Yavapai County has recorded 2,040 positive cases of COVID-19, up to 14 overnight, and one additional confirmed death, according to a news release from Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS) on Tuesday, August 11th.
Yavapai County has tested 32,092 residents with 203 reported new tests, 750 recovered and 68 dead.
Yavapai Regional Medical Center West Campus cares for seven COVID-19 patients; East Campus Four and Four Persons Examined (PUI). Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood reports two COVID-19 hospitalizations and three PUIs. The Prescott VA has two COVID-19 patients and no PUI.
STATE UPDATE
Across Arizona, 1,276,952 people were tested for COVID-19 with 188,737 positive results (up 1,214 since Monday), and 4,199 deaths, up 45 overtime.
BENCHMARKS FOR REOPENING PAUSED BUSINESSES
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHD) has announced public health recommendations for the possible safe reopening of disruptive businesses in the state of Arizona. Businesses currently include gyms and fitness clubs / centers, indoor theaters, water parks and tubing operators, and bars.
ADHS has collaborated with several of these sectors on guidelines for a possible reopening and recommends the following plan based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, the Week Home Coronavirus Task Force metrics, and expert advice from the medical and public health community.
The benchmarks are divided into minimum, moderate and substantial transmission categories as defined by the CDC. Using public health data to inform these benchmarks, Arizona is currently in the substantial transfer phase. Yavapai and La Paz are the only Arizona counties in moderate to minimal transmission phases.
Following this initial two-week review, ADHD advises that these limitations be kept in mind for the time being, but provides the following metrics on the map below for industry leaders and companies to understand when a general reshuffle could be considered . Companies have the opportunity through the certification process to evaluate individual circumstances if they are denied the opportunity to reopen for reasons of public health.
All three of the following benchmarks must be met within 14 days, with a reporting period of 12 days for reporting to move from a higher transmission phase to a lower one.
Upon renewal, all sectors must implement the safety protocols and guidelines prescribed by ADHD and must submit an attestation form stating that they are compliant. The attestation form will be placed at a visible location in the facility. Additional details can be found in the ADHS COVID-19 Guidance for Businesses at https://www.azdhs.gov.
TESTING BLITZ SATURDAY
Spectrum Healthcare will hold more Testing Blitz events in Yavapai County from 8 a.m. to noon for the next three Saturdays, Aug. 15, 22 and 29. The drive-by COVID-19 test locations are: 990 Willow Creek Road in Prescott and 651 Mingus Ave. in Cottonwood. The test that is offered is the PCR nasal swab test. Patients can register online, which saves time processing online, at spectrumhealthcare-group.org. This is an event at first come, first serve and while the supplies last. The test service is free from Spectrum, however, the actual lab test will be charged to patients who have insurance. The results take three to five days to return. Participants are asked to bring a photo identification and wear masks to protect health workers who will perform the test.
INFORMATION
• For data from Yavapai County and COVID-19 sources: www.yavapai.us/chs;
• Yavapai Emergency Phone Bank: 928-442-5103 – Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Arizona 2-1-1: An all-time resource, not just during COVID-19: https://211arizona.org;
• COVID-19 information and español: https://azhealth.gov/covid-19; en,
• Mental Health Resources – #YavapaiStrongerTogether: https://justicementalhealth.com/resources-support/#covid19.
