Latest COVID-19 Updates

8/24/22 White House Announces Student Loan Forgiveness Plan, Extends Pause on Federal Student Loan Repayment Through December 31

6/17/22 FDA Authorizes Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccines for Children As Young as 6 Months

5/19/22 CDC Expands Eligibility for COVID-19 Booster Shots to 5 Years+, Recommends Those 50 Years+ Receive Second Booster Shot

5/18/22 Every Home in US Now Eligible to Order 3rd Round of Free At-Home COVID Tests

5/18/22 Arizona Department of Health: Week-to-Week Increases in Cases a Reminder That COVID-19 Remains With Us

3/30/22 Maricopa County Chairman Ends Emergency Declaration

3/30/22 Governor Ducey Ends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration for Arizona

2/28/22 The ADHS COVID-19 Data Dashboard is changing to weekly, instead of daily, reporting.

1/25/22 N95 Masks Available to All for FREE to Pick Up at Local Pharmacies and Community Health Centers Across the Country

1/18/22 Starting January 19, Americans will be able to order their COVID-19 tests online at COVIDTests.gov

1/11/22 Maricopa County is Offering Free BinaxNOW Take-Home Tests from Local Libraries on January 12th and 19th

1/11/22 Home COVID-19 Tests to be Covered by Insurers Starting Saturday, January 15

1/05/22 Banner Health Created a Flow Chart of the Updated CDC Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines

1/05/22 CDC Recommends Pfizer COVID Booster for Kids as Young as 12

12/21/21 Maricopa County is Offering Free BinaxNOW Take-Home Tests from Local Libraries

12/20/21 CDC: If You Received the J&J Shot, Get Boosted With Moderna or Pfizer

12/09/21 Yavapai County and ADHS Confirm First Case of Omicron Variant in Arizona

12/09/21 CDC Expands COVID-19 Booster Recommendations to 16-and-17-year-olds

12/09/21 FDA Authorizes New Long-Acting Monoclonal Antibodies for Pre-exposure Prevention of COVID-19 in Certain Individuals

11/29/21 CDC Expands COVID-19 Booster Recommendations

11/17/21

OSHA Suspends Enforcement of COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard

11/4/21 Biden Administration Announces Details of Two Major Vaccination Policies: New OSHA and CMS Rules Mean Two-Thirds of All Workers Now Covered by Vaccination Rules  

11/2/21 CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5-11 Years

10/20/21 FDA Authorizes Booster Dose of Moderna and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines for Eligible Populations

9/22/21 FDA Authorizes Booster Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Eligible Populations

9/9/21 President Biden Announces New COVID-19 Action Plan: Path out of the Pandemic

8/23/21 FDA Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 16+

8/16/21 Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Strengthening Enforcement Against Vaccine Mandates and Ensuring Local Government Employees Can Use Earned Sick Leave Due to COVID-19 Exposure

7/27/21 CDC Urges Unvaccinated People to Get COVID-19 Vaccine, Issues New Guidance for Vaccinated People to Protect Against Delta Variant

6/15/21 Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Preventing College Students From Being Mandated to Take the COVID-19 Vaccine or Submit COVID-19 Vaccination Documents

6/7/21 Maricopa County Requests Residents to take COVID-19 Impact Community Health Assessment Survey


6/7/21 Arizona Reaches 6 Million Mark for COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered

5/19/21 Third Round of Gilbert Business Relief Grants Opens


5/13/21 CDC: Fully Vaccinated People Can Resume Activities Without Wearing a Mask or Physically Distancing, Except Where Required By Law

5/13/21 Governor Ducey Announces “Arizona Back To Work” Plan

5/13/21 State Sites Will Start Vaccinating Ages 12-15 on Thursday, May 13

5/10/21 FDA Expands Eligibility for Pfizer Vaccine to Adolescents 12-15 Years

5/3/21 New Executive Order: Arizonans Receiving Unemployment Benefits Must Be Actively Looking for Work

4/30/21 Arizona Reaches 5 Million Mark for COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered

