COVID-19 Daily Update - September 24, 2020
September 24, 2020
GOODMAN SCHWARTZ PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ARIZONA COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE
September 24, 2020
Vol. 2, No. 24
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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:
|
|
9.19.20 |
9.20.20 |
9.21.20 |
9.22.20 |
9.23.20 |
9.24.20 |
9.25.20 |
|
Total COVID-19 Cases |
213,551 |
214,018 |
214,251 |
214,846 |
215,284 |
215,852 |
|
|
Daily Increase in New Positive Cases |
+610 (+0.3%) |
+469 (+0.2%) |
+233 (+0.1%) |
+595 (+0.3%) |
+438 (+0.2%) |
+566 (+0.3%) |
Number of Deaths:
|
|
9.19.20 |
9.20.20 |
9.21.20 |
9.22.20 |
9.23.20 |
9.24.20 |
9.25.20 |
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Total Number of Deaths |
5,467 |
5,476 |
5,478 |
5,498 |
5,525 |
5,559 |
|
|
Daily Number of Deaths |
+16 |
+9 |
+2 |
+20 |
+27 |
+34 |
Effective Reproduction Rate (Rt):
|
|
9.18.20 |
9.19.20 |
9.20.20 |
9.21.20 |
9.22.20 |
9.23.20 |
9.24.20 |
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Daily Rt - Arizona |
1.06 |
1.00 |
0.99 |
0.93 |
0.94 |
0.93 |
|
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.
Testing Data:
|
|
9.19.20 |
9.20.20 |
9.21.20 |
9.22.20 |
9.23.20 |
9.24.20 |
9.25.20 |
|
Total Number of Tests |
1,650,793 |
1,662,321 |
1,670,418 |
1,680,643 |
1,693,411 |
1,705,003 |
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|
Daily Number of Tests |
+11,587 |
+11,528 |
+8,097 |
+10,225 |
+12,768 |
+11,592 |
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Test Positivity Percentages:
|
|
9.19.20 |
9.20.20 |
9.21.20 |
9.22.20 |
9.23.20 |
9.24.20 |
9.25.20 |
|
Cases to Diagnostic Tests |
5.7% |
4.4% |
3.3% |
6.1% |
4.8% |
5.4% |
|
|
Cases to All Tests |
5.3% |
4.1% |
2.9% |
5.8% |
3.4% |
4.9% |
|
|
7 Day Diagnostic Case Positive |
4.6% |
4.3% |
4.0% |
4.1% |
4.0% |
3.9% |
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Hospital Assets In-Use:
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|
9.19.20 |
9.20.20 |
9.21.20 |
9.22.20 |
9.23.20 |
9.24.20 |
9.25.20 |
|
Acute Care Beds |
81% |
80% |
79% |
78% |
79% |
80% |
|
|
ICU Beds |
77% |
79% |
77% |
78% |
78% |
80% |
|
|
Ventilator |
25% |
24% |
22% |
23% |
24% |
24% |
Transmission Categories By Arizona County: UPDATED TODAY
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Business Reopening Status 9.24.20 |
School Delivery Model 9.24.20 |
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Apache County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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Cochise County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
|
Coconino County |
Substantial** |
Virtual ** |
|
Gila County |
Moderate |
Hybrid* |
|
Graham County |
Substantial |
Virtual |
|
Greenlee County |
Minimal |
In-Person |
|
La Paz County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
|
Maricopa County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
|
Mohave County |
Moderate |
Hybrid* |
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Navajo County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
|
Pima County |
Substantial** |
Virtual** |
|
Pinal County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
|
Santa Cruz County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
|
Yavapai County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
|
Yuma County |
Moderate |
Hybrid* |
* Decreased transmission from previous week
** Increased transmission 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
Municipal Government Face Coverings Declarations - League of Arizona Cities and Towns ONGOING
Arizona News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Focus on Public Health
As Arizona Nursing Homes Reopen to Visitors, State Guidelines Cause Confusion - The Arizona Republic
Banner Health opposes lifting of mask mandates in Arizona - KTAR News
For Some Scientists, Shutdown is Not an Option - KJZZ
Focus on Government and Agency Enforcement
Gov. Ducey, Secretary of State Hobbs Spar Over Election Guidelines - KTAR News
Arizona Governor, Secretary of State Argue Over Election Procedures - Arizona Daily Star
Scottsdale Lifts Mask Requirement Amid Pandemic, Maricopa County Order Still in Effect - Phoenix Business Journal
Scottsdale's Largest Employer at Odds With City Over Mask Mandate - The Arizona Republic
OPINION: For Shame, Scottsdale. This is Not the Time to Ease Up on Masks - The Arizona Republic
AZ Long Term Care Task Force Updates Recommendations - KJZZ
Focus on Economy and Unemployment
Arizona adds 80,000 new jobs as economy slowly bounces back - KTAR News
SRP Extends Shut-Off Moratorium, But Only for Some Customers - KJZZ
SRP Will Not Issue Disconnections for Economy Plan Customers Till January - KTAR News
Amid Fragile Economic Recovery, Downtown Parking Projected to Remain Free Until 2021 in Flagstaff - Arizona Daily Sun
United Airlines to Make COVID-19 Rapid Tests Available to Passengers, Starting on Hawaii Route - The Arizona Republic
Focus on K-12 Education
FUSD to Explore Phased Return to In-Person Classes - Arizona Daily Sun
Arizona School Nurses on the Front Lines of Coronavirus Face Challenges - KTAR News
TUSD Food Services Department Adjusts And Continues Providing Meals Through COVID-19 Crisis - Arizona Daily Star
Some Sonoran Students, Families Struggle for Education Amid the Pandemic - Frontera
Focus on Higher Education
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Noteworthy National and International COVID-19 News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Fauci Scolds Rand Paul During Tense Exchange at Hearing - TheHill
A 'distressed' Birx Questions How Long She Can Remain on White House Task Force, Sources Say - CNN
Top Adviser Steps Aside From FDA COVID-19 Vaccine Reviews Over Potential Conflict - Reuters
Trump Says He Might Reject Stricter FDA Vaccine Guidelines - POLITICO
AstraZeneca Still Waiting for FDA Go-Ahead to Resume U.S. Trial - Reuters
Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine Advances, Sparking Optimism in Race - New York Times
These Secret Safety Panels Will Pick the COVID Vaccine Winners - Kaiser Health News
Experts Unsure About COVID-19, Flu Co-Infection, But Expect U.S. to Find Out - United Press International
CDC Director Says Over 90% of Americans Have Not Yet Been Exposed to Coronavirus - Axios
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, Wife Teresa Parson Test Positive for Coronavirus - United Press International
Documents Reveal CMS Planning to Enforce Hospital COVID-19 Data Reporting - National Public Radio
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
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 NEW
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
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