COVID-19 Daily Update - August 16, 2020
August 16, 2020
GOODMAN SCHWARTZ PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ARIZONA COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE
August 16, 2020
Vol. 1, No. 117
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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:
193,537 - as compared to 192,654 (8/15)
Tracking of the Daily Increase in New Positive Arizona COVID-19 Cases:
8/16 - 833 (+0.4%)
8/15 - 933 (+0.5%)
8/14 - 928 (+0.5%)
8/13 - 1,351 (+0.7%)
8/12 - 706 (+0.4%)
8/11 - 1,214 (+0.6%)
8/10 - 600 (+0.3%)
8/9 - 816 (+0.4%)
8/8 - 1,054 (+0.6%)
8/7 - 1,406 (+0.8%)
8/6 - 1,444 (+0.8%)
8/5 - 1,698 (+0.9%)
8/4 - 1,008 (+0.6%)
8/3 - 1,030 (+0.6%)
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%)
Number of Deaths: 4,506 (+14) - as compared to 4,492 (8/15)
Number of Tests:
1,342,281 - as compared to 1,325,778 (8/15)
Effective Reproduction Rate (Rt): 0.80 Arizona, as of 8/15
Note: Rt is the average number of people who become infected by an infectious person. If it is above 1.0, COVID-19 will spread quickly. If it is below 1.0, infections will slow.
Test Positivity Ratios:
Cases to PCR Tests | 6.0%, previous day 9.7%
Cases to All Tests | 5.4%, previous day 8.5%
ELR PCR Cases to ELR PCR Tests | 5.9%
Hospital Assets In-Use:
Acute Care Beds: 81%, down from yesterday’s 83%
ICU Beds: 80%, up from yesterday’s 78%
Ventilators: 33%, 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
The U.S. is Far Behind Other Rich Countries in Coronavirus Response - Axios
Pandemic Denial: Why Some People Can't Accept COVID-19’s Realities - CNN
Working Parents Are Hitting Their Coronavirus Breaking Point—and Paying for It - Wall Street Journal
More Americans Go Hungry Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Census Shows - Wall Street Journal
On Bikes and in Cars, Off Trains and Buses: COVID-19 Changes Transportation - National Public Radio
Nursing Homes With Safety Problems Deploy Trump-Connected Lobbyists - New York Times
Arizona News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Focus on Public Health
Drop in COVID-19 Deaths Likely Indicator Arizona is Past Peak - Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Likely Experiencing an 'Uptick' in Serious Child Abuse Cases, Experts Say - Arizona Daily Star
Coronavirus Conquerors: Recovered Flagstaff COVID-19 Patients Share Their Stories - Arizona Daily Sun
Virus Briefing: Is it Safe to Use a Drinking Fountain? And More COVID-19 Questions Answered - Arizona Daily Star
Focus on Government and Agency Enforcement
Despite Increased Capacity, Number of COVID-19 Tests Declines - KJZZ
Pima County Library Delivery Manager Pivots to Serve the Community During COVID-19 - Arizona Daily Star
Focus on Economy and Unemployment
$300 Federal Unemployment Benefits Available to Arizonans Next Week - KTAR News
Poll: Arizonans Still Concerned, But Cautiously Optimistic About COVID-19 - KTAR News
Focus on K-12 Education
Schools Open for On-Site Support Monday. Here's What to Know - The Arizona Republic
Arizona School District Cancels Monday's Reopening After Teachers Stage 'Sickout' - Washington Times
San Tan Valley Parents Disappointed In-Person Classes Are Canceled - KJZZ
OPINION: Are Queen Creek Schools Doing Enough to Safely Reopen Now? It’s Complicated - The Arizona Republic
State Helps Schools Expand COVID-19 Testing for Staff, Students, But Many Parents Skeptical About In-Person Classes - The Arizona Republic
Tucson Families Tackle At-Home Schooling Obstacles With Flexibility, Creativity - Arizona Daily Star
Focus on Higher Education
ASU’s Michael Crow: PAC-12 Sports Postponement Good for ‘Buying Knowledge’ - The Arizona Republic
UA Students Raising Concerns on School's Re-Entry Plan - KJZZ
OPINION: Revenue or Lack Thereof, Drives UA’s Response to Virus-Fueled Financial Crisis - Arizona Daily Star