4/27/21 Appointments Recommended But No Longer Required At State COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
4/27/21 Updated CDC Guidance on Masks Outdoors for Those Vaccinated

4/25/21 CDC Recommends Use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Resume

4/22/21 New AZDHS Vaccine Site Opens at Westworld

4/19/21 Governor Ducey Rescinds Orders That Direct K-12 Schools to Require Masks

4/19/21 Governor Ducey Bans Vaccine Passports

4/13/21 Joint CDC and FDA Statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

4/10/21 Arizona Has Surpassed 4 Million Doses of Vaccine Distributed

4/9/21 Arizona Launching COVID-19 Vaccination Site in Flagstaff on April 19

4/8/21 Phoenix Municipal Stadium Vaccine Site Moving Indoors At ASU's Desert Financial Arena 

4/6/21 Arizona Partners with Ability360, The Arc, Special Olympics and DES to Expand Vaccinations

4/5/21 New Indoor Vaccine Site Opening at WestWorld in Scottsdale April 22nd

4/5/21 Arizona's New Indoor Drive-Thru Vaccination Site Opens Today in Mesa

4/3/21 State Farm Stadium Vaccination Site Moves to Nighttime Hours Starting April 5. Location Will Move Indoors to Gila River Arena on April 23.

3/30/21 Statement from Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson on Masks in Town Facilities

3/26/21 Indoor Dive-Thru Vaccination Site Opening in Mesa April 5

3/25/21 New: 80K COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments to Open at 11 AM on Friday, March 26

3/25/21 Maricopa County Announces Face Covering Regulation is No Longer in Effect

3/25/21 Governor Ducey Announces New Phase Of COVID-19 Mitigation for Arizona

3/22/21 Maricopa County Expands Eligibility To 16 and Older To Match New State Guidelines Starting March 24

3/22/21 

3/22/21 State of Arizona Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility To 16 and Older Beginning March 24

3/18/21 New Appointments at State Vaccination Sites Will Be Posted Each Friday at 11 a.m.

3/17/21 AZDHS: New COVID-19 Data Dashboard Updates

3/16/21 More Than 1 Million Arizonans Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

3/14/21 Vaccine Update: Phoenix VA Opens Appointments for Any Age Phoenix VA-Enrolled Veteran

3/12/21 Vaccine Update: University of Arizona To Open Appointments to 55+ at 8 AM Tomorrow

3/12/21 Video: Dr. Cara Christ Provides an Update on Vaccine Distribution at the State Level

3/10/21 Vaccine Update: Maricopa County Releases Essential Worker List 

3/8/21 CDC: Tips for Protect Yourself and Others When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated

3/5/21 Governor Ducey Announces Next Phase of Business and Safety Protocols

3/5/21 Arizona Passes 2 Million Mark for COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered

3/3/21 Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Requiring Public Schools to Offer In-Person Learning

3/2/21 Governor Ducey Receives First COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

3/1/21 Arizona Department of Health Services To Open Vaccine Registration For Adults 55 and Older on March 2nd

2/22/21 AHCCCS to Provide Transportation for Medicaid Members to COVID-19 Vaccine Sites

2/22/21 Chandler-Gilbert Community College to Transition to State-Run COVID-19Vaccine Site on March 3rd

2/18/21 AZCares Fund Update: $24.8M for COVID Relief, Public Safety

2/17/21 Gilbert Town Council Approves $7.7M in Federal Relief for Rent and Utility Assistance

2/15/21 Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order to Assess Learning Loss, Ensure Students Stay on Track

2/12/21 Virtual Event from the CDC: Join the National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine February 22 - 24

2/11/21 Maricopa County To Expand Vaccination Eligibility to Adults 65 And Older Starting Monday, February 15

2/11/21 CDC: Wearing Two Masks Can Improve Fit And Give Better Protection From COVID-19

2/10/21 CDC: Maximize Fit for Cloth and Medical Procedure Masks to Improve Performance

2/10/21 Vaccine Update: Arizona Hits One Million Doses Administered 

2/10/21 Third State-Run COVID-19 Vaccination To Open at the University of Arizona in Tucson on February 18th

