Dr. Cara Christ

While we expect these timelines and numbers to change, #publichealth is working to increase our healthcare capacity and protect Arizonans from #COVID19. 9/9

The primary focus of this projection is to better prepare for the impact on our healthcare system and anticipate resource needs. 8/9

The Enhanced Surveillance Advisory issued by Gov @dougducey will provide additional data to assess the health of our healthcare system. 7/9

This is a dynamic and ever-changing situation, and we will be working to gather the best data & make decisions on a real-time basis that will save lives and slow the spread of coronavirus in order to avoid a worst-case scenario. 6/9

We’re making AZ projections using national & international models for the spread of #COVID19, including those from China, United Kingdom and Harvard. 5/9

The numbers provided earlier today assume nothing is done to mitigate the spread between now and then. We’re hoping all the things we’re doing now will mitigate the spread. 4/9

Unlike other states, we have time to prepare, and in the meantime, we have a responsibility to bring additional hospital beds online, find the supplies needed and identify enough ventilators. 3/9

As public health officials, we have a responsibility to prepare for the worst-case scenario. It’s the only way to plan for a pandemic. 2/9

Some perspective about the #COVID19 projections: our numbers are based on worst case projections from the beginning of the outbreak based on data from Wuhan. While we plan for the worst, there is already a lot that we have put into place to mitigate the spread. 1/9https://twitter.com/mpolletta/status/1242930692155011072 …

We will be reviewing the guidance from @CDCgov and updating our recommendations at the state level accordingly.

Limiting community spread of #COVID19 remains the top priority of public health officials. We appreciate the support of all Arizonans in getting the facts out, remaining healthy, and doing their part to prevent transmission. 6/

While case numbers are one source of data, there are other data points and public health impacts that local and state health officials consider to make decisions that protect the public. 5/

At this time, @AZDHS is not recommending canceling events. However, if you're elderly or have underlying health conditions, you're at higher risk for complications and should avoid large events and crowds. 3/

Here's what you can do to help: Wash your hands frequently. Don't touch your face. Stay home when you're sick. Cover your cough and sneeze. Disinfect things you touch frequently. 2/

The weekend is here and everyone can do their part to slow the spread of #COVID19 in Arizona. 1/

6. Find reputable sources for news about #COVID19 and don’t spread inaccurate information. You can visit http://www.azhealth.gov/coronavirus  for the most up-to-date news about the virus in AZ. @CDC also provides current updates: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html …

5. If you need to be seen at the hospital emergency room/urgent care, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms. If you have respiratory symptoms and are visiting a healthcare provider, wear a mask -- they should be available at the front desk.

4. If you recently traveled to an area with level-2 or high travel advisory for #COVID19, & have developed fever w/cough or shortness of breath within 14 days of travel, or if you have had contact with someone suspected to have COVID-19, stay home & call your healthcare provider.