Last week, in a little-noticed health advisory, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance regarding the discontinuation of home isolation for persons with COVID-19. These subtly-revised guidelines are notable for employers, as the CDC’s return-to-work guidance incorporates its recommendations on the discontinuation of home isolation. As a result, … [More]
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CDC Updates Isolation Guidelines; COVID-positive Employees May Return to Work Sooner
by Otto W. Immel and Brenna M. Wildt, Quarles & Brady LLP
SAFETY: Four Ways to Combat Pathogens in Your Company’s HVAC System
by Jonathan Carson
“Jake” owns and runs a small commercial shop. He has been coughing a lot and is growing concerned as his employees have been calling in sick with sinus problems and “bronchitis.” He calls his friend “Rick,” who operates a different business but in the same block. To Jake’s surprise, Rick and his workers have not missed any time from work. While Rick’s employees have been … [More]
TESTING UPDATE: Pre-Register for Free Surge Testing
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of free COVID-19 surge testing at sites operated by the Department of Health and Human Services in Maricopa County. Testing is available at two sites: South Mountain Park, 10919 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042 Maryvale High School, 3415 N. 59th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85033 Arizonans can pre-register HERE. Plenty Of Tests … [More]
Hotel Industry Releases Top 5 Requirements to Travel Safely
American Hotel & Lodging Association
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today released the “Safe Stay Guest Checklist” for guests on how to travel safely while also creating a standardized safety experience nationwide. This checklist is part of AHLA’s Safe Stay guidelines, an industry-wide, enhanced set of health and safety protocols designed to provide a safe and clean environment for all hotel … [More]
Businesses and Schools Prepare to Reopen, Ensure a Safe and Healthy Environment
by Liz Caracciolo
Employees across the country have a lot of questions about how safe their work environment will be when they return to the office or even to the classroom. Their concerns are valid, and for a good reason. Some businesses have recently reopened, only to have to shut back down again due to employees or customers testing positive for COVID-19. Other businesses and schools have not … [More]
Governor Orders New Actions to Contain COVID-19
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Governor Doug Ducey today announced additional actions to contain the spread of COVID-19, including the signing of an Executive Order that requires restaurants with indoor seating to operate at less than 50 percent capacity. Today’s announcement to limit capacity at restaurants comes in addition to recent action taken by the Governor to prohibit large gatherings, cease the … [More]
Collaboration Meant to Vastly Expand COVID-19 Testing Capacity in Arizona
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
A strategic collaboration with Sonora Quest Laboratories, the market share leader in diagnostics laboratory testing in Arizona, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and PerkinElmer, Inc. (NYSE: PKI), a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, to expand testing in Arizona. The collaboration helps catapult COVID-19 diagnostic testing capacity well … [More]
ADHS and ASU Announce Partnership to Increase COVID-19 Testing in Arizona
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Arizona State University (ASU) announced a new partnership today that will increase COVID-19 diagnostic testing in Arizona. ASU will launch several testing sites that will provide free saliva diagnostic testing for COVID-19 in high-need underserved communities around the state. The testing will begin this Saturday, July 11 in … [More]
Shutdown of Gyms, Bars and Theaters, More Restrictions Ordered
Rick McCartney
As part of continued efforts to reverse the trend of COVID-19 spread in Arizona, Governor Doug Ducey today signed an Executive Order to prohibit large gatherings, cease the issuance of new special event licenses and pause the operations of bars, gyms, movie theaters, waterparks and tubing rentals. The pause of these business operations takes effect at 8:00 p.m. today, Monday, … [More]
Arizona to Expand COVID-19 Testing, Says Ducey
Rick McCartney
Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced continued efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in partnership with health care providers statewide. On Tuesday, an additional Roche testing machine was secured for Sonora Quest Laboratories to expand testing in the state. ADHS will provide additional funding to laboratories, as … [More]
