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LATEST INFORMATION
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1,237 Cases Reported Since 5/8; 542,516 Cases Reported Since Jan. 2020
7% hospitalized View Case Data
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Making Vaccine Available for All
See how Public Health is using data to get vaccine to those who need it New Webpage
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Vaccine Development Didn’t Skip Steps
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Scientists and researchers did an incredible job of developing vaccines for COVID-19 within a year of the virus appearing. However, no corners were cut in terms of testing for safety and efficacy. The vaccines were made using processes that have been developed and tested over many years, and which are designed to make — and thoroughly test — vaccines quickly in case of an infectious disease pandemic like we are seeing with COVID-19. The US government assesses data collected in clinical trials in order to ensure they meet safety and effectiveness standards.
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Side Effects From The COVID-19 Vaccine Are Temporary
COVID-19 vaccines do not contain the live virus. That means you will not get COVID-19 from getting vaccinated. After the shots, you might experience a sore arm, a mild fever or body aches, but this doesn’t mean you have COVID-19. These symptoms—if they happen at all—typically last just a day or two. They are your immune system’s natural response as your body learns to recognize and fight COVID-19.
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What Is the Risk Of Developing The Blood Clot Disorder Associated With The Johnson And Johnson Vaccine?
This reaction is extremely rare, and the CDC continues to recommend the Johnson and Johnson vaccine for people 18 years and older. The data as of April 23, 2021, showed a total of 15 cases of this blood clot disorder after nearly eight million doses of J&J vaccine were administered, or a rate of about two cases per one million doses. Adult women less than 50 years old are at higher risk for this side effect, but it’s still very rare with data showing seven cases per one million doses for women age 18-50.
If you have concerns, talk with your doctor or consider getting the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead. There are no known blood clot issues with either of those vaccines. There are multiple options for you to get vaccinated against a disease that has caused severe illness for thousands of people.
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Changes to This Newsletter
Thank you to everyone who responded to our survey about how this newsletter can best serve you going forward.
Based on your feedback, we will begin sending these updates weekly instead of daily, starting May 17.
This newsletter will be sent to subscribers each Monday. Updates will continue to include the latest COVID-19 data, everything you need to know about vaccines, and up-to-date Public Health guidance for our community partners and all residents. We will also share information about additional county services including COVID-19 assistance programs. We encourage you to share this newsletter with anyone you think would find it valuable.
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Air Quality
In 2020, Maricopa County experienced 38 days of ozone high pollution advisory alerts and exceeded the ozone federal health standard 34 times.
To help reduce the negative impacts of ozone pollution, Air Quality and the Board of Supervisors are urging you to Commit to One Day and Help Keep Ozone Away. When possible, walk, ride a bike, carpool, vanpool, or use public transportation. Get more tips and information at CleanAirMakeMore.com.
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Human Services
With temperatures at or nearing triple digits, plans have been activated to transition people experiencing homelessness from the temporary Safe Outdoor Space, located at 12th Avenue and Jefferson Street in Phoenix, to safe, cooled indoor space, protecting them from extreme summer heat.
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