2/8/21 Maricopa County Daily COVID-19 Update: February 8th

2/3/21 Small Gathering Tips from the CDC: Safer Ways to Enjoy the Super Bowl

2/2/21 21,000 Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments To Open at Phoenix Municipal Stadium Tomorrow, February 3rd

1/26/21 Governor Ducey Issues Advisory To Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution: ‘Now the federal government needs to do their part’

1/26/21 Governor Ducey Announces Additional $1 Million to Help Restaurants Expand Outdoor Seating

1/23/21 Arizona Has Administered 400,000+ COVID-19 Vaccine Doses, Requests More Vaccine from Federal Partners to Maintain Momentum 

1/22/21 COVID-19 Briefing: Dr. Cara Christ Provides a Live Update on COVID-19 Cases and Vaccine Distribution in Arizona

1/21/21 Starting January 26, CDC Will Now Require Negative COVID-19 Test For All Air Travelers Arriving to the United States

1/20/21 Arizona Has Administered 300,000+ COVID-19 Vaccine Doses - All February Appointments Filled at State-Run Vaccine Sites

1/19/21 NOW OPEN: February Registration Opens for the COVID-19 Vaccine at State Farm Stadium and Phoenix Municipal Stadium for Individuals in Phases 1A/1B or aged 65 and Older

1/15/21 COVID-19 Briefing: Dr. Cara Christ Discusses Vaccine Rollout
1/14/21 Dr. Christ: Vaccine Update: COVID-19 Trends in Arizona and Mitigation Reminders

1/13/21 Arizonans 65 and Older Can Register For the COVID-19 Starting Tuesday, January 19

1/13/21 Strong Demand for COVID-19 Vaccine Paves Way for Second State Site at Phoenix Municipal Stadium

1/11/21 Maricopa County COVID-19 Update: January 11th

1/11/21 Register Now: COVID-19 Vaccine Registration is Now Open At Arizona's 24/7 Vaccination Site at State Farm Stadium in Glendale

1/8/21 COVID-19 Briefing: Dr. Cara Christ Gives an Update on COVID-19 Vaccination in Arizona

1/8/21 Arizona Launches 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccination Site at Sate Farm Stadium in Glendale

1/7/21 Dr. Cara Christ: "Getting Large Numbers Vaccinated is the Key to Returning to a Normal Way of Life"

1/7/21 Dr. Cara Christ: COVID-19 Vaccine Surveillance Update

1/6/21 Vaccine Update: Scheduling for Phase 1B Begins on January 11th for Teachers, Law Enforcement and Individuals Age 75 or Older

1/5/21 AZDHS Shares List of COVID-19 Vaccination Sites by County

1/5/21 Governor Ducey Provides Additional Funding to Support Local Restaurants

1/4/21 COVID-19 Vaccine Phase by County Added to the Arizona Department of Health Services' Website

12/31/20 New Year's Eve Video Update from the Arizona Department of Health Services 

12/30/20 Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order To Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution In Arizona

12/30/20 New Executive Order: Governor Ducey Extends Driver License Expiration Dates

12/28/20 CDC Recommends Celebrating New Year's Eve at Home

12/28/20 Vaccination Update: State Prioritizes Residents 75 and Older for Phase 2

12/23/20 Arizona Governor Doug Ducey: Celebrating Christmas Safely

12/22/20 Arizona Department of Health Services Video Update: "We've Seen a Significant Increase (51%) in COVID-19 cases in the Weeks Following Thanksgiving"

12/22/20 Governor Ducey Announces $40 Million to Help Homeless Arizonans

12/18/20 Arizona Department of Health Services: Vaccine Prioritization in Arizona

12/16/20 Governor Ducey Announces Health Care Workers Receiving Vaccine Today, Arizona Distributes Additional Funding To Help Replenish Public Health Emergency Fund

12/16/20 Press Conference: Governor Ducey Announces Additional $15 Million for the Arizona Department of Health Services, COVID-19 Vaccine Update

12/16/20 Press Conference: Maricopa County Officials Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

