COVID-19 Daily Update - August 2, 2020
August 2, 2020
GOODMAN SCHWARTZ PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ARIZONA COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE
August 2, 2020
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Throughout the COVID-19 public health crisis, the team at Goodman Schwartz Public Affairs has been communicating, in real time, with our clients on all major announcements and circumstances impacting their specific sectors. We will, of course, continue to rapidly provide such industry specific information, as such circumstances warrant.
As an additional resource for our clients and interested parties, this Arizona COVID-19 Daily Update is intended to provide a broader perspective on the COVID-19 response in Arizona.
Arizona Numbers UPDATED DAILY
Number of Cases:
178,467 - as compared to 177,002 (8/1)
Tracking of the Daily Increase in New Positive Arizona COVID-19 Cases:
8/2 - 1,465 (+0.8%)
8/1 - 2,992 (+1.7%)
7/31 - 3,212 (+1.9%)
7/30 - 2,525 (+1.5%)
7/29 - 2,339 (+1.4%)
7/28 - 2,107 (+1.3%)
7/27 - 1,813 (+1.1%)
7/26 - 1,973 (+1.2%)
7/25 - 3,748 (+2.2%)
7/24 - 3,349 (+2.2%)
7/23 - 2,335 (+1.6%)
7/22 - 1,926 (+1.3%)
7/21 - 3,500 (+2.4%)
7/20 - 1,559 (+1.1%)
7/19 - 2,359 (+1.7%)
7/18 - 2,742 (+2.0%)
7/17 - 3,910 (+2.9%)
7/16 - 3,259 (+2.5%)
7/15 - 3,257 (+2.5%)
7/14 - 4,273 (+3.5%)
7/13 - 1,357 (+1.1%)
7/12 - 2,537 (+2.1%)
Number of Deaths:
3,765 (+18) - as compared to 3,747 (8/1)
Number of Tests:
1,187,218 - as compared to 1,177,978 (8/1)
Hospital Assets In-Use:
Acute Care Beds: 83% unchanged from yesterday
ICU Beds: 85%, unchanged from yesterday
Ventilators: 42%, down from yesterday’s 44%
Arizona Department of Health Services - Coronavirus Home
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by Zip Code
Governor and Government Agency News Releases
Municipal Government Face Coverings Declarations - League of Arizona Cities and Towns ONGOING
Political Potpourri UPDATED DAILY
Fighting the Coronavirus, from New York to Utah - The New Yorker
Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Another Health Concern — Closed Public Restrooms - The Washington Post
Arizona News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Focus on Public Health
Vitalant Seeks Blood Donations at Upcoming Gila River Arena Drive to Alleviate Loss During Pandemic - The Arizona Republic
For Some High-Risk Arizonans, It's a Lonely Struggle to Avoid COVID-19 - The Arizona Republic
Focus on Government and Agency Enforcement
Former AZ Health Director Says Gyms Can Safely Reopen - KJZZ
Rep. Grijalva Tests Positive for Coronavirus—And Points the Finger At Republicans - Forbes
Arizona Congressman Tests Positive for COVID-19 - United Press International
Rep. Raúl Grijalva Tests Positive for COVID-19, is Symptom-Free - The Arizona Republic
Focus on Economy and Unemployment
Financial Limbo a Nightmare for Tucson's Unemployed - Arizona Daily Star
Beyond Job Losses, Americans Face Many Types of Coronavirus Financial Fallout. The Impact Will Linger - The Arizona Republic
New Home Sales Climb Back From COVID-19 Low in Metro Phoenix, Prices Expected to Climb, Too - The Arizona Republic
How Could COVID-19 and NAU's Fall Semester Impact the Health and Economy of Flagstaff? - Arizona Daily Sun
Focus on Education
I’m Sorry, But It’s a Fantasy - The Washington Post
Hundreds of Tucson Teachers Are Headed to Classrooms Despite COVID-19 Concerns - Arizona Daily Star
Heath Officials: Influx of UA Students Could Cause Spike in Tucson's COVID-19 Cases - Arizona Daily Star
National News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Focus on Public Health
Coronavirus Threat Rises Across U.S.: ‘We Just Have to Assume the Monster is Everywhere’ - The Washington Post
Birx Says U.S. Has Entered a ‘New Phase’ of Pandemic as Cases, Deaths Rise - The Washington Post
Dr. Deborah Birx: 'We Are in a New Phase' of Coronavirus Pandemic With More Widespread Cases - CNN
Birx Says COVID-19 Outbreak Not Under Control Because 'People Are on the Move' - TheHill
