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Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb
Pinal County Sheriff Lamb announces he tested positive for COVID-19
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb on Wednesday announced in a Facebook post that he tested positive for COVID-19. "Unfortunately, as a law enforcement official and elected leader, we do not have the … more
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There is now a lot more scientific evidence that wearing a well-fitting cloth face mask can prevent COVID-19 from spreading, officials said.
All have a role to play in slowing spread of COVID-19, Maricopa County Public Health says
As Maricopa County Department of Public Health and its partners continue their work to fight the spread of COVID-19, residents are reminded that they have an important role to play in slowing the … more
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Gov. Doug Ducey defends his decisions to let his stay-at-home order and restrictions on businesses expire even as the state is posting more COVID-19 cases and the number of deaths approaches 1,000.
Arizona governor defends decision to dissolve order
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey insisted Thursday he had not made a mistake in dissolving his stay-at-home order and allowing more businesses to reopen even as Arizona approaches 1,000 people dying from COVID-19. more
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Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or thinks they may have been exposed should call a healthcare provider or use the CDC symptom checker at Maricopa.gov/COVID19.
Maricopa County Public Health provides guidance on COVID-19 testing options
With more COVID-19 testing options available, residents need to be aware of how testing options vary and what information they do and do not provide. The two main types of tests currently … more
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The lawsuit also asks that the Pinal County Superior Court compel the Pinal County Public Health Department to release information regarding the testing practices, pending results, number of patients hospitalized and number of ventilators available.
Pinal County elected officials sue public health agencies for COVID-19 data
A state representative, two council members, two mayors, a fire chief and a county supervisor have filed a lawsuit to force the state and Pinal County to release information by ZIP code on where COVID-19 patients are coming from. more
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For the latest information about COVID-19, its symptoms, and advice on ways to prevent infection, go to azhealth.gov/COVID19 or pinal.gov/publichealth.
2 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Pinal County, public health officials say
Pinal County Public Health Department can confirm two further cases have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Pinal County. Both are household contacts of separate cases reported March 18, officials … more
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Food tampering bill passes through panel, full Arizona House to discuss
PHOENIX — Alarmed by viral videos of what appear to be teen hijinks, a House panel voted Wednesday to make it a felony to tamper with food products and post the deed on the internet. more
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Molly Gill of Families Against Mandatory Minimums explains to lawmakers on Jan. 22, 2020 about why she believes mandatory prison terms for those who sell any amount of fentanyl is a bad idea.
Debate continues over sentencing terms for illegal opioid sales in Arizona
PHOENIX — Legislation to require mandatory 5-year prison terms for anyone who sells even the slightest amount of opioids appears dead, at least in its current form. Current law says people … more
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