PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey addressed coronavirus concerns in Arizona during a Thursday press conference, his first time addressing the public about the pandemic in several weeks.
For the first time in weeks, @dougducey addresses media in briefing at St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix. @abc15 pic.twitter.com/9Sk7OgKjiN
— Claudia Rupcich (@ClaudiaRupcich) October 29, 2020
Watch the full news conference in the player below.
Arizona has recently seen an uptick of reported COVID-19 cases, worrying health experts, and some in the medical and education communities. Multiple schools have also closed their campuses and recommended students quarantine after cases have been confirmed.
This tweet comes after @dougducey and @AZDHS repeatedly said they spoke with education leaders and the “Schools Task Force” about changing the benchmarks. https://t.co/lnvifjOF8a
— Danielle Lerner (@DanielleLerner) October 29, 2020
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Gov. Ducey used the Thursday news conference to remind Arizonans to continue to follow social distancing guidelines, wear a mask in public, and wash your hands often.
Gov. Doug Ducey is asked about President Trump's rallies in Arizona amid our increase in cases. He said, "People have rights under the Constitution" and claims he saw people wearing masks at the rallies --Many people were not wearing masks and there was no social distancing.
— Nick Ciletti (@NickCiletti) October 29, 2020