Wearing a mask when in a public setting, staying a safe distance away from other people, and following CDC recommendations relative disinfecting and personal hygiene can help slow the spread of COVID-19. This is key to improving health and to our economic recovery.

Joan Koerber-Walker, president & CEO, AZBio #MaskUpAZ #MaskUpArizona

Across Arizona, we can all do our part to protect others by wearing a mask when in public settings.

The Centers for Disease Control offers specific guidance on the use of cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Now is the time to #MaskUpAZ.

As Arizona re-opens, COVID-19 remains the same viral threat that it has been all along. We admittedly have much to learn about the novel coronavirus, but its highly transmissible nature is well–documented.

Re-opening means more, and more variations of, people mixing together than before. More mixing of people creates more potential for the virus to spread. We are already seeing a significant upward trend in new infections since the re-opening of services.

Based on what we know today, the rallying cry is clear: MaskUpAZ. Do it for yourself. Do it for others. Do it for all Arizonans. The more that COVID-19 spreads, the more impact we will share as a state: socially, economically, in terms of healthcare, and in terms of overall health and well-being.

Remember it this way: my mask protects you, your mask protects me. #MaskUpAZ. If you want to launch this campaign within your own community, go here for the social media elements.

Arizona’s leaders agree, it is time for all of us to do what we can to slow the spread of COVID-19.

(In order by last name)

Arizona State Representative Kelli Butler

“Huge thanks to the hundreds of frontline medical providers in #AZ calling for masks in public. With #COVID19 spiking to record highs, we are grateful for this leadership and call to action. #MaskUpAZ“

Source: https://twitter.com/KelliButlerAZ/status/1272961058748022784

ASU President Michael M. Crow

The scientific evidence is clear: wearing a face covering helps reduce the spread of COVID-19.

“As the Arizona economy begins to reopen, our health risk will increase. The sad fact is that nothing has changed regarding COVID-19 since the Stay at Home Executive Order effective March 31. Since the Executive Order was lifted, many believe something has changed and it is somehow now safe to resume normal life. Sadly, this is far from the truth. There is no vaccine and no treatment for COVID-19, and, it is just as contagious now as it was last month or the month before.”

Source: https://president.asu.edu/statements/statement-from-asu-president-michael-m-crow-on-face-coverings-on-asu-campuses

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey

Protect yourself.

Protect others.

Help contain the spread of #COVID19.

Wear a mask. #MaskUpAZ pic.twitter.com/jtWuZmyiqF

— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) June 17, 2020

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego

“Arizonans are getting mixed messages on #COVID19 and it’s impacting public health. Even as Mayor I struggle to stay current on changing guidelines. One thing is certain, Arizona is in a crisis and we need to do more. If you haven’t lost anyone to #COVID, let’s keep it that way. #MaskUp #StayHome “‬

Source: https://www.facebook.com/MayorKateGallego/videos/1198745010485207/

Mesa Mayor John Giles

“We really need to work on flattening the curve again,” Giles said. “So, I’m asking you to please resist the temptation to think that this is over or things have returned to normal.”

Source: https://twitter.com/MayorGiles/status/1269798742674206721

Dr. Omar Gonzalez, Dignity Health

We all play a role in slowing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, and it’s important to get back to the basics! By practicing proper hand hygiene, wearing a mask in public and social distancing, we can protect our friends and family. We're all in this together! #MaskUpAZ pic.twitter.com/3Ahy5H9htG

— Dignity Health AZ (@DignityHealthAZ) June 16, 2020

Tammy McLeod, President & CEO, Flinn Foundation

“The health and economic consequences of COVID-19 are inextricable, and if we don’t reduce community spread, no sector will be spared. Studies suggest each mask worn could deliver an economic benefit of at least $300—and perhaps 10 times as much. If we want our churches and schools to reopen and stay open, if we want Arizona’s small businesses to survive and tourism to resume, we all have to do our part.”

Organization: https://www.flinn.org

Tucson Mayor Regina Romero

“We, as individuals, have a moral obligation to our fellow Tucsonans to help slow the spread by following CDC guidelines, wearing a face-covering in public, practicing strong social distancing, and frequently washing our hands, ”

Source: https://twitter.com/TucsonRomero/status/1272699948564283392

Don’t forget to wash your hands!