COVID-19 Daily Update - July 27, 2020
July 27, 2020
GOODMAN SCHWARTZ PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ARIZONA COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE
July 27, 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:
163,827 - as compared to 162,014 (7/26)
Tracking of the Daily Increase in New Positive Arizona COVID-19 Cases: \
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%)
7/11 - 3,038 (+2.6%)
7/10 - 4,221 (+3.7%)
7/9 - 4,057 (3.7%)
7/8 - 3,520
7/7 - 3,653
7/6 - 3,352
7/5 - 3,536
7/4 - 2,695
7/3 - 4,433
7/2 - 3,333
7/1 - 4,878
Number of Deaths:
3,304 (-1) - as compared to 3,305 (7/26) NOTE: Negative death reports happen frequently at the county level.
Number of Tests:
1,099,682 - as compared to 1,087,547 (7/26)
Hospital Assets In-Use:
Acute Care Beds: 86%, up from yesterday’s 84%
ICU Beds: 86%, unchanged from yesterday
Ventilators: 46%, unchanged from yesterday
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
Last Thing Patients Need During Pandemic: Being Last to Know a Doctor Left Network - Kaiser Health News
Disney World During the Pandemic is Extremely Weird - The Atlantic
Workers Praise Disney Virus Safety, But Will Visitors Come? - Associated Press
Why Fast Food’s Smartest Operator is Expanding When Business is Terrible - Forbes
Pet Cat First Animal to Test Positive for COVID-19 in U.K. - Newsweek
2 MLB Games Postponed as Marlins Deal With Virus Outbreak - Associated Press
Arizona News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Focus on Public Health
Tucson Research Clinic Recruiting Participants for COVID-19 Vaccine Trial - Arizona Daily Star
What's it Like When You or Someone You Know Gets COVID-19? Valley 101 Shares Two Stories - The Arizona Republic
COVID-19 Study Offers Early Hope for Safe Breastfeeding - KJZZ
Focus on Government and Agency Enforcement
COVID-19 Made Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego a National Star. At Home, It’s a Different Story - The Arizona Republic
Regents Side With Gov. Ducey in Challenge to Closing Arizona's Bars - Arizona Daily Star
Focus on Economy and Unemployment
How COVID-19 Impacts Real Estate Loans in AZ - KJZZ
Navajo Casino Employees Might Stop Receiving Paychecks - The Arizona Republic
Focus on Education
Coronavirus Pandemic Has Arizona Law School Grads, Lawyers Rethinking the Bar Exam - KJZZ
National News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Focus on Public Health
Americans Back Tough Lockdown Restrictions as Trump Admin Pushes to Reopen - Newsweek
Robert O'Brien, National Security Adviser, Tests Positive for the Coronavirus - Washington Times
Trump's National Security Adviser Tests Positive for Coronavirus - TheHill
Azar Blames Testing Delays on States - POLITICO
How to Test More People for Coronavirus Without Actually Needing More Tests - New York Times
The U.S. Has More Covid-19 Testing Than Most. So Why is it Falling So Short? - Reuters
COVID-19 Testing at Universities Threatens to Strain Nationwide Capacity - TheHill
Three-Quarters of Adults With COVID-19 Have Heart Damage After Recovery - United Press International
The Doctor Behind the Disputed Covid Data - New York Times
We’ll Be Wearing Masks for a While. Why Not Make Them Nice? - New York Times
Your Coronavirus Antibodies Are Disappearing. Should You Care? - New York Times
Focus on Education
OPINION: Schools Are Moving Toward Closing for the Fall. That is Not Their Fault - The Washington Post
As Public Schools Go All Virtual in Fall, Parents Eye Private Schools That Say They Will Open Their Campuses - The Washington Post
Focus on State and Local Government
States With Stricter COVID-19 Restrictions Watch Lax Neighbors Warily, Knowing the Virus Does Not Respect Borders - The Washington Post
Police Chiefs, Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce Mask Mandates - Washington Times