NAU Students Unable to Break Leases Despite Pandemic - Arizona Daily Sun
UA Football Players’ Parents Have Mixed Feelings About Postponement of Fall Season - Arizona Daily Star
National News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Focus on Public Health
Trump Breaks With CDC Director on Potential for 'Worst Fall' Amid Pandemic, Flu Season - TheHill
Trump Makes Call For New White House Doctor's Virus Advice - Associated Press
How to Recognize COVID-19 Symptoms in Children - CNN
Infections Are Rising in Children, CDC Says - The Washington Post
COVID-19 Deaths Strike Early for Many Minorities - Wall Street Journal
Fear, Language Barriers Hinder Immigrant Contact-Tracing - Associated Press
FDA Gives Emergency Approval to 'Game Changer' COVID-19 Saliva Test - Washington Times
Yale's COVID-19 Saliva Test Used In NBA Gets FDA OK for Emergency Use - Reuters
These Are the Medical Devices in Short Supply During Pandemic, FDA Says - Newsweek
What's the Link Between Myocarditis and COVID-19? - Chicago Tribune
Focus on K-12 Education
The COVID-19 Learning Cliff - Axios
Nebraska School District Cancels Classes as Staff Catch Coronavirus - Reuters
For Mom in South Korea, Sending a Child Back to School Was Worth the Risk - New York Times
Focus on Higher Education
Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Identified at University of North Carolina Fraternity - CNN
Another American Ritual the Pandemic Has Warped: College Arrivals - Reuters
Back to College Plans Look Safer With Frequent, Regular Testing, Experts Say - National Public Radio
As Students Head Back to Campus, Colleges Try to Prevent and Combat COVID-19 Cases - CNN
COVID-19 Waivers or Contracts Are Becoming Common on College Campuses - Chicago Tribune
Coronavirus Leaves Colleges Scrambling to Provide Laptops to Students - National Public Radio
Education, Interrupted - The Washington Post
Focus on State and Local Governments
The Nation’s Biggest Public Transit System is Facing Ruin. Will Congress Save It? - POLITICO
‘We’re Desperate’: Transit Cuts Felt Deepest in Low-Income Areas - New York Times
California Governor on the Hot Seat Over Pandemic Response - Associated Press
LA Mayor Embraces Shift in COVID-19 Testing Strategy: Simplicity and Speed - Reuters
Montgomery County Looking for Other COVID-19 Testing Options After it Suspends Largest Supplier - Washington Times
New York Reports Lowest Number of New Cases Since March, Florida Numbers Stable - United Press International
New York City's Museums to Reopen as State's COVID-19 Numbers Continue to Tick Down - National Public Radio
South Dakota Declines Unemployment Aid From Trump Executive Orders - TheHill
South Dakota Declines to Boost Unemployment Payments Under Trump’s Order - The Washington Post
Focus on Vaccines
Focus on Economy and Unemployment
May Rent. June Rent. Late Fees. Penalties - The Washington Post
Federal Judge Tosses San Antonio Barbershops' Lawsuit - Business Interruption Insurance Payment Due to COVID - San Antonio Express News
Taller Cubicles, One-Way Aisles: Office Workers Must Adjust - Associated Press
Focus on Sports
Delay of Game? College Football Emerges as Coronavirus Flashpoint - TheHill
As College Football Games Vanish, So Do Their Millions - Wall Street Journal
Trump Says He Talked to Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence About Fall Play - Axios
International News Stories UPDATED DAILY
France Plans Masks At Work as Daily COVID-19 Cases Surpass 3,000 - Reuters
Only 11 Percent of Brazilians Blame President for COVID-19 Death Toll, Highest Popularity Yet - Newsweek
South Korea Reports Largest Virus Jump Since March - Associated Press
Vacationers Arriving in Rome Get Virus Tests - Associated Press
Arizona Department of Health Service Guidance
Safely Returning to In-Person Instruction
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