Don Herrington, ADHS Interim Director
Eight Arizona counties, including Pima County, have high numbers of COVID-19 cases community level In the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This means masks are recommended in public indoor environments.
Other counties with high COVID-19 community levels are Apache, Cochise, Gila, Greenlee, La Paz, Navajo, and Yuma.
All other counties, including Maricopa, have a moderate community level.In these counties, the CDC will not very high risk of getting sick Consider whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions.
Whatever your community level, assess your own risk and that of others when deciding on masks and other measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases recommend to. For more information about masks and their use, see the following website: azhealth.gov/mask.
COVID-19 cases are increasing It’s more important than ever to get an Omicron booster to ensure your vaccine protection is up to date. Anyone over the age of 5 who has been at least 2 months since their last COVID-19 vaccination Recommended for people, this booster offers significant extra protection by targeting the Omicron variant. Arizona-wide providers can be found at: azhealth.gov/FindVaccine.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and seasonal influenza Also active in Arizona.get yours too influenza vaccination Reduce the spread of influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 by following these simple steps.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose with unwashed hands.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve and throw the tissue in the trash immediately.
- Avoid close contact with sick people in your home.
- Stay home if you are sick.