12/14/20 ARRIVED: Covid-19 Vaccine Doses

12/10/20 Dr. Cara Christ: "Arizona Continues to See COVID-19 Metrics Moving in the Wrong Direction"

12/9/20 Vaccine Update: Arizona Receiving 383,000+ Vaccine Doses By End Of December

12/9/20 Arizona Department of Health Services: Improved Method for Determining ZIP Code Data 

12/8/20 Arizona Department of Health Services: New COVID-19 Data Dashboard Section Released: Total Tests Conducted 

12/8/20 Restaurants and Bars Temporary Extension of Premise Application 

12/8/20 Arizona Department of Health Services: COVID-19 Vaccine Information

12/7/20 Maricopa County Health: Preparing for a COVID-19 Vaccine

12/3/20 Arizona Department of Health Services Weekly Update: "Coming Out Of The Thanksgiving Holiday, We Are On High Alert" 

12/2/20 Governor Ducey Announces Latest Actions To Fight COVID-19, Increase Hospital Staffing

12/2/20 Restaurants Can Apply for Up to $10,000 to Cover Outdoor Dining Expansion Beginning December 7th

12/2/20 New Executive Order: Easing Regulations to Encourage Outdoor Dining

12/2/20 New Executive Order: Ensuring the Availability of Vaccine without Financial Barriers

12/2/20 New Executive Order: Further Mitigation Requirement for Events

12/1/20 Medically Certified Volunteers Needed to Assist with Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine

12/1/020 AZDHS Director Dr. Cara Christ: Winter Holidays Impacting COVID-19 Cases in Arizona

11/25/20 Vice Mayor Yung Koprowski Provides the Latest COVID-19 Data for Gilbert

11/19/20 Arizona Department of Health Services Weekly Update: "We Now Know Masks Provide More Protection Than Previously Thought"

11/19/20 Arizona Department of Health Services Strengthens Mask Wearing Requirement for Schools

11/19/20 Governor Ducey Video Update: Thanksgiving Guidance

11/19/20 Maricopa County Updates: COVID 19 Outbreak Trends, Holiday Season Recommendations and What You Can Do About the Increase


11/18/20 Arizona Department of Health Services Releases Holiday Safety Recommendations

11/18/20 Governor Ducey Announces Additional Safety Measures for Airports, Schools and More, $25 Million For Medical Professionals

11/18/20 Video Briefing with Governor Doug Ducey, Dr. Cara Christ and Major General Michael McGuire

11/16/20 Governor Ducey Video Update: "This is All About Protecting Public Health and Saving Lives"

11/16/20 Maricopa County's Serosurvey Estimates That Approximately One in 10 Maricopa County Residents Have Been Infected With COVID-19

11/12/20 Arizona Department of Health Services Weekly Update: Arizonans Need to Remain Vigilant in Preventing COVID-19 in our Communities

11/12/20 New: Purchase a Gilbert Water Tower Mask to Benefit Gilbert’s Neighbor 2 Neighbor Program

11/11/20  Governor Ducey Issues an Executive Order Extending the Enhanced Surveillance Advisory at Hospitals, Testing Laboratories and Other Health Care Facilities

11/10/20 Governor Ducey Video Update: Cases of COVID-19 Are Rising Across the Country and Arizona is No Different.

11/08/20  Arizona Schools Update: Superintendent Kathy Hoffman, Dr. Cara Christ and School Officials Provide an Update on the Continued Impacts of COVID-19 on Education

11/05/20 Arizona Department of Health Services: Dr. Cara Christ Discusses Recent COVID-19 Data and Steps We Can Take to Prevent the Spread

10/29/20 Arizona Department of Health Services Provides Clarification Regarding School Benchmarks

10/28/20 Arizona Department of Health Services Makes Changes to COVID-19 School Benchmarks

10/28/20 Governor Ducey Announces $7 Million For Housing And Rental Assistance

10/27/20 Arizona Department of Health Services: Cases of COVID-19 Have Increased Over Last Several Weeks

10/22/20 Arizona Department of Health Services Reports Upward Trend of COVID-19 Cases in Arizona

