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Coconino County Government
ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA
Supervisor, District 2
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In This Newsletter:
- COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
- New AZDHS COVID-19 Website
- County Announces Additional Drive-Up Specimen Collection Sites
- Flagstaff Family Food Center COVID-19 Services
- Daily COVID-19 Facebook Live Updates
- Earth Day 2020 is April 22!
- 2020 Census: Don’t forget to fill out the Census!
- Quote of the Day
- At Home Activity Ideas and Resources for Children, Teens, and Adults!
- Suicide Prevention Hotline
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COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
As of April 13, 2020
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These figures are updated and shared each evening between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm on the County’s Facebook and Website. We will continue sharing these figures in our daily newsletter, but please note that the data is from the evening before.
Here is the information as of 04/13/2020:
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Looking for additional information?
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AZDHS just updated their COVID-19 website which now includes race and ethnicity on confirmed cases, location of confirmed cases by zip code, ages & gender of related deaths, and number of hospital beds & ICU beds available.
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County Announces Additional Drive-Up Specimen Collection Sites
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino County health officials announced additional COVID-19
specimen collections sites will be available in Tusayan and Williams this week.
The Tusayan site, located at 1 Clinic Rd Grand Canyon, AZ, will operate on Thursday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Williams specimen collection site, located at 300 S 6th St Williams, AZ, will be open on Friday, April 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A medical provider will be onsite at both locations and able to screen individuals for COVID-19 symptoms.
The Fort Tuthill specimen collection site will continue to operate Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A referral from a medical provider is required to be tested for COVID-19.
Individuals experiencing mild respiratory illness, such as a slight fever or cough, should stay at home, monitor symptoms, contact their healthcare provider if needed and distance themselves from others as much as possible. Individuals experiencing serious symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for medical advice. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency should call 911.
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection. As a reminder, CCHHS
recommends taking these actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:
- Wash hands frequently.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth.
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- Cover your mouth with your upper sleeve or with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- Get a seasonal flu shot.
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Flagstaff Family Food Center COVID-19 Service
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COVID-19 Facebook Live Updates Moved to 4pm
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Did you know that Coconino County is going live during weekdays (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays) at 4:00 pm on Facebook Live to keep you informed about COVID-19?
Make sure to tune in at 4:00 pm M/W/F to get an update from the County about COVID-19. All past updates are archived on the County’s Facebook page, so if you can’t make it be sure to watch at a later time.
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Earth Day 2020 is April 22, 2020!
How will you celebrate Earth Day?
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Just because we are currently in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, that doesn’t mean that we can’t celebrate Earth Day from the comfort of our homes. We came across this fantastic video from ClarkCountyToday.com about creating and maintaining a garden during this time. Click the video below to see how people are using gardening to keep themselves connected to our planet and each other, as well as using gardening as a self-care technique.
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Coconino County Residents Count:
Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census!
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By filling out the census, you are ensuring that our community is counted and can receive the necessary resources we need to keep our community safe, healthy, and thriving!
Other important things to keep in mind:
- Count everyone who is living in your house on 04/01/20 on your census form
- The census DOES NOT ask about citizenship
- All information collected is required BY LAW to be kept confidential
- Make sure to include children and babies when filling out your census
- EVERYONE COUNTS!
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At Home Activities & Resources for Children, Teens & Adults!
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For Children
- With schools out and no formal recess or P.E., Beachbody on Demand is offering workouts to make family fitness fun and a part of your daily routine with their FREE selection of Beachbody Kids Workouts from Beachbody celebrity trainers Tony Horton, Shaun T and Leandro Carvalho. Have fun and get moving by clicking the link above!
- 9To5MAC compiled a great list of kid friendly apps and podcasts for your children to use during there time at home. The list includes podcasts for storytelling and games centered on learning. Check out the list by clicking the link above.
- At Home with Arizona PBS is a weekly email newsletter designed to bring you the latest information concerning COVID-19 and supply free resources for parents and educators. Arizona PBS aims to help make your time at home more informed, enjoyable and educational.
For Teens
- Evolve has created a “COVID-19 At Home Checklist” with different ideas on how to keep your teen (and yourself) healthy during this time. Check it out by clicking the link above.
- Real Simple Magazine offers 10 Quarantine-Friendly activities that you can do from the comfort of your home that don’t involve watching TV! Click the link above to check out their ideas.
For Adults
- UNICEF has created an article with tips for parents during this time. You can check out their tips by clicking the link above.
- The YMCA is offering FREE online Y fitness classes for all ages. You can use YMCA 360 on your cell phone (iOS or Android), computer, laptops. Classes include, Bootcamp, Barre, Yoga, Active Older Adults, Youth Sports Performance, and more!
- Are you someone who watches the NFL or checks in our your team? Then this is for you! The NFL Game Pass is offering FREE access to past NFL games from 2009-2019 and NFL Original Shows. Complimentary access is available until 5/31/20.
- Creative Live is offering FREE heath and wellness classes to stream online. They have everything from meditation, stress management, yoga and strength building!
For Everyone
- KidsOutAndAbout.com has created a GIANT master guide of quarantine friendly activities for you and your families to do from the comfort of your home. They offer a variety of activities including virtual events, games, tours, and classes. Be sure to check out this great resource by clicking the link above!
- Bluprint is currently offering FREE access to their 1300 online art classes. If you’ve been interested in picking up a creative new hobby, then be sure to check out their classes offered by clicking the link above. Learn how to watercolor, draw with colored pencils, paint with acrylic and more!
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