County Effort Provides Critical Services to Vulnerable Populations During COVID-19 Pandemic

Maricopa County and its partners are making new connections with those experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, giving hundreds of people safer places to live while also planning ahead for the summer heat and long-term needs.

“These are no ...

Maricopa County Launches Text-Message Outreach to Positive COVID-19 Cases

PHOENIX (May 22, 2020)—Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has now added text messaging to its toolbox to inform COVID-19-positive Maricopa County residents about what they need to do to take care of themselves and reduce the spr...

Local Manufacturer Donates Surgical Gowns to Maricopa County Unified Command

Senator McSally, Chairman Hickman grateful for much-needed PPE

(May 1, 2020) – Today, the Maricopa County Unified Command Center received a donation of 2,500 surgical gowns from AmSafe Manufacturing. Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman an...

Maricopa County Public Health Launches Massive COVID-19 Investigation and Contact Tracing Effort

PHOENIX (May 13, 2020)—Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has launched a massive scaling-up of its ongoing communicable disease investigation and contact tracing program to address the increased number of cases resulting from th...

First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Maricopa County Jails

May 1, 2020 - Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received the first positive test for COVID-19 of someone in custody in a jail facility.

The individual was arrested on April 26th. During the in...

Food Assistance and More: Maricopa County, Partners Alert Public to Available Services

Many individuals and families in Maricopa County are experiencing the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with some relying on the social safety net for the first time in their lives.  Maricopa County and its partners want residents to know ...

Maricopa County Increases Efforts to Assist Homeless Population

More Beds, Safer Outdoor Space

PHOENIX (April 28, 2020) – Maricopa County is taking additional action to support those experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, moving people off the streets and into newly-leased indoor locations; s...

Maricopa County Public Health Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing Options

Maricopa County Preparing to Expand Contact Tracing

Maricopa County Unified Command Works to Secure More Personal Protective Equipment

Maricopa County and Community Partners Provide Resources to People in Crisis

In this community, partnerships between government bodies, private industry, non-governmental agencies, non-profit organizations and others play an important role in providing critical services to those in need, especially during an emergency. Maricopa Co...

Maricopa County Supporting Homeless Population During COVID-19 Pandemic

PHOENIX (April 17, 2020) – Maricopa County Department of Human Services is leading a group of local agencies to develop a two-pronged approach to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic within the homeless community. Homelessness is a growing challenge...

Maricopa County Parks Taking Preventive Actions to Protect Visitors

Maricopa County’s parks, trails, and open spaces provide spaces for respite, health, and wellness. However the temporary closures of local gyms, entertainment services, and recreational opportunities has made open space parks and trails some of ...

Maricopa County COVID-19 data shows continued flattening of hospitalizations

Maricopa County data shows continued flattening of hospitalizations 

Community is encouraged to keep doing what we’re doing 

PHOENIX (April 15, 2020)—Maricopa County&nbs...

Update on COVID-19 Efforts in County Jails

Monday, April 13, 2020 – With an average daily inmate population of approximately 7,500 individuals, Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) is responsible for providing medical, d...

PPE Donations Warehouse Update: Refugee Among Those Giving Back

PHOENIX (April 10, 2020) – A man who received help from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) more than a decade ago after coming to the United States as a refugee is among those giving back to his community during the COVID-19...

County Parks Provide Room to Roam This Holiday Weekend

With the Easter holiday approaching, beautiful outdoor weather and the wildflowers and trees in full bloom, Maricopa County residents are looking forward to escaping to the great outdoors. Holiday weekends are among the busiest times for residents seeking...

Maricopa County Animal Shelters Continue to Save Lives

Phoenix, AZ – The population at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) shelters is at its lowest level in recent memory as the organization continues to adjust operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the generosity of the...

Social Distancing Efforts Appear to Be Working; Slower Rise in Hospitalizations

Maricopa County data shows a slower rise in hospitalizations 

PHOENIX (April 8, 2019)—Maricopa County Department of Public Health data is showing that the number of...

Maricopa County Library District Providing Free Temporary Digital Library Cards

Phoenix – The Maricopa County Library District (MCLD) facilities remain closed until further notice, but County libraries are still providing critical services to the public, including digital learning opportunities. The health and safety of all...