10/20/2020 Arizona Department of Health Services Submits Draft Arizona COVID-19 Vaccination Plan

10/20/2020 The CDC Provides Guidance on Holiday Celebrations 

10/19/2020 Gilbert Partners with Desert Financial Credit Union to Administer $50,000 Microloans

10/16/2020 Arizona Department of Health Services Shares Halloween Safety Tips

08/27/2020 Maricopa County Moves to Moderate Transmission Level and Into Next Phase of Safely Reopening Per Arizona Department of Health Services 

08/25/2020 Arizona Department of Health Services: Maricopa County is Likely to Meet Moderate Benchmarks for Businesses to Reopen Thursday, August 27th

08/24/2020 Arizona Department of Health Services Issues Emergency Measure Requiring  Schools, Child Care Centers and Shelters to Report COVID-19 Outbreaks

08/10/2020: Arizona Department of Health Services Releases Benchmarks for Phased Reopening of Gyms, Bars and Other Businesses

08/06/2020: Arizona Department of Health Services Releases Benchmarks for Schools to Return to In-Person Instruction


08/06/2020: Governor Ducey, ADE, Helios Education Foundation, And ASU Launch Virtual Teacher Training Institute To Support Arizona Teachers And Students

07/23/2020: Arizona Schools Update: Governor Ducey Announces Additional Dollars, Flexibility and Clarity

07/23/2020: Governor Ducey Extends Closure of Gyms, Bars, Movie Theaters and Water Parks and Suspends Tubing and Large Gatherings Indefinitely

07/22/2020: Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Improving Voting Safety, Staffing

07/21/2020: Governor Ducey Announces $975,000 From AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund to Support Homeless Arizonans

07/16/2020: The Arizona Department of Health Services has partnered with Hanes to provide free face masks to Arizona’s most vulnerable populations

07/16/2020: The Arizona Department of Health Services has launched a Testing Strike Force aimed to provide 5,000 free tests a day for underserved communities

07/16/2020: Governor Ducey extends ban of residential evictions until October 31, expands rental assistance

07/15/2020: Gilbert's emergency order requiring face coverings in public places will expire on July 19th, but mask regulations will still be in place for Gilbert residents under Maricopa County's ordinance.

07/09/2020: Governor Ducey issues executive order limiting restaurant capacity and more starting June 11th

07/09/2020: The Arizona Department of Health Services launches saliva-based COVID-19 testing in partnership with Arizona State University

07/09/2020: The Arizona Department of Health Services, Sonora Quest Laboratories and PerkinElmer announce partnership to increase COVID-19 diagnostic testing in Arizona

06/29/2020: Governor Ducey Takes Further Action To Reverse COVID-19 Spread In Arizona

06/25/2020: Governor Ducey: You are safer at home. The virus is widespread.

06/25/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels COVID-19 video update for June 25th

06/24/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels COVID-19 video update for June 24th

06/19/2020: Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approves county-wide mask regulations

06/19/2020: Town Council Approves Mask Requirement in Gilbert, Effective Today, June 19th at 5 PM

06/17/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels video update: a special town council meeting has been called to discuss the possibility of mandating masks, COVID-19 case update in Gilbert

06/17/2020: Governor Ducey Announces Enhanced COVID-19 Action Plan

06/11/2020: Governor Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services press conference on Arizona's response to the COVID-19 outbreak 

06/11/2020: Statement from Arizona Hospital Leaders Regarding COVID-19 Response and Preparedness

06/10/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: an update on the rising COVID-19 numbers in Arizona, CDC-recommended ways to protect yourself and others

06/10/2020: Maricopa County Department of Health video update on rising COVID-19 cases in Arizona, importance of wearing a mask and more

 06/06/2020: ADHS provides updates on COVID-19 cases, hospital capacity. Arizonans urged to take steps to protect themselves and their communities

06/03/2020: In her latest video update, Mayor Jenn Daniels addresses the pain and unrest our community and provides an update on the COVID-19 cases in Gilbert

06/01/2020: Arizona Department of Education releases guidance for the reopening of Arizona schools

