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LATEST INFORMATION
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4+ Million Doses of Vaccine Given to Maricopa County Residents
49% of all residents have at least one dose
Get COVID-19 vaccine data
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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE
Who Gets Sick From The
Delta Variant Of COVID-19?
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People who have not been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 are most at risk of getting the Delta variant. People who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated are at least three times more likely to get sick with symptoms and at least 10 times more likely to be severely ill, be hospitalized, or die. at least three times more likely to get sick with symptoms and at least 10 times more likely to be severely ill, be hospitalized, or die. In fact, more than 70% of COVID-19 cases with the Delta variant in Maricopa County by genetic sequencing have not been fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
If you have not already been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you should get vaccinated as soon as possible. Vaccine is widely available and free of charge in Maricopa County.
See vaccine locations >
View more FAQ’s >
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How Is The Delta Variant Different from
Other COVID-19?
The Delta variant is spread more easily from person-to-person — it’s about twice as contagious as earlier strains of the virus and as contagious as chickenpox — which is why it is important that everyone 12 years and older get fully vaccinated. There is also some evidence that the illness caused by the Delta variant may be more severe than the illness caused by other COVID-19 strains, particularly in younger people and in people without underlying medical conditions, but there is still a lot to learn about this variant.
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How Many People Are Vaccinated In My Area?
Public Health works diligently to ensure people from all over Maricopa County have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. We want to meet people where they are at in our community, and to ensure those who, historically, have a harder time getting health care can find a COVID-19 shot that is:
- Available in convenient locations and times
- Provided in a safe, trusted environment
- Easy to sign up for
- Culturally relevant with information in many languages
- Accessible for people with a variety of functional needs
As part of that effort to ensure vaccine availability for all, we track vaccination rates by ZIP code and city to see if any areas are underserved. Many of our vaccination events and outreach efforts target these areas. You can find out what percentage of the population in your area has been vaccinated for COVID-19 by searching this map.
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COVID-19 and Schools
Public Health is partnering with schools to provide guidance on safety measures for kids returning to the classroom. School administrators can learn how to report cases and exposures and can get updates on the preventive measures recommended by Public Health here.
School outbreak information is available on our data dashboard.
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Masks in County Buildings
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NEWS BITES
Animal Shelters at Capacity
There is overcrowding at Maricopa County animal shelters right now.
Watch the video to see how you can help through adoption or fostering.
Election Update
The Board of Supervisors responded to a subpoena related to the Arizona Senate’s audit of the 2020 November General Election.
Air Quality Lawnmower Program
Reduce pollution and enjoy a beautiful lawn in the process! Maricopa County residents can receive $200 in vouchers toward the purchase of a new electric or battery-operated lawn and garden equipment!
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PETS AND PLACES
Pet of the Week
 Diesel
How handsome is our pal Diesel? Four-year-old Diesel is one of those dogs with a strong and tough appearance on the outside, and a squishy lovable personality on the inside - a fun guy who's the perfect combination of big blocky-head and wiggly backside! He enjoys going for walks, showing off his "sit" and "shake paw" for treats, and - most of all - just spending time with people! He adores getting attention and will lean in to make sure he's soaking up as much of it as possible (especially if it involves getting back scratches)!
Place of the Week
 White Tank Mountain Regional Park
Looking for something to do with the family? Check out White Tank Mountain Regional Park!
- Discover the Wildlife Trail Friday August 13th at 7 a.m.! A park ranger will tell you all about the history of the park and its inhabitants.
- Search for Scorpions at Black Rock Loop on August 14th at 7:30 p.m.! This 2-mile walk is a fascinating way to experience the desert at night!
- If you would like to buy an annual pass to the park, click here.
- To make a camping reservation, click here.
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