Below is a list of resources on the novel coronavirus COVID-19 that APMA has compiled. We will continue to keep members up-to-date on state and industry-specific developments.
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VACCINE INFORMATION
Following the federal Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization for the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in December, Arizona began implementing its vaccination plan. The state is making recommendations based on federal guidance. Originally, implementation of vaccine prioritization was being done by local (county) health departments. Then the state shifted additional vaccine responsibilities back to ADHS to create a central point of information and tracking for vaccines. The state is operating multiple 24/7 mass vaccination sites.
In March, the state switched from its original phased priority approach (ie, 1A, 1B, etc) to an age-based priority approach. Now, an age-based system will come after the first two priority groups, starting with age 55 and older. Once 55% of people in that age group have received a vaccine does, the state will open vaccinations to ages 45 and older, and so on. Counties are encouraged to prioritize targeted front line essential workers including grocery and convenience sector employees.
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LOCALITIES WITH MASKING REQUIREMENTS
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Governor Ducey signed an executive order allowing local governments to set their own face mask policies if they so choose.
Following the announcement, multiple cities across the state expressed an interest in requiring face coverings in public. Officials in both rural and urban areas have since taken action. Some waited for a City Council or County Board of Supervisors vote on the subject and others added the requirement into their emergency proclamations on the coronavirus.
APMA will update this page with links to cities with requirements.
COUNTIES
Maricopa County
Coconino County
Pima County
Santa Cruz County
Yuma County
CITIES AND TOWNS
Arizona League of Cities Updated Information
EXECUTIVE ORDERS & ACTIONS
- All Arizona COVID-19 Actions To Date
- Arizona Together – COVID 19 Resources for Arizona Businesses
- Issuance of Executive Order Detailing “Essential Services” (3/23/20)
- Issuance of Statewide “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected” Order (3/30/20)
- Expansion of Testing Around Arizona (4/27/20)
- Extension and Modification of Statewide “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected, Return Stronger” Order (4/29/20)
- Issuance of “Stay Healthy, Return Smarter, Return Stronger” Order (5/12/20)
- Issuance of “Containing the Spread of COVID-19: Continuing Arizona Mitigation Efforts” Order (6/17/20)
- Requirements for Businesses to Contain the Spread of COVID-19 (6/17/20)
WAIVERS
STATE AGENCY ACTIONS & GUIDANCE
- ADHS: Safe Physical Distancing in Essential Service Workplace
- WMSD: RVP Enforcement Discretion Letter, 3.31.20
- WMSD: RVP Clarification Email, 4.16.20
- WMSD Fuel Enforcement Letter Update, 4.22.20
- ADEQ: Memorandum of Compliance and Enforcement Implementation during COVID-19
- ADEQ: Continuing ADEQ Operations While Slowing the Spread
- ADA & WMSD: Operations Guidance
- ADOT: CDL & Medical Certificate Expiration Delay
- ADOT: Reopened Two Northern Arizona Rest Areas to Support Trucking
- ADOT: Issuing 30-Day Permits for Food Trucks at 8 Arizona Rest Areas
- DLLC: Guidance for Liquor License Holders under Executive Order 2020-09
- WMSD & ADEQ: Guidance on Unattended Fueling Stations
SUGGESTED PROCEDURES
- Complying with local masking and signage requirements
- Limiting number of customers in store at one time
- Marking distance on the floor for customers to line up 6 feet apart at check out
- Posting signage to remind customers to maintain 6 feet of physical distance
- Posting signage at building entrances prohibiting individuals who are symptomatic from entering the premises
- Educating and requiring staff to practice good hygiene
- Implementing symptom screening for employees prior to the start of their shift
- Requiring employees to stay home if sick and not return until they have met criteria
- Requiring employees to wear a cloth face covering when possible
- Sanitizing high-touch areas
- Making hand sanitizer and/or gloves available to customers and staff, if possible
- Suspending the use of refillable tumblers and mugs
- Eliminating food and beverage samples
- Limiting some food service operations
- Expanding delivery services