COVID-19 Daily Update - December 15, 2020
December 15, 2020
GOODMAN SCHWARTZ PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ARIZONA COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE
December 15, 2020
Vol. 2, No. 112
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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:
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12.12.20 |
12.13.20 |
12.14.20 |
12.15.20 |
12.16.20 |
12.17.20 |
12.18.20 |
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Total COVID-19 Cases |
402,589 |
408,442 |
420,248 |
424,382 |
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Daily Increase in New Positive Cases |
+8,076 (+2.0%) |
+5,854 (+1.4%) |
+11,795 (+2.8%) |
+4,134 (+1.0%) |
7-Day Average of Positive Cases is 6,604 (as compared to the previous 7-day average of 7,772)
By comparison, the cumulative weekly increases in positive cases: UPDATED WEEKLY
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Week |
Cases |
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Week |
Cases |
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Week |
Cases |
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7/29 |
+17,664 |
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10/14 |
+5,097 |
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8/5 |
+13,930 |
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10/21 |
+6,277 |
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8/12 |
+7,240 |
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10/28 |
+7,253 |
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8/19 |
+6,114 |
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11/4 |
+9,468 |
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8/26 |
+3,902 |
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11/11 |
+14,530 |
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9/2 |
+3,402 |
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11/18 |
+17,939 |
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9/9 |
+3,680 |
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11/25 |
+27,748 |
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9/16 |
+2,366 |
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12/2 |
+30,129 |
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9/23 |
+6,377 |
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12/9 |
+41,622 |
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9/30 |
+3,223 |
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10/7 |
+4,031 |
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Number of Deaths:
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12.12.20 |
12.13.20 |
12.14.20 |
12.15.20 |
12.16.20 |
12.17.20 |
12.18.20 |
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Total Number of Deaths |
7,322 |
7,357 |
7,358 |
7,422 |
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Daily Number of Deaths |
+77 |
+35 |
+1 |
+64 |
Effective Reproduction Rate (Rt):
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12.11.20 |
12.12.20 |
12.13.20 |
12.14.20 |
12.15.20 |
12.16.20 |
12.17.20 |
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Daily Rt - Arizona |
1.18 |
1.17 |
1.12 |
1.21 |
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. Reporting dates for Rt is a day behind the date of this report.
NOTE: Arizona, again, has the highest effective reproduction rate in the U.S.
Testing Data:
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12.12.20 |
12.13.20 |
12.14.20 |
12.15.20 |
12.16.20 |
12.17.20 |
12.18.20 |
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Total Diagnostic Tests (Daily Increase) |
2,486,863 (+26,046) |
2,512,696 (+25,830) |
2,531,222 (+18,528) |
2,545,326 (+14,098) |
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Total Serology Tests (Daily Increase) |
375,676 (+922) |
376,908 (+1,232) |
377,958 (+1,050) |
378,518 (+560) |
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Total Number of Tests (Daily Increase) |
2,862,539 (+26,968) |
2,889,604 (+27,062) |
2,909,180 (+19,578) |
2,923,844 (+14,658) |
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EPI Positivity Rates:
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12.12.20 |
12.13.20 |
12.14.20 |
12.15.20 |
12.16.20 |
12.17.20 |
12.18.20 |
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State of Arizona |
16.6% |
17.4% |
19.2% |
26.6% |
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Apache County |
10.3% |
20.4% |
19.2% |
19.7% |
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Cochise County |
12.3% |
20.8% |
13.7% |
22.7% |
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Coconino County |
14.2% |
15.6% |
16.0% |
19.0% |
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Gila County |
12.1% |
16.0% |
16.1% |
14.0% |
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Graham County |
10.6% |
22.2% |
25.0% |
33.3% |
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Greenlee County |
25.0% |
28.6% |
10.0% |
50.0% |
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La Paz County |
20.0% |
6.3% |
15.4% |
14.3% |
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Maricopa County |
15.6% |
16.0% |
19.1% |
27.3% |
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Mohave County |
14.8% |
22.5% |
18.7% |
24.3% |
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Navajo County |
17.7% |
20.9% |
20.9% |
34.0% |
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Pima County |
16.0% |
17.1% |
19.2% |
25.0% |
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Pinal County |
21.4% |
20.9% |
20.3% |
26.2% |
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Santa Cruz County |
36.8% |
25.2% |
16.7% |
25.5% |
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Yavapai County |
23.6% |
21.5% |
23.4% |
27.0% |
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Yuma County |
32.6% |
28.3% |
29.2% |
60.0% |
Hospital Assets In-Use:
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12.12.20 |
12.13.20 |
12.14.20 |
12.15.20 |
12.16.20 |
12.17.20 |
12.18.20 |
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Acute Care Beds |
91% |
91% |
91% |
90% |
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ICU Beds |
91% |
92% |
91% |
91% |
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Ventilator |
47% |
49% |
49% |
49% |
Transmission Categories By Arizona County: UPDATED WEEKLY
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Business Reopening Status 12.10.20 |
School Delivery Model 12.10.20 |
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Apache County |
Substantial** |
Virtual** |