Pelosi: 'I Don't Have Confidence' in White House Coronavirus Coordinator Dr. Birx - Washington Times
19,000 More Americans Could Die in the Next 20 Days, CDC Composite Forecast Shows - CNN
Infections Swamp the U.S., Which Recorded 42% of All Its Coronavirus Cases in July - New York Times
Trump Claims Fauci ‘Wrong!’ — But Again Falsely Blames Coronavirus Surge on Increased Testing - Forbes
Donald Trump Rejects Dr. Anthony Fauci's Explanation for Continuing Coronavirus Surge: 'Wrong!' - Washington Times
'Wrong!': Trump Slams Fauci Over Testimony on COVID-19 Surge - POLITICO
Tucker Carlson Calls Fauci a 'Fraud' After Tense Hearing - TheHill
White House Testing Czar: 'I Can't Recommend' Hydroxychloroquine - TheHill
Study Reveals How Coronavirus Travels Indoors - United Press International
Aboard the Diamond Princess, a Case Study in Aerosol Transmission - New York Times
Is the Subway Risky? It May Be Safer Than You Think - New York Times
Focus on Education
As School Begins Amid Virus, Parents See Few Good Options - Associated Press
Pelosi: Slowing Coronavirus Spread Necessary Before Reopening Schools - TheHill
COVID-19: Cuomo Undecided on School Reopenings; U.S. Reports 67K New Cases - United Press International
What a Day at School Looks Like in a Pandemic - Axios
Focus on State and Local Government
After Plummeting, the Virus Soars Back in the Midwest - New York Times
California Records 219 Deaths in One Day, Breaking Previous Record - TheHill
NY, NJ Governors, White House Reject Reports of Friction Over Coronavirus Response - Newsweek
US Travel Restrictions State by State - CNN
Focus on Vaccines
Debate Begins for Who's First in Line for COVID-19 Vaccine - Associated Press
Experts Fear Political Pressure on COVID-19 Vaccine - TheHill
Russia Says it Will Begin Mass Vaccination Campaign Against Covid-19 in October - United Press International
Focus on Economy and Unemployment
Stimulus Package Not 'Imminent,' as Bipartisan Talks Roll Into Next Week - Newsweek
Pelosi, Mnuchin Point to Disagreements as Deal on Unemployment Benefits, Coronavirus Relief Remains Elusive - The Washington Post
Meadows: 'I'm Not Optimistic There Will Be a Solution in the Very Near Term' on Coronavirus Package - TheHill
Enhanced Jobless Benefits Expired Overnight: Here's Where Congress' Negotiations Stand - CNN
Progress Seen in Coronavirus Relief Talks — But Still ‘A Lot of Work to Do’ - POLITICO
'Progress' But No Deal as Coronavirus Talks Head Into Next Week - TheHill
Negotiators Report Progress in Coronavirus Relief Talks - Associated Press
Mnuchin: 'No Question' Some People Being Paid More to Stay Home Than Work - Washington Times
Ten Bucks Left, No Place to Go: How the Pandemic and a Broken Unemployment System Are Upending People’s Lives - The Washington Post
With Loan Money Gone, Restaurants Are at Mercy of Coronavirus - Associated Press
Focus on Sports
Manfred Confident MLB Can Get Through Playoffs Despite Virus - Associated Press
Cardinals Baseball Team Confirms Four More Coronavirus Cases - TheHill
Cardinals’ Coronavirus Outbreak Grows With More Positives, Further Imperiling MLB Season - The Washington Post
NHL Return: Why No Fans in Attendance is a Big Challenge - CNBC
International News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Young People Drive Rise in Coronavirus Cases in Europe - Axios
Australia's Victoria Declares Disaster, Sets Curfew to Curb COVID-19 - Reuters
Victoria State Declares Disaster, Night Curfew - Associated Press
South Africa's COVID-19 Cases Surpass Half a Million - Reuters
Latin America Coronavirus Death Toll Surges Past 200,000 - Reuters
Israeli Minister for Jerusalem Tests Positive - Associated Press
Switzerland Should Tighten Coronavirus Restrictions Again, Government Advisor Says - Reuters
India's Interior Minister Hospitalized With Coronavirus - Reuters
South Africa Passes Half a Million Virus Cases - Associated Press
How a Packed Slum in Mumbai Beat Back the Coronavirus, as India’s Cases Continue to Soar - The Washington Post