05/28/2020: Governor Ducey: Arizona schools can reopen next school year, organized youth sports guidance

05/28/2020: Gilbert Prepares for Phase 2 of Reopening Plan Beginning June 1st

05/27/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: COVID-19 cases update, Governor Ducey allocates $29.2 million to Gilbert from CARES Act

05/27/2020: Arizona's local governments to receive $441 million in flexible funding for COVID-19 relief

05/20/2020: Phoenix Sky Harbor to Require Face Coverings

05/20/2020: Under Proclamation of the Mayor of the Town of Gilbert Under Declaration of Emergency

05/15/2020: The Arizona Testing Blitz has been extended two additional weeks

05/14/2020: Governor Doug Ducey announces $100,000 grant to support statewide programs for kids with special needs who have been impacted by COVID-19

05/14/2020: Arizona Enrichment Centers Program expands child care options for grocery store and food bank employees

05/13/2020: Gilbert begins phased reopening of park amenities Friday, May 15th.

05/12/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: 'Stay At Home' order to expire May 15th and clarification on Gilbert data

05/12/2020: New statewide executive order: ‘Stay Healthy, Return Smarter, Return Stronger’ begins May 16th

05/12/2020: Governor Ducey announces new guidelines for reopening gyms, pools, spas and churches

05/11/2020: Starting today: Arizona restaurants and coffee shops can resume dine-in services with physical distancing measures

05/08/2020: The Arizona Department of Health Services has implemented the use of death certificate surveillance when tracking COVID-19 deaths in Arizona

05/08/2020: Starting today: Arizona cosmetologists and barber shops may resume appointment-based services and retail businesses can resume partial in-person operations with modifications

05/08/2020: Starting today: some of Gilbert's park amenities will begin to reopen. See the 'Parks & Recreation' tab for details.

 

05/06/2020: Gilbert announces the partial reopening of park amenities. See the Parks & Recreation tab below for more information.

05/05/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: new reopening guidelines for businesses, an update on town facilities 

05/04/2020: Governor Ducey announces new guidelines for reopening of salons and barber shops on May 8th and resuming dine-service at restaurants on May 11th

05/01/2020: Governor Ducey releases guidelines for retail businesses and customers as openings resume May 4th

04/30/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels provides the latest information related to COVID-19.

04/29/2020: Governor Ducey Extends Statewide 'Stay Home' Executive Order Through May 15th With Modifcations

04/28/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: Watch for the latest information on COVID-19, including testing information, new hospital data and how you can pay it forward during Gilbert Kindness week.

04/28/2020: Arizona Medicaid Program Advances $41 Million In Provider Payments To Address COVID-19 Emergency

04/27/2020: Governor Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services announce the Arizona Testing Blitz on May 2nd, 9th and 16th. The state-wide drive-thru sites aim to test 30,000 - 60,000 Arizonans.

04/24/2020: The U.S. Small Business Administration announces it will resume accepting Paycheck Protection Program applications starting Monday, April 27th. 

04/23/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: Governor Ducey’s new executive order allowing elective surgeries to resume May 1st. Additional funding for Paycheck Protection Program and CARES Act.

04/22/2020: Governor Ducey announces elective surgeries can resume May 1st

04/21/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: Watch for the latest information on COVID-19, including a new data tracking dashboard in Gilbert's Open Data Portal.

04/21/2020:  NEW DASHBOARD: Gilbert relies on data from the county, state, and federal levels to make informed decisions when navigating the impacts of COVID-19. View Gilbert’s confirmed case count and other resources on our new interactive dashboard.

04/20/2020: Manager’s Minute: Gilbert's focus on slowing the spread of COVID-19 and the town's innovative approaches to virtual workflows.

04/16/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: Continue physical distancing - it's working to help flatten the curve. The second half of Gilbert's Financial Retreat will be rescheduled to next Wednesday, April 22nd at 8AM. Remember to be kind to your body and mind and practice self-care.

04/16/2020: Arizona Department of Insurance seeks insurance extensions for Arizona customers.

