This past year has been hard – for everyone. Here is a list of lessons learned during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Coronavirus Resources and Articles
How to Stay Safe from COVID-19 this Spring
A little more than one in six people in the United States or 15.6% of the population have been fully immunized. Arizona has administered over 3.3 million doses of vaccine, with 29.1% of the population receiving at least one dose of vaccine - Yavapai County is at...
Help your Neighbor Make an Appointment for the COVID-19 Vaccines
Governor Ducey stated yesterday that distribution of vaccine is the best path to getting back to normal and thanked the millions of Arizonans who have rolled up their sleeves to make the rollout of the vaccine campaign successful. With only 56.1% of Yavapai County’s...
American Rescue Plan Fact Sheet
The White House released this fact sheet about the American Rescue Plan impacts in Arizona as well as the Plan's impact on health care costs and coverage, including examples of cost savings. Arizona’s can be seen below.
Marking the One-Year Anniversary of the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 11, 2020 was the day the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a worldwide pandemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor, reflected on the past year in an interview on the Today show this morning. He expressed cautious optimism about...
Local Rental Assistance Available
Nearly $500M has been awarded to Arizona to assist individuals who are behind or in danger of falling behind on rent or utility payments. DOWNLOAD the Local Assistance Information
APS Power Outage Updates – Text or Email Alerts
Be in the know, even when you’re on the go. Sign up for free text or email alerts from APS to get power outage updates, and more. STORM GUIDELINES Get the APP
APS Assists qualifying customers with paying Electric Bill
If you or someone you know needs assistance paying the monthly electric bill, there’s help. Qualifying APS limited-income customers can receive a 25 % discount off their monthly electric bill. DOWNLOAD the information provided by APS: ENGLISH SPANISH
CDC Releases Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Americans
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines say people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may safely gather with small groups from other households without wearing mask or physical distancing, even if those people have not yet had their shots.
Governor Ducey’s Executive Order Regarding Schools
In a news release from the Governor’s Office, Governor Ducey has been in discussions with public school leaders and based on new guidance from the Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), an Executive Order was issued to have schools return to in-person, teacher-led instruction.
Transitioning to 55+ Age Category
In a press release by Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) yesterday, the state adopted a hybrid model for COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization. Governor Doug Ducey and ADHS announced this new approach that provides Arizonans 55 and older eligibility along with...
AZ Medicaid approves Payment for Rides to Vaccine Appointments for Seniors
AHCCCS will reimburse non-emergency medical transportation providers for driving eligible Medicaid members to and from their COVID-19 vaccination appointments, including reimbursement for time spent waiting during the drive-through vaccination process.” Eligible...
7 COVID-19 Long Term Symptoms – or “Long Haulers”
COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months. The virus can damage the lungs, heart, and brain, which increases the risk of long-term health problems. Most people who have COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks. Older people and people with many serious...
CDC Issues New Quarantine Rules After Second Dose of Vaccine
CDC Issues New Quarantine Rules After Second Dose of Vaccine Continue to wear a mask and stay at least 6 feet away from others The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday that people who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are no...
Emergency Meals
Emergency Home Delivered Meals available to those 60 years and older through NACOG. DOWNLOAD the Emergency Meals Flyer
Rental Assistance Program To Provide Financial Assistance
Governor Ducey Announces Rental Assistance Program To Provide Financial Assistance And Housing Stability PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today announced the Arizona Department of Economic Security will be launching a new Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide...
More Vaccines and Newer Versions of COVID
Yavapai County has tested 96,108 residents with 16,746 positive cases, 7,007 recovered, and 394 deaths. YRMC West has 35 COVID-19 patients, YRMC East is caring for 12 patients. VVMC reports 11 COVID-19 hospitalizations. The VA reports no COVID-19 patients today.
Older Adults without Family or Friends Lag in the Race to Get Vaccines
There seems to be a divide between the “haves” and “have nots” emerging as older adults across the country struggle to get COVID-19 vaccines. Older adults who are comfortable with computers and have internet service are getting notices of vaccine availability and can...
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS in YAVAPAI COUNTY
Now is the time for us to come together as a community, to volunteer to help insure everyone who wants a Covid-19 vaccination gets one, and for Yavapai County residents to receive their vaccination. Starting Monday, January 25th, Spectrum HealthCare is launching...
COVID-19 Vaccination Points of Dispensing (PODs) and the Latest Numbers
For Immediate Release | Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Yavapai County reports 581 COVID-19 Cases and 19 Additional Deaths COVID-19 Vaccination Points of Dispensing (PODs) Planned for Later this Week and Next Over 3.6 million Arizonans have been tested for COVID-19 with...
More Great News About the Covid-19 Vaccine
This was posted on Facebook late last week. #UPDATE: Arizonans 65 and older will be able to register for #COVID19 vaccine starting at 9 a.m. on Jan. 19 in counties... Posted by Arizona Department of Health Services on Wednesday, January 13, 2021
COVID Memorial Tribute and MLK National Day of Service
Join the Presidential Inaugural Committee for the COVID Memorial Tribute and MLK National Day of Service The National Association of Counties (NACo) invites you to join the Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) for the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service...
Yavapai County Covid-19 Vaccine Status
At our December meeting a question was posed to Supervisor Michaels about the availability of the vaccine in Yavapai County. Here is some recently published information on the rollout in the County, and various options for making an appointment to get yours. If you...
COVID and our State Numbers
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States remains lower than usual for this time of year. There have been only 661 flu cases in Arizona with a slight spike of 259 cases in the state just before Christmas with 48% of cases in the 19 to 49 -year age group. ...