Posted on: December 15, 2020

Maricopa County’s ‘Burn Cleaner, Burn Better’ Campaign Kicks Off

PHOENIX (December 15, 2020) – The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) is asking County residents, visitors, and businesses to use cleaner burning alternatives instead of wood and to always abide by No Burn Days.

Smoke from wo...

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Air Quality

Posted on: October 6, 2020

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...

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Public Health

Posted on: June 19, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: June 19, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: June 19, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: June 19, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: June 11, 2020

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...

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Public Health

Posted on: May 22, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 22, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 22, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 22, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 22, 2020

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...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 22, 2020

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...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 22, 2020

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...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 22, 2020

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...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 14, 2020

Local Manufacturer Donates Surgical Gowns to Maricopa County Unified Command

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...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 13, 2020

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...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 13, 2020

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...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 1, 2020

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...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 1, 2020

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...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 1, 2020

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...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 1, 2020

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...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: April 28, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: April 28, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: April 28, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: April 28, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: April 28, 2020

Maricopa County Increases Efforts to Assist Homeless Population

PHOENIX (April 30, 2020)—With more COVID-19 testing options available, residents need to be aware of how testing options vary and what information they do and do not provide. The two main types of tests currently available answer two different q...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: April 27, 2020

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

PHOENIX (April 30, 2020)—With more COVID-19 testing options available, residents need to be aware of how testing options vary and what information they do and do not provide. The two main types of tests currently available answer two different q...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: April 27, 2020

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

PHOENIX (April 30, 2020)—With more COVID-19 testing options available, residents need to be aware of how testing options vary and what information they do and do not provide. The two main types of tests currently available answer two different q...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: April 17, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: April 17, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: April 17, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: April 17, 2020

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 ...

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Public Health COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: March 22, 2020