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saidsimplesimon

(7,888 posts)
Wed Apr 8, 2020, 09:08 AM Apr 2020

Arizona releases less COVID-19 data than many other states. That could be changing soon

Thank you Arizona Republic and staff for all that you do.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/arizona-releases-less-covid-19-data-than-many-other-states-that-could-be-changing-soon/ar-BB12iknp?ocid=hplocalnews

Arizona releases less COVID-19 data than many other states. That could be changing soon

Rachel Leingang and Alison Steinbach, Arizona Republic 7 hrs ago
…..snip
That should improve in the coming week, because Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Tuesday that requires more data reporting to the state related to COVID-19. The move came after The Arizona Republic reported on growing frustration and confusion about the limited information.

Hospitals now must report daily to the state several new statistics related to positive or suspected COVID-19 patients.
Those include the:
Number of inpatients.
Number of ventilators in use.
Number of intensive care beds in use.
Number discharged from the facility per day.
Number seen in the emergency department per day.
Number of intubations performed per day for respiratory distress.
Estimated number of N95 masks, surgical masks, face shields and surgical gowns used per day.
Publicly reported data inform people’s understanding of the virus, how it is playing out and how they can make the best decisions for themselves, their families and their communities.
…snip
(related article)
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/to-protect-trump-white-house-among-first-to-use-rapid-coronavirus-tests-sought-by-communities/ar-BB12i1MR

The Washington Post
To protect Trump, White House among first to use rapid coronavirus tests sought by communities
David Nakamura, Josh Dawsey 13 hrs ago

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Arizona releases less COVID-19 data than many other states. That could be changing soon (Original Post) saidsimplesimon Apr 2020 OP
good Kali Apr 2020 #1
I am sure you have noticed ArizonaLib Apr 2020 #2
Is that in Precinct 10? marble falls Apr 2020 #4
I was referring to several states, including Arizona at times ArizonaLib Apr 2020 #5
Yavapai County has been surprisingly good with their stats wackadoo wabbit Apr 2020 #3

ArizonaLib

(1,242 posts)
2. I am sure you have noticed
Wed Apr 8, 2020, 02:28 PM
Apr 2020

that the dips in numbers and delays in reporting come before the more publicized announcements from the White House. Drives me crazy.

wackadoo wabbit

(1,160 posts)
3. Yavapai County has been surprisingly good with their stats
Thu Apr 9, 2020, 12:35 AM
Apr 2020

But their stats are basically only county specific, of course.

http://www.yavapai.us/CHS

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