04/16/2020: Watch how to make a face mask with Gilbert Firefighter Jaren Drummond.

04/16/2020: Fact vs. Fiction Video: Face masks and when to wear them.

04/15/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: Team Gilbert shoutout.

04/15/2020: Gilbert's Water Tower will be lit blue tonight, April 15th and tomorrow, April 16th to honor our medical workers and first responders. 

04/14/2020: Three new executive orders were announced today by Governor Doug Ducey regarding nursing home and long-term care, telemedicine and increase data sharing.

04/14/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: AZDHS data by ZIP code. Continue physical distancing. Senator Martha McSally and Policy Advisor Ben Blink from the Governor's Office will be joining the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce for their business call tomorrow morning at 9AM. Reminder to practice mental and physical wellness. 

04/14/2020: Governor Ducey seeks business input for economic recovery.

04/14/2020: Governor Ducey announces antibody tests for health professionals and first responders.

04/14/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels will now be providing her COVID-19 video updates on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

04/13/2020: Small businesses impacted by  COVID-19 can apply for the Paycheck Protection Program.

04/10/2020: Reminder: New Gilbert park restrictions will be in place this Easter weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th to help contain the spread of COVID-19. See the 'Parks and Recreation' tab for more information. 

04/10/2020: Parents in AZ can now text 'FOOD' to 877877 to receive an SMS alert to find the nearest free meal site for their students while AZ schools are closed.

04/10/2020: PipelineAZ has released a list of current, immediate job openings in AZ for those who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. Search the list.

04/09/2020: Looking for ways to help your Gilbert community right now? Check out the "How Can I Help?" section below for ideas.

04/09/2020: New order provides “Good Samaritan” protections to frontline workers responding to the COVID-19 emergency.

04/08/2020: New Gilbert park restrictions will be in place this Easter weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 11th and 12th to help contain the spread of COVID-19. See the 'Parks and Recreation' tab for more information.

04/08/2020:  Governor Ducey announces 200 internet hotspots for students in rural communities. Companies interested in donating 20 or more mobile hotspots can visit ArizonaTogether.org for details.

04/08/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: A very special announcement for Gilbert kids. This Sunday, April 12th, there will be a new dashboard released by AZDHS. New executive orders from Governor Ducey.

04/08/2020: Governor Ducey signs Executive Order establishing virtual notary services.

04/08/2020: Governor Ducey announces nearly $10 Million for meals for low-income Arizonans.

04/07/2020:  Governor Doug Ducey issues Executive Order for travelers coming to Arizona from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to self-quarantine for 14 days.

04/07/2020: Governor Ducey issues Executive Order strengthening protection in residential and nursing health care facilities.

04/07/2020: Governor Ducey issues Executive Order expanding COVID-19 data gathering.

04/07/2020: Governor Ducey issues Executive Order providing flexibility on packaging and labeling rules for local restaurants.

04/06/2020: Governor Ducey issues Executive Order halting evictions for small businesses and nonprofits.

04/06/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: CDC recommendations, Arizona Enrichment Centers, and the National Guard in Gilbert helping our grocery stores and food banks.

04/06/2020: New assistance available to support Arizona small businesses.

04/06/2020: Manager's Update: Municipal offices remain closed. Two new Town Council members appointed.

04/06/2020: It's easier than you may think to create your own face covering. The CDC has released new recommendations on face coverings. Learn More.

04/03/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: The Governor's Office has new guidance on Essential Services.

04/03/2020: Governor’s office provides additional guidance on essential services.

04/03/2020: Governor Ducey and state child care leaders announce launch of childcare for COVID-19 frontline workers.

04/02/2020: Governor Doug Ducey’s COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall.

04/02/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: Pushing to get Gilbert-specific data. We haven't seen the worst of this yet in Arizona. Let us know on social media why you stay home using #IStayHomeFor

04/02/2020:  New order allows certain prescription refills without having to see a doctor.

04/01/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: Stay home and do your part to help contain the spread. Businesses designated as Essential Services can still choose to close and be eligible for stimulus programs and resources. Today is Census Day.

