COVID-19 Daily Update - November 21, 2020
November 21, 2020
GOODMAN SCHWARTZ PUBLIC AFFAIRS
ARIZONA COVID-19 DAILY UPDATE
November 21, 2020
Vol. 2, No. 88
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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:
|
11.18.20 |
11.19.20 |
11.20.20 |
11.21.20 |
11.22.20 |
11.23.20 |
11.24.20 |
Total COVID-19 Cases |
283,102 |
287,225 |
291,696 |
295,334 |
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Daily Increase in New Positive Cases |
+3,206 (+1.1%) |
+4,123 (+1.4%) |
+4,471 (+1.5%) |
+3,638 (+1.2%) |
Number of Deaths:
|
11.18.20 |
11.19.20 |
11.20.20 |
11.21.20 |
11.22.20 |
11.23.20 |
11.24.20 |
Total Number of Deaths |
6,365 |
6,384 |
6,427 |
6,457 |
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Daily Number of Deaths |
+53 |
+19 |
+43 |
+30 |
Effective Reproduction Rate (Rt):
|
11.17.20 |
11.18.20 |
11.19.20 |
11.20.20 |
11.22.20 |
11.23.20 |
11.24.20 |
Daily Rt - Arizona |
1.11 |
1.15 |
1.16 |
1.13 |
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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:
|
11.18.20 |
11.19.20 |
11.20.20 |
11.21.20 |
11.22.20 |
11.23.20 |
11.24.20 |
Total Diagnostic Tests (Daily Increase) |
2,018,995 (+14,788) |
2,037,288 (+18,292) |
2,063,889 (+26,605) |
2,083,643 (+19,751) |
|
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Total Serology Tests (Daily Increase) |
353,191 (+2,292) |
354,092 (+901) |
355,101 (+1,009) |
355,879 (+778) |
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Total Number of Tests (Daily Increase) |
2,372,186 (+17,080) |
2,391,380 (+19,193) |
2,418,990 (+27,614) |
2,439,522 (+20,529) |
|
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Test Positivity Percentages:
|
11.18.20 |
11.19.20 |
11.20.20 |
11.21.20 |
11.22.20 |
11.23.20 |
11.24.20 |
Epi Positivity Rate |
10.9% |
12.5% |
12.0% |
N/A |
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Reported Positivity Rate |
21.7% |
22.5% |
16.8% |
N/A |
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Epi Serology Positivity Rate |
10.3% |
12.4% |
17.8% |
N/A |
Hospital Assets In-Use:
|
11.18.20 |
11.19.20 |
11.20.20 |
11.21.20 |
11.22.20 |
11.23.20 |
11.24.20 |
Acute Care Beds |
89% |
89% |
89% |
89% |
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ICU Beds |
87% |
89% |
88% |
90% |
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Ventilator |
32% |
35% |
35% |
35% |
Transmission Categories By Arizona County: UPDATED WEEKLY
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Business Reopening Status 11.19.20 |
School Delivery Model 11.19.20 |
Apache County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
Cochise County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
Coconino County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
Gila County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
Graham County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
Greenlee County |
Minimal |
In-Person |
La Paz County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
Maricopa County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
Mohave County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
Navajo County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
Pima County |
Moderate |
Hybrid |
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
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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
Hospitals Across Arizona Cutting Off Visitations as Coronavirus Cases Surge - KTAR News
In the Middle of a Virus Outbreak, We Can't Forget to Stand Up to the Plain Old Flu - The Arizona Republic
Embry Women's Health Website Attacked as COVID-19 Tests Surge in Arizona - The Arizona Republic
ADHS Urges Responsible Thanksgiving Celebrations - KJZZ
Navajo Nation Hits Record Number of COVID Cases in a Single Day - The Arizona Republic
Focus on Government and Agency Enforcement
Mayors Say 'Now is the Time' for the Statewide Mask Mandate Ducey Opposes - Arizona Mirror
Four Arizona Mayors Demand Governor Impose Statewide Mask Mandate - Arizona Daily Star
4 Arizona Mayors Accuse Gov. Doug Ducey of Failed Leadership on COVID - KTAR News
Arizona Reports Over 4K New Virus Cases for 2nd Day in Row; Mayors Call Out Ducey - Arizona Daily Sun
AZ Mayors Demand More Action From Ducey as COVID-19 Soars - KJZZ
Glendale Gym is 1st Gym Ordered to Close by Health Department Over COVID-19 Regulations - The Arizona Republic
Ducey Recall Effort Says They're Gathering Steam - KJZZ
Focus on Economy and Unemployment
All PUA Applicants in Arizona Will Need to Verify Identity to Combat Fraudulent Claims, State Says - The Arizona Republic
Arizona Unemployment Rate Increases to 8.0% - KJZZ
Pandemic, Recession Will Likely Lead to Different Holiday Shopping Season - KJZZ
How Luke Air Force Base is Handling the Pandemic as COVID-19 Cases Climb in Arizona - The Arizona Republic
How Arizona Arts Groups Are Working to Keep Live Music Going During the COVID-19 Era - The Arizona Republic
Focus on K-12 Education
ADHS Emergency Measure Reinforces Mask Mandate at AZ Schools - KJZZ
Navajo School District and Its Students Fight to Overcome Amid Coronavirus - KTAR News
High School Winter Sports Delayed Amid COVID-19 Surge - KJZZ
Focus on Higher Education
ASU Shares Details on What Students Can Expect for Spring Semester - KJZZ
No COVID-19 Test, No Class for Northern Arizona University Students - Arizona Daily Sun
ASU Continues Valley Expansion Plans Despite Pandemic Losses - KJZZ
Enrollment Rises at Arizona Public Universities Despite Pandemic - KTAR News
Something Else You Need to Know Today
Getting Better All the Time - A Second, Better, Vaccine Against COVID-19 Arrives - The Economist
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
Noteworthy National and International COVID-19 News Stories UPDATED DAILY
Effective COVID-19 Vaccines Don’t Mean the Pandemic is Over - Time
What Does Emergency Use of a COVID-19 Vaccine Mean? - Associated Press
Federal Coronavirus Data Show Health Care Staff Shortages Plague Hospitals - National Public Radio
Trump’s Lame-Duck Status Leaves Governors to Wing it on COVID - Kaiser Health News
G20 Virtual Summit Tackles COVID-19 Vaccine, Funding - United Press International
Don Jr., President Trump’s Son, Tests Positive for COVID-19 - POLITICO
No. 4 Clemson's Game at Florida State Postponed - Associated Press
A Pizza Worker's Lie Forced an Australian State of 1.7 Million People Into Lockdown - CNN
Toronto, Canada's Largest City, Put Into Lockdown as Infections Soar - CNN
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
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