Coronavirus Cases Surpass 21,000
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, the number of COVID-19 cases in Arizona as of June 2 has risen to 21,250. Over 1,100 cases were logged today. 53.1 percent of today’s reported cases are located in Maricopa County.
Death Toll at 941
As of June 2, there have been 941 recorded COVID-19 deaths – 24 more than yesterday. People aged 65 and older make up 77.7 percent of the total death toll.
Arizona Schools – Looking Toward the Future
Yesterday, June 1, the Arizona Department of Education released the Roadmap for Reopening Schools, designed to offer guidance to safely reopen schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman took to Twitter to discuss the roadmap, saying, “School is going to look and feel different next year.” She also mentioned that the focus of the guidance is to “support the physical and emotional well-being of students, educators, and families.”
Summer Activities
Last Thursday, May 28, Governor Ducey stated that organized youth activities, including summer leagues, summer schools, day camps and youth sports, will now be allowed to resume. He also said that the state will continue to pay attention to CDC and health officials’ recommendations throughout its decision-making for the next several weeks. Some of the CDC’s recommendations for youth sports safety measures include social distancing when possible, “limiting participation to within-team competition only” or even assigning at-home practice drills for participants. Some summer camp recommendations from the CDC include staying home when one has come into contact with someone with COVID-19, following responsible hygienic and respiratory practices and wearing cloth face coverings.
