COVID-19 Daily Update - August 29, 2020
August 29, 2020
GOODMAN SCHWARTZ PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ARIZONA COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE
August 30, 2020
Vol. 1, No. 131
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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:
201,661 - as compared to 201,287 (8/29)
Tracking of the Daily Increase in New Positive Arizona COVID-19 Cases:
8/30 - 374 (+0.2%)
8/29 - 629 (+0.3%)
8/28 - 519 (+0.3%)
8/27 - 680 (+0.3%)
8/26 - 186 (+0.1%)
8/25 - 859 (+0.4%)
8/24 - 311 (+0.2%)
8/23 - 207 (+0.1%)
8/22 - 996 (+0.5%)
8/21 - 619 (+0.3%)
8/20 - 723 (+0.4%)
8/19 - 637 (+0.3%)
8/18 - 915 (+0.5%)
8/17 - 468 (+0.2%)
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%)
Number of Deaths: 5,030 (+23) - as compared to 5,007 (8/29)
Number of Tests:
1,464,384 - as compared to 1,456,210 (8/29)
Effective Reproduction Rate (Rt): 0.85 Arizona, as of 8/28 - previous rate was 0.87
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 | 4.4%, previous day 7.6%
Cases to All Tests | 4.6%, previous day 6.8%
7 Day ELR PCR Cases to ELR PCR Tests | 5.3% previous day 4.2%
Hospital Assets In-Use:
Acute Care Beds: 82% down from yesterday’s 83%
ICU Beds: 79%, unchanged from yesterday
Ventilators: 30%, up from yesterday’s 31%
Arizona Department of Health Services - Coronavirus Home
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by Zip Code
Governor and Government Agency News Releases
Guidance for Visitation at Congregate Settings for Vulnerable Adults and Children - Arizona Department of Health Services NEW
Municipal Government Face Coverings Declarations - League of Arizona Cities and Towns ONGOING
Political Potpourri UPDATED DAILY
White House Coronavirus Measures Are Missing - The Atlantic
Anti-Masker Threatens to Sue Chipotle for Not Serving Him in Viral Video - Newsweek
Classical Agency Columbia Artists Says it Will Shut Down - Associated Press
The Many Benefits of Commute-Free Remote Work - Axios
10 Things to Help You Get Through the Pandemic Into Fall- The Washington Post
Arizona News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Focus on Public Health
Once a COVID-19 Epicenter, Arizona Emerges From Lockdown - TheHill
Nursing, Assisted Living Homes in Pima County Due to Resume Allowing Visitors - Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Reports 374 New Coronavirus Cases, 23 Additional Deaths - KTAR News
Focus on Government and Agency Enforcement
2 Scottsdale Bars' Liquor Licenses Suspended Over New COVID Rules - The Arizona Republic
Scottsdale Bars Bottled Blonde, Casa Amigos' Liquor Licenses Suspended - KTAR
Golfland Sunsplash Loses $3M as Resort Water Parks Allowed to Stay Open - KJZZ
ICE Reports Over 230 Active COVID-19 Infections at Arizona facility - TheHill
OPINION: Doug Ducey's Fear of Donald Trump is Pawned Off as 'Common Sense’ - The Arizona Republic
Focus on Economy and Unemployment
More Phoenix Homeowners Aren't Making Mortgage Payments; Foreclosure Ban Extended for Many - The Arizona Republic
Focus on K-12 Education
Some Tucson Charter and Private Schools Reopen, Prompting Complaints About Safety - Arizona Daily Star
Focus on Higher Education
With Coronavirus Cases at Lowest Totals Since May, Officials 'Anxious' About Student-Caused Jump - Arizona Daily Star
ASU Has Nearly 500 COVID-19 Cases Among Students, Employees - KJZZ
National News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Focus on Public Health
Hydroxychloroquine Uproar Shows 'Objective Science is Nearly Dead': Dr. Scott Atlas - Washington Times
Your Coronavirus Test Is Positive. Maybe It Shouldn’t Be - New York Times
Fad or Future? Telehealth Expansion Eyed Beyond Pandemic - Associated Press
The Shifting Geography of Telemedicine - Axios
A Veteran Salutes Public Health Leaders, and Feels Their Pain - National Public Radio
Focus on K-12 Education
Teachers Resigning Across U.S. Cite Remote Learning Frustrations, COVID-19 Concerns - Newsweek
Battle Over COVID-19 School Openings Goes to the Courts - TheHill
Focus on Higher Education
College Fraternities and Sororities Move Greek Rush Online - National Public Radio
What It’s Like to Be an R.A. Now - New York Times
Colleges vs. Parties - Axios
Focus on State and Local Governments
Nurses on NY’s Front Lines Call for Minimum Staffing Ratios - Associated Press
Focus on Vaccine
FDA Commissioner Says He's Willing to Fast-Track Coronavirus Vaccine - Axios
FDA Commissioner Says Willing to Fast-Track COVID-19 Vaccine - Reuters
COVID-19 Vaccine Diplomacy: Mexico Courts Allies Across Ideological Spectrum - Reuters
Focus on Economy and Unemployment
Pelosi: “We Are Not Budging” on Size of Stimulus Package—$2.2 Trillion or Nothing - Forbes
Focus on Sports
College Football Kicks Off COVID-19 Style in Alabama - Associated Press
Only 3 NFL Teams Will Have Fans in the Stands for Their Home Openers - Axios
Already Missing Riders, Tour de France Tackles Tough Stage 2 - Associated Press
Ahead of Kentucky Derby, Worker Shortage Looms for Trainers - Associated Press
International News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 25 Million: Reuters Tally - Reuters
Europe Fears Second Coronavirus Wave as Cases Surge - Axios
Europeans Protest Coronavirus Restrictions With Large Rallies in Berlin, London - Washington Times
India's Tally Surges as Restrictions Are Eased - Associated Press
What Happens When Pandemic Locks Down a Globe-Trotting Pope? - Associated Press
Elites Are Flouting Coronavirus Restrictions -- and That Could Hurt Us All - CNN
French Minister: Not All Classrooms Can Reopen - 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