This is Governor Ducey’s first press convention on the coronavirus since October.
PHOENIX – Gov. Doug Ducey held a press conference on November 18 to speak publicly about the growing number of COVID-19s in Arizona.
During the press conference, Governor Ducey and dr. Cara Christ of the Arizona Department of Health Services explained how the trend in COVID-19 instances was moving in that direction, either in Arizona and the rest of the country. Ducey announced that it would magnify public service announcements as thousands of snowbirds head to Arizona across the country for a warmer winter.
In addition, Governor Ducey said he would free up checkpoints at all major Arizona airports to quickly supply out-of-state visitors upon arrival.
As for schools, Governor Ducey said they remain open because academics have lost too much learning.
During the press conference, Governor Ducey announced that he would allocate $25 million to staffing.
While Governor Ducey reiterated the desire for other people to wear a mask for themselves, he paused before issuing a state mask protection order.
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“We’ve noticed a lot of good luck with this at the local level, where there’s local leadership and support,” Governor Ducey said. “What I need is a component of the department and the policy that has happened around this issue, so for me, the pinnacle is the participation and cooperation of components. From what I’ve noticed and heard, we have many of them in Arizona. “
During the press conference, Gov. Doug Ducey also talked about the effects of the recent Arizona election and accepts the outcome.
Several media organizations, the Associated Press and FOX News, have projected that President-elect Joe Biden will win in Arizona.
“There are legal claims that are being challenged in court, and everyone in the survey has access rights and secure resources,” Governor Duce said. “If you need to press this, then you must. Once they are tried, I will respect the effects of the election. “
The November 18 press convention is the first press convention of its kind organized by Governor Ducey in weeks.
“We’ve been through this before and learned what works to fight this virus,” Governor Ducey said in his last public response on COVID-19 on October 29. At the time, Arizona had a new daily number of cases Today, the state records about 3,000 new instances per day. In addition, many schools have to close.
On November 16, Governor Ducey posted a video on social media asking others to restrict rallies and wear masks.
On the same day, he posted photos on Twitter of a virtual assembly he held with state leaders, but has still addressed the public.
On November 17, the governor’s spokesman said Ducey’s agenda was full, but did not respond when FOX 10 requested more main points on his agenda. Over the next seven days, governors of neighboring states have addressed the public, with the governors of California, Utah. and New Mexico all pronouncing new mandates and restrictions.
In Arizona, city and state leaders asked Governor Ducey to put a state-round masking mandate into effect.
On November 16, Arizona Public Education Superintendent Kathy Hoffman applied for a state-wide mask authorization order.
“These efforts to mitigate COVID-19 are for the coverage of our professionals and education and fitness institutions,” he said. Hoffman wrote in a tweet.
In reaction to Hoffman, officials in the governor’s workplace issued a message that reads:
“We appreciate the strong appointments we had with Superintendent Kathy Hoffman. We have worked hard with them to provide them with advice, resources, PPE and will continue to paint in combination to put the protection of our young people first. “
The Arizona Department of Health Services on Wednesday reported 3,206 new cases of COVID-19 and 53 more deaths.
According to the state’s COVID-19 scoreboard, the number of hospitalizations is now comparable to June with 1,700 patients, who come with nearly 400 other people in extensive care units.
The state had about 3,500 hospitalizations consistent with the mid-July peak increase last summer, but less than 500 days in September due before the last construction began.
The number of infections is thought to be much higher because many other people have not been evaluated and studies recommend that other people may become inflamed with the virus without feeling unwell.
Health officials said the state’s recent increase was related to points such as reopening businesses and schools and public fatigue with precautions such as dressing in masks.
The governor held his first press convention on coronavirus since October 29 in the face of increased cases, evidence and deaths, and spoke about the effects of the 2020 election.
The Associated Press contributed to the report.
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