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Megee: Why don't more people wear masks?
In reply to the comment by Paul Playford (“Too many ignore mask mandates,” Daily Independent, Oct. 12, 2020), we have to agree with him and his wife regarding the lack of people wearing … more
This chart from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health shows a surge of novel coronavirus cases that peaked in late June and early July. Daily case averages are beginning to return to return to the level’s they were at before the county’s surge. The most recent data shows a notable increase in cases, increasing from a seven-day average of 195 cases on Sept. 11 to 464 on Oct. 16, the largest increase since the county’s surge in June and July. [Submitted photo]
Maricopa County reports 465 new coronavirus cases, 1 death Monday
County public health data reported 465 new coronavirus cases and one new death Monday. more
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Maricopa County adds 239 coronavirus cases Monday, 0 deaths
Maricopa County reported zero new coronavirus-related deaths for the second day in a row Monday. New virus cases saw a stark decrease from the prior few days, but it is not yet a sign that the … more
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Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 .This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S. Virus particles are shown emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. The spikes on the outer edge of the virus particles give coronaviruses their name, crown-like. Credit: NIAID-RML
County coronavirus cases, deaths continue higher trend
Coronavirus cases in Maricopa County are coming in higher than recent weeks’ average, even as deaths fluctuate around the region. more
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Maricopa County has seen an increase in the number of coronavirus cases and deaths this week.
Maricopa County coronavirus cases, deaths remain elevated
For the third day this week, Maricopa County public health data showed the number of coronavirus cases and deaths above what had been a lower average. Data from the Maricopa County Department of … more
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President Donald Trump stands on stage with first lady Melania Trump after the first presidential debate with Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. President Trump and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump says he and first lady tested positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, just a month before the presidential election and after having spent much of the last year largely downplaying the threat of the virus. more
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Scanlan: Calls out letter writer as ‘self righteous’
I would like the opportunity to respond to recent the letter by Kathleen O’Brien-Lawrence (“Merchants, masks, money madness,” Daily Independent, Sept. 14, 2020). First, there … more
At-home poisons in the age of coronavirus
The Great Hand Sanitizer and Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020 — our great grandkids are sure to read about it in their history books. COVID-19 has turned the world on its head more times than we … more
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Gettle: Masks worth wearing to save lives
In his recent article (“Mask up to protect lives, protect economy,” Daily Independent, Sept. 8, 2020), Dr. Richard Strand quoted a estimate of 30,000 to 40,000 lives that could be saved … more
Doctor: Mask up to protect lives, protect economy
I want to remind us all that the COVID-19 pandemic, despite some recent improvements, is most definitely not yet over. more
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Simpson: Travel industry devastated by virus
I’m a single parent struggling to maintain my household while Congress is on vacation after our stimulus unemployment benefits expired. Every business in the country has been impacted by … more
Parenting in a pandemic? Your teen is counting on you more than ever
Those of us who have parented teenagers tend to agree that it is not for the faint of heart — I am currently in the thick of it with two teen boys at home. more
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Wilson: Sports can wait for HS students
Dysart Unified School District students will wisely not be in the classroom until mid-October. However, the Arizona Interscholastic Association wants to open practices before returning. They have … more
Lost job due to COVID-19? Consider career as a roofer
Have you been thinking about what career path to take? Have you recently lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic? more
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Good things happening despite pandemic
The relentless pace of the novel coronavirus pandemic has challenged hospital and health care workers across the Valley and the country. more
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Johnson: Masks have value in fighting COVID
I am one of many retired RNs living in Sun City West, and like Joe Vogel, respiratory therapist of 25 years (“People do not want to catch COVID-19”) and the rest of my colleagues, we … more
Wilson: Caution called for in schools
Some people are a little confused about teacher unions. We don’t have unions in Arizona, we have associations. Unions have a right to collective bargaining, associations … more
In pandemic, put public health before politics
Thoughtful and intelligent leaders know there is no easy path through the COVID-19 crisis. more
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MVD rises to customer service challenges during pandemic
For the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division, the effects of the public health emergency actually have been unprecedented, specifically in how we’re able to meet customer demand. more
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The crisis of the pandemic on individuals who have intellectual disabilities
COVID-19 poses extreme obstacles for people who have intellectual disabilities and thrive on routine, familiar activities, and people, such as family and friends. more
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