the past 14 days. Here in Maricopa County, our case rate seems to have flattened out after weeks of steady decline. However, our 7-day average of 364 cases per day is still too high to let our guard down. Public Health is keeping a close eye on this data and encourages residents to be vigilant about preventive measures even as certain restrictions are lifted statewide.
We know what works:
- Stay home when you’re sick
- Avoid large groups
- Wear masks and keep distance in public
- Wash hands regularly
- Get vaccinated when you can
View data by zip code or school district >
View epi curve and full data dashboard >
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I’ve Recovered From COVID-19. Should I Get The Vaccine?
The CDC recommends that those who have had COVID-19 get the vaccine. Due to the severe health risks associated with COVID-19, and the fact that reinfection with COVID-19 is possible, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19 infection. Research shows that individuals who are vaccinated after recovering from COVID-19 have an immune response 1,000 times stronger after being vaccinated than those who are not vaccinated.
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with COVID-19, you should wait to be vaccinated until your isolation period has ended and you are fully recovered (without symptoms) to avoid exposing healthcare personnel or other persons during your vaccination visit.
If you were treated for COVID-19 symptoms with monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma, you should wait 90 days before getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your doctor if you are unsure what treatments you received or if you have more questions about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Where Can I Get Vaccinated?
Anyone 16 years and older is eligible to get vaccinated in Arizona. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for people 16 and older while the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are approved for those 18 and older. Maricopa County Public Health is working to bring vaccine to where people are with new events each week. You can find a complete list of vaccination sites in Maricopa County at Maricopa.gov/COVID19VaccineLocations. Don’t forget to check podvaccine.azdhs.gov every day at 8 am for additional appointments due to cancellations and every Friday at 11 am for a new batch of appointments at state-run PODs.
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Thank You, Doctors!
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Doctors saves lives every day and we know they’ve been tested like never before during this pandemic. We are so grateful to the people in our community who put on scrubs and take care of our health.
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