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With #COVID19 transmission increasing in Arizona and around the country, I’m announcing enhanced actions to contain the spread and protect those most vulnerable. These actions build on Arizona& #39;s substantial efforts to boost testing, expand contact tracing, secure PPE and more. 1/
TESTING:
We& #39;re continuing to ramp up testing through a partnership with @ASU to scale up saliva-based testing. The less invasive test will allow for more rapid & accurate results while requiring less PPE & facilitating greater usage at workplaces & health care facilities. 2/
We& #39;re continuing to ramp up testing through a partnership with @ASU to scale up saliva-based testing. The less invasive test will allow for more rapid & accurate results while requiring less PPE & facilitating greater usage at workplaces & health care facilities. 2/
CONTACT TRACING:
I’m signing an Executive Order providing @AZDHS authority to implement a consistent, statewide system for contact tracing & making available 300 @AZNationalGuard to increase manpower. ADHS is also providing $37M to boost contact tracing locally & statewide. 3/
I’m signing an Executive Order providing @AZDHS authority to implement a consistent, statewide system for contact tracing & making available 300 @AZNationalGuard to increase manpower. ADHS is also providing $37M to boost contact tracing locally & statewide. 3/
ENABLING LOCALIZED MITIGATION EFFORTS:
@AZDHS today released updated guidance allowing local governments to implement mask and face covering policies, allowing local authorities to tailor mitigation efforts specific to the local public health need. 4/
@AZDHS today released updated guidance allowing local governments to implement mask and face covering policies, allowing local authorities to tailor mitigation efforts specific to the local public health need. 4/
ENHANCED EDUCATION CAMPAIGN:
We’re moving forward on the next iteration of a public awareness campaign, and expanding it. All Arizonans should continue to stay physically distant, stay home when sick and WEAR MASKS. #MaskUpAZ 5/
We’re moving forward on the next iteration of a public awareness campaign, and expanding it. All Arizonans should continue to stay physically distant, stay home when sick and WEAR MASKS. #MaskUpAZ 5/
FOCUSED ON LONG-TERM CARE SETTINGS:
With testing of all residents and staff recently completed, we’re providing an additional $10 million for more PPE and masks in long-term care settings. @AZDHS will continue to prioritize ongoing testing of residents and staff. 6/
With testing of all residents and staff recently completed, we’re providing an additional $10 million for more PPE and masks in long-term care settings. @AZDHS will continue to prioritize ongoing testing of residents and staff. 6/
ENHANCED GUIDANCE:
We need businesses to continue to protect customers and employees. Enhanced guidance from @AZDHS will require physically distancing, face covers whenever possible, symptom checks for employees and increased cleaning and disinfecting. 7/
We need businesses to continue to protect customers and employees. Enhanced guidance from @AZDHS will require physically distancing, face covers whenever possible, symptom checks for employees and increased cleaning and disinfecting. 7/
We remain one hundred percent focused on protecting public health and saving lives. We all have a role and need to continue to prioritize health and safety. I’m grateful for Arizona’s continued cooperation and partnership. 8/8
