Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services announced on Tuesday that Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties are expected to be in the moderate range for business reopening on Thursday.
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“Based on current data, ADHS anticipates that Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties will be in the moderate range for business reopening when the Business Data Dashboard updates this Thursday,” Christ wrote in a blog post.
Christ credited Governor Doug Ducey’s “responsible” mask mandate and business shutdown for slowing the spread of COVID-19.
“This responsible approach has resulted in three of our major counties progressing to the next phase of safely reopening,” wrote Christ.
Christ explained that “certain establishments” will be allowed “to reopen if they attest to complying with all requirements, including limiting occupancy and enforcing mask requirements. As such, the following message is being sent out today to indoor gyms, bars serving food, indoor theaters, and water parks/tubing operators that have submitted applications for approval to reopen in these counties.”
Christ reiterated Ducey’s threat made early on in shut down. “Businesses not complying with the required mitigation measures will be subject to strict enforcement. The Department will continue to partner with local authorities, county health departments, and other state agencies to ensure proper compliance and protect the health and safety of customers and employees.”