04/01/2020: Governor Ducey requests Major Disaster Declaration for additional support in COVID-19 response.

03/31/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: Latest confirmed cases in Arizona. Clarification needed from the Governor's Office on "Essential Businesses".  Tomorrow’s Gilbert Chamber of Business call.

03/31/2020: Reminder: Starting tonight at 5 PM, all Arizonans are asked to Stay Home, Stay Healthy and Stay Connected.

03/31/2020: Governor Ducey Announces 90-Day fee relief for restaurants, bars impacted by COVID-19.

03/31/2020: Update On Arizona Medical Supplies.

03/30/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: Governor Ducey's new executive order. Arizona Department of Health’s new dashboard. Arizona schools closed.

03/30/2020: New Executive Order from Governor Doug Ducey: “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected” starting March 31st at 5PM through April 30th.

03/30/2020: Governor Ducey announces $6.7 million in funding to support vulnerable Arizonans.

03/30/2020: Governor Ducey announces new steps to protect families and small businesses from foreclosure.

03/30/2020: Governor Ducey, Superintendent Hoffman announce extension of school closures through end of school year.

03/28/2020: Governor Ducey signs agreement to add $50 million to state budget for COVID-19 response

03/27/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: Addressing the upcoming closure of all town-owned park amenities. Updates on the testing process and number of cases in Arizona.

03/27/2020: Gilbert playgrounds, other park amenities closed beginning Saturday, March 28th. See the 'Parks and Recreation' tab for more information.

03/27/2020: Governor Ducey signs legislation to support schools, teachers and families.

03/27/2020: Governor Ducey announces new dollars for rental assistance.

03/26/2020: Governor Ducey issues executive order to ensure hospital preparedness.

03/26/2020: Governor Ducey announces electric utility relief package.

03/26/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: The Help Gilbert interactive map for businesses and nonprofits. Addressing concerns at parks.

03/25/2020: Governor Ducey signs legislation to increase resources for Arizona hospitals.

03/25/2020: Nonprofits added to the Help Gilbert interactive map.

03/25/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: New executive orders in place by Arizona Governor. Update from this morning's Gilbert Chamber of Commerce call.

03/25/2020: Governor Ducey announces $5.3 million for meals for Arizona seniors.

03/24/2020 Major Jenn Daniels: Why Gilbert parks are still open. How the National Guard will help grocery stores.

03/24/2020 Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has launched ArizonaTogether.org, a comprehensive resource for residents, businesses and volunteers.

03/24/2020: Tonight's in-person Town Council Meeting is closed to the public. Learn how to watch and participate from home.

03/23/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels: How you can support local businesses. How to practice physical distancing.

03/23/2020: Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Detailing “Essential Services”

03/23/2020: Monday Morning Manager's Minute: New Protocols and Resources Available

03/23/2020: 2020 Census response deadline extended through August 14th. Take it online now.

03/23/2020: Gilbert Public Works urges people "save your pipes, don't flush wipes"

03/22/2020: Social Distancing: The Basics

03/22/2020: Governor Doug Ducey launches 2-1-1 COVID-19 hotline for Arizona residents.

03/21/2020: IRS extends tax deadline to July 15th.

03/20/2020: Gilbert launches map to help local businesses. View more information below.

03/20/2020: Arizona school closure extended two weeks, through April 10.

03/19/2020:  Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced several new statewide executive orders affecting Gilbert and surrounding cities in Maricopa County. 

03/19/2020: SBA approved an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration for Arizona small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Apply Here: disasterloan.sba.gov

03/19/2020: New texting service. Why businesses are remaining open at this time.

03/18/2020: Why is Gilbert in a State of Emergency? Is Gilbert closing local businesses?

03/17/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels will be meeting with local business leaders to learn more about how we can lessen the economic impact of #COVID_19 on our business community while ensuring residents remain safe.

03/16/2020: Mayor Jenn Daniels has declared a State of Emergency.

03/16/2020: March 17th Town Council Special Meeting for council interviews will be closed to the public and media.

03/15/2020: Governor Doug Ducey announced a statewide closure of all Arizona schools.