Advertisement: The governor’s spokesman, C.J. Karamargin, made clear Ducey will not be issuing the mandatory two-week quarantine for schools. “Gov. Ducey will not be considering this request or issuing this kind of mandate, Karamargin said. This is a local decision.” Of the local public school districts in northwest Tucson, only Catalina Foothills remains open for in-person instruction. Arizona Department of Health Services The Arizona Department of Health Services is recommending all counties in the state hold school remotely. Amphitheater Public Schools Amphitheater schools returned to classes online only Monday and anticipate staying in a remote model until at least Jan. 19. According to the district’s Communications Director Michelle Valenzuela, Amphi will continue
Even as school districts in the East Valley opt to return to virtual learning due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, some schools in the West Valley are still open for in-person learning, if the parents opt for it.
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More than 17,000 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Arizona, setting a record high
By Jennifer Martinez , Associated Press and FOX 10 Staff
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More than 17,000 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Arizona, setting a record high
PHOENIX - Arizona health officials reported a big jump in coronavirus pandemic numbers on Jan. 3, including a record daily high of more than 17,200 new confirmed cases, but no new deaths. These added cases bring the state s total to 556,384 cases and 9,061 deaths.
Just 7% of hospital beds were available statewide and 61% of intensive care unit beds were occupied by 1,081 patients fighting the virus, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.