Arizona Department of Health Service Guidance
Guidance for Organized Youth Activities
Guidance for Places of Worship
Guidance for Spas, Massage Therapists and Personal Services
Guidance for Gyms and Fitness Providers
Guidance for Restaurants Providing Dine-In Services
Guidance for Barbers and Cosmetologists
Arizona Department of Education Guidance
Considerations for Leaders in Reopening Schools
Considerations for Teachers in Reopening Schools
Considerations for Students in Reopening Schools
Considerations for Families in Reopening Schools
RESOURCES
Pandemics Explained - Harvard Global Health Institute
COVID-19 - Receiving IRS Economic Impact Payments - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
COVID-19 State Action Center - National Academy for State Health Policy
COVID-19 Screening Tool - Apple and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
COVID-19 Stimulus Bill: What It Means For States - National Conference of State Legislatures
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act: Summary of Key Health Provisions - Kaiser Family Foundation
Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience: Massive Scale Testing, Tracing, and Supported Isolation (TTSI) as the Path to Pandemic Resilience for a Free Society - Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University
Gubernatorial Executive Orders Issued to Date
Continuation of Executive Order 2020-43 Slowing the Spread of COVID-19- July 23, 2020
Arizona Open for Learning - July 23, 2020
Protecting the Public’s Right to Vote - July 22, 2020
Continued Postponement of Eviction Enforcement Actions - July 16, 2020
Enhanced Surveillance Advisory - July 9, 2020
Limited Indoor Dining - July 9, 2020
Extending the Termination Date of Programs - July 1, 2020
Protecting Public Health for Students and Teachers - June 29, 2020
Pausing of Arizona’s Reopening - June 29, 2020
Renewal of Executive Order 2020-27 (The Good Samaritan Order) - June 25, 2020
2020-2021 School Year - June 24, 2020
Containing the Spread of COVID-19, Continuing Arizona Mitigation Efforts - June 17, 2020
Ensuring Statewide Access to Care for COVID-19 Arizona Surge Line - May 28, 2020
Assisting Arizona Families with Child Care - May 28, 2020
Stay Healthy, Return Smarter, Return Stronger – May 12, 2020
Reporting By Nursing Care Institutions, Residential Care Institutions, ICF-IIDs And DD Medical Group Homes To Residents And Families Regarding COVID-19 – May 4, 2020
Return Stronger — Amending the Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected Order – April 29, 2020
Requesting Exemption From Executive Order 2020-10 Elective Surgeries – April 22, 2020
Expanding Food Options for Commercial Vehicle Drivers - April 15, 2020
Enhanced Surveillance Advisory - April 14, 2020
Increased Telemedicine Access for Workers’ Compensation - April 14, 2020
On the Job Training for Assisted Living Facility Caregivers - April 14, 2020
Remote Online Notarization - April 8, 2020
Flexible Food Item &. Sale of Goods at Restaurants - April 8, 2020
Requirements for Individuals Traveling to Arizona - April 8, 2020
Enhanced Surveillance Advisory - April 8, 2020
Prohibiting Small Business Evictions - April 7, 2020
Expanding Access to Pharmacies - April 2, 2020
Telemedicine for Pets and Animals - April 1, 2020
Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected - March 30, 2020
Continuity of Work - March 26, 2020
Increasing Hospital Capacity for COVID-19 Preparedness - March 26, 2020
Expansion of Telemedicine - March 25, 2020
Postponement of Eviction Actions - March 24, 2020
Enhanced Surveillance Advisory - March 23, 2020
Prohibiting the Closure of Essential Services - March 23, 2020
Limiting the Operations of Certain Businesses to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 - March 19, 2020
Limiting In-Person Motor Vehicle Division Visits for License Driver Renewals - March 19, 2020
Protective Measures to Protect Against COVID-19 - March 19, 2020
County Government Resources