Florida Case Count Surpasses That of New York, the Country's Original Epicenter - National Public Radio
Florida Reports 9,344 New COVID-19 Cases, Surpasses New York in Total - United Press International
New Mexico Governor Says Her State is ‘at the Mercy of What's Going on Around the Country’ - TheHill
Transit Workers Were N.Y.C.’s Pandemic Lifeline. These 3 Paid a Price - New York Times
Focus on Vaccine
Trump Goes All in on Vaccines and Therapeutics - Axios
Coronavirus Vaccine Update as Bill Gates-backed Firm Could Make 200 Million Kits a Year - Newsweek
It’s Not Over When the Vaccine Arrives - Axios
Virus Vaccine Put to Final Test in Thousands of Volunteers - Associated Press
The Color of COVID: Will Vaccine Trials Reflect America’s Diversity? - Kaiser Health News
Virus Vaccine Put to Final Test in Thousands of Volunteers - Washington Times
Moderna's Vaccine Candidate Heads to Testing in Up to 30,000 People - National Public Radio
Moderna Begins 3rd Stage of Trial for COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate mRNA-1273 - United Press International
Moderna Coronavirus Vaccine: First Phase 3 Clinical Trial in the United States Begins - CNN
Moderna's COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Moves Into Late-Stage Trial - Reuters
EU Talks With Pfizer, Sanofi, J&J on Covid Vaccines Hit Snags - Reuters
Focus on Economy and Unemployment
This Will Be a Week to Remember for the U.S. Economy - US News & World Report
Stimulus Bets Boost Wall St. Ahead of Busy Earnings Week - Reuters
As Congress Fights, Analysts Warn Economy Needs Help Now - Associated Press
Slip in Job Growth Raises Fear of Broader Relapse - TheHill
Where Coronavirus Stimulus Talks Stand - Axios
Meadows, Mnuchin Push for Narrow Coronavirus Relief Bill - POLITICO
Pelosi Slams Delayed GOP Coronavirus Relief Plan: 'Republicans Want to Pause Again and Go Piecemeal' - Washington Times
Returning to Work? New Stimulus Legislation Could Ensure a $450 Per Week Raise—Here's Why - Newsweek
Mark Meadows: GOP Unemployment Insurance Extension Proposal Coming Monday - Washington Times
More Stimulus, School and Jobless Funds Expected in $1 Trillion GOP Relief Bill - United Press International
McConnell's Stimulus Plan Faces a Tall Hurdle—Senate Republicans - Newsweek
Senate Republicans, White House Seek to Reduce Weekly Unemployment Benefit From $600 to $200 - The Washington Post
Congress Set for Messy COVID-19 Talks on Tight Deadline - TheHill
Top White House Negotiators Are Pushing to Scale Back Next Coronavirus Legislation - CNN
Kudlow: GOP Stimulus Plan to Include $1,200 Checks, Eviction Moratorium Extension - United Press International
Pelosi Rules Out Liability Protections for Employers of “Essential Workers” - Axios
Senate Republicans Grow Weary with White House Over Stimulus Bill - Axios
How the $600 Pandemic Unemployment Payment Upended Household Economics - National Public Radio
Employers Require COVID Liability Waivers as Conflict Mounts Over Workplace Safety - Kaiser Health News
Small Businesses Are Drowning in Coronavirus Expenses - Axios
Google Will Let Employees Work From Home Until at Least Next Summer - CNN
International News Stories UPDATED DAILY
U.S., Brazil, Mexico, India Lead Surge of Coronavirus; Death Toll Passes 650,000 - United Press International
Brazil's Bolsonaro Accused of 'Crimes Against Humanity' Over Coronavirus - Newsweek
European Tourism Faces Turbulence Only Weeks After Restart - Associated Press
Morocco Shuts Down Major Cities After Spike in Coronavirus Cases - Reuters
Fans Return to Korean Baseball Stadiums Amid Pandemic - United Press International
Ryanair Expects Air Travel to Be Depressed for 2-3 years - Associated Press
New Social Distancing Measures in Belgium - Associated Press
Hong Kong Official Says Next 2 Weeks 'Crucial' for Mitigation, as City Battles Another COVID Spike - Newsweek
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