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June 15, 2022

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COVID-19 cases have risen week- to-week since early April, though they remain far below levels seen during the winter surge fueled by the Omicron variant. COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low but have been gradually increasing. It's important to be aware of com- munity spread, the steps that re- duce COVID-19 transmission, the proven benefi ts of vaccines, and the fact that COVID-19 remains active in our state. The CDC's mask and mitigation recommendations are based on a community level that considers COVID-19 cases per 100,000 resi- dents and COVID-19's impact on each county's health care system. CDC community levels for counties can be found here. Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma counties continue to have low community levels. Wherever you are in Arizona, we recommend assessing your risk and the risk of those you will be around when considering mitigation steps. Those who are older or who have compromised immune systems are at greater risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. While the state does not have any mask mandates, masks might be required by prop- erty owners in certain settings such as businesses and congregate care facilities. If you test positive for CO- VID-19, you should stay home for at least 5 full days then wear a mask and maintain physical distance un- til a full 10 days have passed, even if you don't exhibit symptoms. An N95 or KN95 mask offers the highest level of protection, but ev- ery type of mask protects if it fi ts properly and you wear it correctly and consistently. We have more in- formation on masks and mask use at azhealth.gov/Masks. It remains critically important to get vaccinated and boosted and to get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms or are at least fi ve days after exposure. You'll fi nd conve- nient providers of safe and highly effective vaccines and booster doses at azhealth.gov/FindVaccine and hundreds of testing providers at azhealth.gov/Testing. Arizona has more than 100 Test to Treat sites that offer testing and, if someone is positive, can prescribe and dispense antivirals on the spot to those for whom these treatments are recommended. You can fi nd Test to Treat locations, most of them walk-in pharmacy clinics, listed with other therapeutics providers at azhealth.gov/FindTreatment. A resource at azhealth.gov/Tested- Positive has easy-to-follow instruc- tions on what to do if you test posi- tive. Isolate yourself for at least fi ve days, either from the start of symp- toms or from the positive test if you have no symptoms. Remain isolated, except for going to medical appoint- ments, until you are symptom-free for at least 24 hours without using fever-reducing medication. Be sure to wear a mask, wash your hands thoroughly, and maintain physical distance from others. Viruses adapt to continue spread- ing, and the one that causes COV- ID-19 is no exception. The best way to prevent illness and reduce the spread is staying up-to-date on your vaccines and taking precautions. Masks, maintaining physical dis- tance, staying home if you are sick, and proper handwashing are among the steps you'll fi nd at azhealth. gov/COVID19. I encourage you to pay close attention to CDC recom- mendations, recommendations from your local health department, and how you view the risk to your- self and those around you. For more information visit https://directors- blog.health.azdhs.gov/tag/cdc/

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