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COUNTY NEWS ROOM | June 15, 2020

CARES Act Funding Plan

How will federal funds be used to combat COVID-19?

Maricopa County received $399 million from the U.S. Treasury as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The purpose of this money is to cover expenditures related to the public health emergency that were not already included in fiscal year 2020 budget. Under the plan approved by the Board of Supervisors last week, CARES Act funds will be distributed as follows:

Health emergency response: $93 million
Homeless response and prevention: $40 million
Small businesses: $23 million
County services: $77.5 million
Future needs: $175 million

Learn more about Maricopa County CARES Act funding

HEADLINE STORIES

Rising Case Counts

Arizona is seeing a spike in total cases and hospitalizations related to COVID-19. In Maricopa County, more than 25% of all confirmed cases have occurred in the first weeks of June. Our jails have also seen an increase in cases. All of this just means we need to be extra diligent. Stay home when you're sick. Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer regularly. Keep six feet of distance from others, and wear a mask when you can't maintain that distance.
Latest Public Health guidance (PRESS RELEASE)

June 10 Press Conference (VIDEO)

Mask Requirement for Appointed Staff

Appointed staff are now required to wear protective masks in common areas or when they are working within six feet of others. This new mandate is based on recommendations by the CDC and rising case counts in Maricopa County. If you work in an office under an elected official or the judicial branch, adhere to any other safety measures that have been put in place.

Read the message from County Manager Joy Rich

Learn why masks are effective

FEATURED ARTICLES

Monsoon Begins

The monsoon officially begins today. Anyone who has lived in Arizona long enough knows these storms are heavy, dangerous and short lived, so there is no time to plan once the storm hits. Why not do your planning now?

Visit maricopa.gov/monsoon to get started >

Jury Selection Resumes

New jury selection resumes today. People summoned for jury service in Maricopa County will have to follow some new rules, including wearing protective masks.

Learn more >

Mask Donation

Maricopa County Unified Command donated 6,000 protective masks to the Town of Guadalupe to help fight the spread of COVID-19. This is just one of the many county distributions of personal protective equipment (PPE) helping protect health care workers, first responders, and residents from the virus.

Air Quality Monitoring Cameras

The Air Quality Department is using technology to save time and money while continuing to respond to alerts at air quality monitoring stations around the Valley.

CAPTION CONTEST

Congratulations, Bobbie Pennington-Stallcup!

This dog looks deeply disappointed about something. Bobbie Pennington-Stallcup from Correctional Health Services had this theory to win our caption contest: "You're staying home another month...are you kidding me?" Thanks to Bobbie and to everyone who participated!

Now for this issue's photo...

Submit your caption online

Karen West with the Treasurer's Office sent us this picture of her cat, Monty, who was, as she says, "down for the count." Have a caption for it? Send it our way using the link above, or email us your favorite pet pic and we may use it in a future issue of Currents.

IN THE NEWS

Officials say Arizona hospitals have enough capacity for COVID-19 patients

via KTAR

CDC posts long-awaited tips for minimizing everyday COVID-19 risk

via 12 News

ASU will now require students, staff, and visitors to wear masks on campus

via azfamily.com

Maricopa County data map gives out alerts during monsoon storms

via azfamily.com

COVID-19 UPDATES

The Maricopa County Joint Information Center continues to provide the community with updated information about the county's response to the pandemic. You can find press released, daily and weekly COVID-19 updates, and other resources on our county news page.

ADDTIONAL COVID-19 RESOURCES