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Mar 30, 2022 · Just over two years after declaring a COVID-19 health emergency, Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday said Arizona's emergency status was no longer needed.
- Stacey Barchenger
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May 11, 2023 · More than three years after the COVID-19 health emergency was declared, it will officially expire Thursday.
- Michael Doudna
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May 9, 2023 · Based on current COVID-19 trends, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning for the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19, declared under Section 319 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, to expire at the end of the day on May 11, 2023.
- Assistant Secretary For Public Affairs (ASPA)
Jan 12, 2022 · Isolation begins on day 1. Separates & restricts the movement of people exposed to a contagious disease.
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Are face masks still required in schools? Ducey’s executive order on April 19 rescinded the face mask mandate in Arizona schools. He pointed to the rise in fully vaccinated Arizonans as a factor in this decision, adding that “school leaders are ready to decide if masks should be required on their campuses.” In his news release, the governor cited t...
Are local mask mandates still in place? Taking precautions as stated by the CDC went from required to recommended on March 25 after Ducey lifted restrictions in an executive order. Counties, cities and towns also were prohibited from establishing or enforcing rules, including the mandated use of face masks. Leaders of several of the state’s largest...
What services do public libraries offer? Maricopa County Library District is planning a phased reopening of libraries. It offers services that include curbside pickup, limited in-person browsing and online events. In-building visits to Phoenix Public Libraries began on Monday with access to library services including computers and printers. Those p...
What precautions are being taken at airports? President Joe Biden issued an executive order in January requiring face masks in federal buildings and on public transportation, which extends to airports and commercial airplanes. Those who do not comply can face fines of $250 for the first offense and up to $1,500 for repeat offenses. A CDC studyon Ap...
Mar 30, 2022 · Mar 30, 2022. PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey is terminating the state’s COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency based on the state reaching thresholds established by the Arizona Department of Health Services that show the virus is no longer as widespread as it once was.
Mar 30, 2022 · Although the emergency declaration has ended, the announcement says the governor and ADHS encourage Arizonans to get vaccinated and to continue to take preventative measures including staying...
