NEW: AZ Fovernor beginning his press conference on COVID-19 now.
He will continue a “calm & steady approach.”
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He will continue a “calm & steady approach.”
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Background:
Hospitalizations are 1291. Up from 796 a month ago.
Positive tests are 13.1% up 5 points since 5/26
Very short contact tracing resources
Hospitalizations are 1291. Up from 796 a month ago.
Positive tests are 13.1% up 5 points since 5/26
Very short contact tracing resources
Ducey says they have no hospital capacity issues.
Says wants to see cases drop but they are rising but says it relates to increases in testing. Also says there is an increase in positive tests.
Acknowledges this is bad.
Says wants to see cases drop but they are rising but says it relates to increases in testing. Also says there is an increase in positive tests.
Acknowledges this is bad.
Says hospitals are prepared and shows a statement from hospitals that they are prepared for an increase in patient volume.
Says will increase testing.
Says focused on public health & will continue with re-opening.
Says will increase testing.
Says focused on public health & will continue with re-opening.
Health commissioner says spread is in the community and it won’t be able to be stopped. But also says there are negative mental health & concern over children offset these issues.
