With the health of students, teachers, and staff as their top priority, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) have partnered in the development of guidance to support the safe reopening of in-person learning in Arizona schools. Per Governor Ducey’s June 23 Executive Order, Arizona: Open for Learning, ADHS has established benchmarks in collaboration with local public health officials and education partners to guide decisions by public … [Read more...] about Arizona Department Of Health Services Releases School Benchmarks
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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
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
Arizona Officials Not Concerned By Negative COVID-19 Trends
In a press conference on Thursday, Arizona officials relayed the message that they are not concerned about the increase in the positive cases despite what appears to be multiple negative trends in the state’s coronavirus cases. In the press conference, Gov. Doug Ducey and Health Director Dr. Cara Christ relayed that the recent rises in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and positive test percentages aren’t unexpected or reason for concern. This week, the state reported more than 1,100 … [Read more...] about Arizona Officials Not Concerned By Negative COVID-19 Trends
Why and How to Advertise in the COVID Times
The COVID-19 pandemic is playing out like a Netflix drama. We’re tuning in to find out the latest twists in this ongoing superbug saga as much as we’re learning how many ways we can braid our hair like the Mother of Dragons when we binge-watch Game of Thrones. We can’t wait to hear from our favorite trending characters, like President Trump’s medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. With all eyes on the news, whether it’s on national television or in local publications, the media has our attention … [Read more...] about Why and How to Advertise in the COVID Times
Small Businesses May Still Apply for Paycheck Protection
Funds are still available to small businesses through the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides loans designed to encourage small businesses to keep their workers on the payroll. Small businesses, sole proprietors, independent contractors and self-employed persons apply for the PPP loans through their banks. Lenders in Northern Arizona, like Neil Wesson at Foothills Bank, are staying busy processing PPP applications. “We have been … [Read more...] about Small Businesses May Still Apply for Paycheck Protection
Arizona Making Progress Towards Reopening, Want Schools and Camps Open
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday that the state will remain in the first phase of reopening and is seeing good progress in recovering from the coronavirus outbreak. Ducey pointed to a decrease in positive test percentages and increased testing numbers in the days since Arizona moved away from its “stay-at-home” order and into the first phase of reopening. Arizona’s positive COVID-19 test percentage dropped to 3% on Sunday, according to state data. “Today we remain safely and … [Read more...] about Arizona Making Progress Towards Reopening, Want Schools and Camps Open
Flights Canceled, Airport Construction Continues
As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial flights have been suspended between Prescott Regional Airport and Los Angeles (LAX). However, commercial air service between Prescott and Denver continues as scheduled. Those flights can be booked online at United.com or by visiting the ticket counter at the Prescott Airport Terminal Building, 6500 MacCurdy Drive, just off Highway 89 on the northeast edge of the city. A press release issued by the City of Prescott stated that continued … [Read more...] about Flights Canceled, Airport Construction Continues
Governor Ducey Issues Updated Guidance For Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Barbers And Cosmetologists
Following continued positive data trends, Governor Doug Ducey today announced the next steps Arizona will take to gradually reenergize the economy. The Governor issued an Executive Order allowing cosmetologists and barber shops to resume appointment-based services this Friday, May 8 and restaurants and coffee shops to resume dine-in services with physical distancing measures on Monday, May 11. The Governor’s Office also released additional guidelines to keep customers and employees safe. In … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Issues Updated Guidance For Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Barbers And Cosmetologists
McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program
U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) and a group of senators are requesting that the Small Business Administration (SBA) expedite the $10,000 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advances urgently needed by Arizona small businesses. In a letter to SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza, the senators urge the administrator to expedite the $10,000 advances to be received within three days, remove the per-employee cap on advance grants, and restore the maximum loan amount to $2 million. This letter … [Read more...] about McSally Urges Improvement to Small Business Disaster Loan Program