What You Need to Know-Week of November 29th
The most important weekly updates for you to keep your community healthy
In this Update:
1. Urgent Updates: COVID-19 Metrics
2. Information You Need: Arizona Together Resource
3. Information You Need: A reminder on grief and available resources
1. Urgent Updates: COVID-19 Metrics
Updated as of: 11-29-2021
Weekly case, death, and hospitalization counts
| In the past week, there has been an average of: | |
| Cases per day | 3,097 |
| Deaths per day | 41 |
| Compared to two weeks ago: | |
| Cases per day | Decreased by 13% ↓ |
| Deaths per day | Increased by 18% ↑ |
| Hospitalizations per day | Increased by 17% ↑ |
View all data related to covid19 in arizona state
Vaccine Information:
| Number of Arizonans | Percentage of Arizonans | Percentage in United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizonans who are fully vaccinated | 3,867,453 | 55% | 59% |
| Arizonans who have received at least one dose (of a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) |
4,475,172 |
64% |
70% |
8,964,056 total COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Arizona
See breakdown of vaccination by Arizona counties
See updated vaccine information and data in Arizona
2. Information You Need: Arizona Together Resource
So many of us have encountered difficult times during the course of this pandemic. If you, a friend, or family member is in need of assistance as a result of COVID-19, please visit Arizona Together. The website offers information on how to access and apply for many different types of assistance, including financial, employment, homeowner, renter, or homeless support, food and meals, healthcare, utility services, children, family, and business.
3. Information You Need: A reminder on grief and available resources
So many of us have experienced loss during the pandemic. Big or small, these losses are incredibly difficult. Dr. Mary-Frances O’Connor, an Associate processor in the department of Psychology at the University of Arizona, answered a few important questions related to grieving during the pandemic. To read Dr. O’Connor’s interview, please visit our previous update.
These feelings can be incredibly overwhelming. If you are struggling with feelings of grief or are experiencing thoughts of self harm – please utilize the following resources:
COVID-19 Crisis counseling
- Call 2-1-1 for free COVID-19 crisis counseling. ResilientArizona.org
- Llame al 2-1-1 para conectarse con un proveedor de consejería.
National 24-Hour Crisis Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-TALK (8255) - National Substance Use and Disorder Issues Referral and Treatment Hotline:
1-800-662-HELP (4357) - Text the word “HOME” to 741741
Suicide and Crisis Hotlines by County
- Maricopa County served by Mercy Care:
1-800-631-1314 or 602-222-9444 - Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz and Yuma Counties served by Arizona Complete Health – Complete Care Plan:
1-866-495-6735 - Apache, Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai Counties served by Health Choice Arizona:
1-877-756-4090 - Gila River and Ak-Chin Indian Communities:
1-800-259-3449 - Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community:
1-855-331-6432 - Tohono O’odham Nation:
1-844-423-8759
Especially for Teens
- Teen Life Line phone or text:
602-248-TEEN (8336)
visit AHCCCS For more crisis hotlines in Arizona
The next update will cover information on improving at home test results. If you would like to learn more about this and other topics related to COVID-19 in Arizona, please complete next week’s AZCOVIDTXT survey that you will receive via text in about a week.