Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) today announced continued efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in partnership with health care providers statewide. On Tuesday, an additional Roche testing machine was secured for Sonora Quest Laboratories to expand testing in the state. ADHS will provide additional funding to laboratories, as needed, for testing services. Over the weekend, ADHS provided 10,000 specimen collection kits to Sonora Quest … [Read more...] about Arizona Working With Health Care And Federal Partners To Expand COVID-19 Testing
List Of Arizona Cities That Now Require Face Masks
As the state struggles with an increase in coronavirus cases, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey gave local governments the authority to make wearing face masks in public mandatory. City leaders quickly responded to the permission, moving quickly on what would best serve their communities. Here is a list of Arizona cities that have made decisions on mandating face masks in public. Phoenix The Phoenix City Council voted Friday to implement a mandatory mask policy starting Saturday, June 20 at … [Read more...] about List Of Arizona Cities That Now Require Face Masks
SBA and Treasury Announce Enhanced Transparency Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the U.S. Department of the Treasury have agreed with the bipartisan leaders of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee to make public additional data regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This agreement will ensure that the interests of both transparency and protections for small businesses are served. “We are striking the appropriate balance of providing public transparency, while protecting the payroll and personal income information … [Read more...] about SBA and Treasury Announce Enhanced Transparency Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
US Based BioLab Sciences Responds to Widespread Need for Rapid COVID-19 Testing
Performing widespread antibody tests has been identified as a key component in the fight against the coronavirus and restarting the economy nationally. Private sector companies have been racing to meet demand, but many do not have the resources and expertise to scale up to the level of production currently needed. However, one US based company, BioLab Sciences is doing their part in accelerating rapid antibody testing at the highest level of efficacy. BioLab Sciences, based in Scottsdale, … [Read more...] about US Based BioLab Sciences Responds to Widespread Need for Rapid COVID-19 Testing
Considering Daily Practice During COVID-19
What a crazy time it is! Some days, I feel emotionally stable, and other days, I feel a little panicked. I also realized the more I watch TV or read the news, the more stressed I become. I am now limiting the amount of TV/news exposure I get and have much less physical tension and emotional stress. We are all trying to navigate staying healthy with staying sane as we take care of our basic needs. It seems that day to day, things ebb and flow, but try to remember this has happened to society … [Read more...] about Considering Daily Practice During COVID-19
Governor Ducey Announces Enhanced COVID-19 Action Plan
Following COVID-19 case increases and hospitalizations, Governor Doug Ducey today announced enhanced actions to contain the spread of the virus and protect Arizona’s most vulnerable residents. The announced actions build on Arizona’s substantial efforts to boost testing, expand contact tracing, secure PPE for health care and frontline workers, fast-track resources to the most affected areas and more. Additional actions announced today include: Continuing to boost diagnostic testing, … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Announces Enhanced COVID-19 Action Plan
Labor Department Stands Ready to Help Arizonans Suffering Job Loss Amid Pandemic
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) shared the following information regarding the tools available to Arizonans experiencing job loss, a reduction in hours, or furlough through the Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA). EBSA assists individuals with their employment-based health, retirement, and other employee benefit plans. During this period of nationwide challenge, providing information to American workers and employers is a top priority for EBSA. EBSA’s … [Read more...] about Labor Department Stands Ready to Help Arizonans Suffering Job Loss Amid Pandemic
SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and non-profits, the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing economic impacts due to COVID-19 today. “The SBA is strongly committed to working around the clock, providing dedicated emergency assistance to the small businesses and non-profits that are facing economic disruption due to the COVID-19 impact. With the reopening … [Read more...] about SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Advance Program Reopened to All Eligible Small Businesses and Non-Profits Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Ducey Shares COVID-19 Health And Safety Updates
https://youtu.be/LPDqQzYLl2M Governor Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ and Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs Director Major General Michael T. McGuire today held a briefing to provide updates on COVID-19 in Arizona. … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Shares COVID-19 Health And Safety Updates
Statement From Arizona Hospital Leaders Regarding COVID-19 Response
Arizona hospital leaders issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19 response in the state: “Recently there have been local and national media reports regarding the increase in confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in Arizona and how our state is managing the COVID-19 crisis. As representatives of the largest health systems representing 80% of care provided in this state, we would like to assure the public that we have available bed capacity and surge plans are in place to continue to … [Read more...] about Statement From Arizona Hospital Leaders Regarding COVID-19 Response