Department of Public Health Releases Long Term Care Case Counts; Prioritizes PPE

PHOENIX (April, 6, 2020) - Currently, Maricopa County and the State of Arizona is experiencing a supply problem acquiring Personal Protective Equipment or PPE. PPE is defined as surgical and N95 masks, surgical gowns and gloves, face shields and any other...

Unified Command Structure Formed Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Phoenix – Maricopa County’s Department of Public Health and Emergency Management Department have created a unified command structure to streamline county response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Teams from both departments have bee...

Maricopa County Opens Joint Information Center to Respond to COVID-19 Inquiries

Public Health Officials Confirm Second Death Due to COVID-19

News Release

For Immediate Release: March 22, 2020Media Contact: Chris J. MinnickMobile: 480-772-1568 (Text for quickest response)E-Mail: chris.minnick@azdhs.gov

Arizona Public Health Officials Confirm Second Death Due to COVID-19Take precautions and practi...

Public Health Officials Confirm First Death Due to COVID-19

News Release

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2020Media Contact: Chris J. MinnickMobile: 480-772-1568 (Text for quickest response)E-Mail: chris.minnick@azdhs.gov

Arizona Public Health Officials Confirm First Death Due to COVID-19Take precautions and practic...

Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 Identified in Pinal County

NEWS RELEASE 

For Immediate ReleaseLive stream available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuOFMXm8A1k or https://www.facebook.com/maricopacountyaz/

Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 Identified in Pinal CountyThe case may signal community spre...

Public Health Agencies Confirm One Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 in Maricopa County

NEWS RELEASE 

Media Contacts:Case questions: Sonia Singh (MCDPH), Mobile: 602-679-3098Lab questions: Chris J. Minnick (ADHS), Mobile: 480-772-1568

Arizona State Public Health Laboratory Confirms One Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 in Maricopa...

Public Health Agencies Confirm 2019 Novel Coronavirus Case in Arizona

NEWS RELEASE 

For Immediate Release Jan. 26, 2020Media Contact: Chris J. MinnickMobile: 480-772-1568

Public Health Agencies Confirm 2019 Novel Coronavirus Case in Arizona

The Case is a Maricopa County Resident who Recently Returned from Wuhan, China...

Mumps is on the Rise in Maricopa County; Providers Asked to Work with Public Health to Stop Outbreak

PRESS RELEASE—For immediate release

Contact: Sonia Singh, Public Health: sonia.singh@maricopa.gov, (602) 679-3098

Mumps is on the rise in Maricopa County

Providers are asked to work with Public Health to stop the outbreak

PHOENIX (December...

Maricopa County Confirms Pediatric Flu Death

PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release

Contact:   Sonia Singh, Public Health: sonia.singh@maricopa.gov, 602-679-3098

Maricopa County Confirms Pediatric Flu Death

Officials ask Maricopa County residents to get their flu shot to hel...

FREE Emergency Preparedness & Wellness Expo on Sept. 21

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Jhoana Molina, Public Health: (602) 722-0509Media B-Roll available at http://bit.ly/2019ExpoVideos  

PHOENIX (September 11, 2019) – Maricopa County Department of Public Health’s Building Brid...

UPDATE: Additional Sites Added Where Individuals May Have been Exposed to Measles in Maricopa County

MEDIA UPDATE FROM FRIDAY

Additional Sites Added Where Individuals May Have been Exposed to Measles in Maricopa County

PHOENIX (Aug. 26, 2019) – Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services are continuing to...

Measles Exposure Linked to World Hip Hop Dance Championship; Watch for Symptoms until Sept 2

Please contact: Sonia Singh, Public Health: 602-679-3098

PHOENIX (Aug. 23, 2019) – Today, Maricopa County Department of Public Health and Arizona Department of Health Services learned that a teenage international traveler competing in the World H...

MCDPH Has Identified Hepatitis A Exposure at Genghis Grill Restaurant in Tempe Marketplace

PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate ReleaseDr. Sunenshine will be available for interviews today from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. Please call to schedule.

Media Contact: Sonia Charry, Maricopa County Public Health, 602-679-3098

Maricopa County Public Heal...