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Cochise County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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Coconino County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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Gila County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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Graham County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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Greenlee County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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La Paz County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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Maricopa County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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Mohave County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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Navajo County |
Substantial** |
Virtual** |
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Pima County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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Pinal County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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Santa Cruz County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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Yavapai County |
Substantial** |
Virtual** |
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Yuma County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
* Decreased transmission rate from previous week
** Increased transmission rate from previous week
Substantial Transmission - >100 cases per 100K, >10% positivity, >10% COVID-like illness
Moderate Transmission - 10-100 cases per 100K, 5-10% positivity, 5-10% COVID-like illness
Minimal Transmission - <10 cases per 100K, <5% positivity, <5% COVID-like illness
Arizona Department of Health Services - Coronavirus Home
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by Zip Code
Governor and Government Agency News Releases
ARRIVED: COVID-19 Vaccine Doses - Office of the Governor NEW
Municipal Government Face Coverings Declarations - League of Arizona Cities and Towns ONGOING
Arizona News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Focus on Public Health
Arizona Reports 4,134 New COVID-19 Cases, 64 Deaths; About Half of All ICU Beds Filled by COVID-19 Patients - The Arizona Republic
Modeler Says Unchecked COVID Will Create 'Humanitarian Crisis' in Arizona - KTAR News
Coconino County Seeing More Substantial COVID-19 Transmission - Arizona Daily Sun
Vaccine Arrives: Arizona Set to Start COVID-19 Vaccinations This Week Amid Accelerating Crisis - The Arizona Republic
Staying Chill: How Arizona is Preparing to Store Vaccines at Freezing Temps - The Arizona Republic
Pandemic Particularly Worsens Domestic Abuse Circumstances for Many - Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Families Struggling With Basic Needs and Mental Health Amid Pandemic - Arizona Daily Star
Focus on Government and Agency Enforcement
Pima County to Start COVID-19 Vaccinations Thursday - Arizona Daily Star
Survey Projects Phoenix to Be Top 10 Real Estate Market After Pandemic - KTAR News
Navajo Nation Receives 1st Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccine - The Arizona Republic
What Arizona's 2021 Legislative Session Will Look Like - KJZZ
Arizona City Pays Respects to Retired Firefighter Who Died of COVID-19 - KTAR News
Focus on Economy and Unemployment
Mountainside Fitness’ In-Person Cancellation Policy Draws Criticism From Members - The Arizona Republic
Community Foundation Awards Additional $63K in COVID-19 Grants - Arizona Daily Star
Focus on K-12 Education
AZ Ed Board Supports Standardized Testing in Spring, No School Grades - KJZZ
No In-Person Classes After Holiday Break at Most Tucson-Area Public Schools - Arizona Daily Star
Focus on Higher Education
University COVID-19 Update: No Cases Among GCU Faculty; ASU, NAU, UA Positivity Rates End Low - The Arizona Republic
University of Arizona Freezer Farm Could Be a Game Changer in the Fight Against COVID-19 - The Arizona Republic
Does Heat Kill Coronavirus? Boeing, UA Study Shows What Temps Disinfect Cockpit Surfaces - The Arizona Republic
UArizona Study Examines Virus Effects on Grocery Workers' Mental Health - KTAR News
Something Else You Need to Know Today
Military-Grade Camera Shows Risks of Airborne Coronavirus Spread - The Washington Post
A Safe, Sane Survival Guide - Axios
8 Facts About the Coronavirus to Combat Common Misinformation - The Washington Post
Shot in the Dark: Early Covid-19 Vaccine Efficacy Explained - Reuters
CDC: Masks Protect Wearers as Well as Others From Coronavirus - Axios
Masks Work. Really. We’ll Show You How - The New York Times
Pediatricians Want Kids to Be Part of COVID Vaccine Trials - Kaiser Health News
Noteworthy National and International COVID-19 News Stories UPDATED DAILY
‘I Trust Science,’ Says Nurse Who is First to Get Vaccine in U.S. - New York Times
U.S. Surpasses 300,000 Coronavirus Deaths - Axios
Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 300,000 as Fauci Predicts Vaccine Will Bring ‘Herd Immunity’ in Late Spring, Early Summer - US News & World Report
Washington Navigates Ethical Minefield on Getting First COVID Shots - POLITICO
Ex-FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg Discusses the Vaccine Rollout - Axios
How Are Disabled People Affected When COVID-19 Health Care Rationing Happens? - National Public Radio
Why Face Masks Are Still Needed If You Get a COVID-19 Vaccine - CNN
Pandemic Backlash Jeopardizes Public Health Powers, Leaders - Kaiser Health News
FDA Allows Use of Over-the-Counter Home Test for COVID-19 - Associated Press
Democrats Squeezed as COVID-19 Relief Talks Continue - Associated Press
Business Lobbies Prod Congress on COVID Relief - Roll Call
For Hungry Americans Across the Country, Food Insecurity Crisis Deepens - National Public Radio
Dutch Government to Shut Down Netherlands Through the Holidays - TheHill
Arizona Department of Health Service Guidance
Guidance for Visitation at Congregate Settings for Vulnerable Adults and Children
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
Requirements for Liquor Licensed Restaurants, Bars, and Nightclubs 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
Testing Trends Tool - Johns Hopkins University & Medicine
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
Easing Regulations to Encourage Outdoor Dining - December 2, 2020
Further Mitigation Requirement for Events - December 2, 2020
Ensuring the Availability of the COVID Vaccine Without Financial Barriers - December 2, 2020
Enhanced Surveillance Advisory Monitoring the Spread of COVID-19 - November 10, 2020
Enhanced Surveillance Advisory Monitoring the Spread of COVID-19 - September 8, 2020
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