26,036 Essential Education Workers Vaccinated in Maricopa County

PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 6, 2021) –After providing more than 54,000 vaccinations for K–12 educators, school staff and childcare workers in a span of just ten weeks, Maricopa County Department of Public Health has concluded its targeted Points-of-Dis...

Maricopa County to Start Vaccinating Frontline Essential Workers

PHOENIX (March 11, 2021)--In an effort to vaccinate frontline essential workers, Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has partnered with Safeway/Albertsons and the Phoenix Union High School District to host a vaccination event using Johnson...

Maricopa County Releases Details of Essential Worker Vaccine Eligibility

As part of its plan to vaccinate frontline or public-facing essential workers, Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) will begin distributing Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) vaccine this week.  

Vaccine prioritization for essential work...

Public Health Statement on Unused Vaccine Doses

Maricopa County Public Health administers approximately 100,000 vaccines every year in our community. As subject matter experts in vaccine delivery, it is our priority and mission to make sure vaccine is delivered safely. COVID vaccine is no different.  &...

Free and Almost-Free Health & Social Services for Residents Affected by COVID-19 via FindHelpPHX.org

Phoenix, Arizona, [October 6, 2020] – Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) announces the launch of its revamped Find Help Phoenix website at www.FindHelpPHX.org to help county residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic easily access the fr...

Board Approves Mask Regulations Due to Community Spread of COVID-19

Update:  The Board of Supervisors passed amendments to these regulations on 6/26/2020 in the definitions and exemptions sections of the proclamation.  You can see the newest version here.

In light of the rapid growth in positive COVID-19 ...

Maricopa County Public Health Announces First Heat Deaths of 2020

PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Release

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

Maricopa County Public Health Announces First Heat Deaths of 2020

PHOENIX (June 11, 2020) – After a relatively mild spring, Mari...

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 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 ...