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County announces vaccine appointments for Adults 65 and older beginning Feb 8

Due to all the hard work on behalf of Gila County, we have received increased vaccination doses each week. At this time, we are excited to announce that we can officially move into the top of Group 1C (Adults 65 and Older), beginning Monday, February 8th. This was possible through …

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County Health Department sets up call center to handle calls regarding vaccination program

Globe, AZ —The Gila County Health Department is continuing to work with our community partners: Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, Ponderosa Family Care, Hope Family Care, Genoa Healthcare, Banner Payson, volunteers, Arizona National Guard, Health Department Staff, and all of our other community partners to administer the vaccine to the …

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Health Depart issues update regarding vaccine schedule for Gila County

GILACOUNTY- Gila County Health Department appreciates your patience in this time of COVID-19 vaccine. Our goal is to provide every resident in Gila County the opportunity for a COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC has published extensive recommendations for a phased approach for vaccine delivery within Gila County over the next several …

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Tonto National Forest ends Christmas Tree Burn event due to increased safety concerns

Phoenix, AZ, Dec. 28, 2020 – This year, the Tonto National Forest is asking recreational visitors to refrain from gathering in large groups for the annual Christmas Tree Burn event that occurs annually in early to mid-January. In the past, thousands of visitors have gathered for this unofficial event to burn their spent …

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City of Globe announces grant program for local businesses struggling because of COVID-19

GLOBE- Announcing City of Globe Business Relief Grant The City of Globe Business Relief Grant will provide qualifying businesses with a financial grant* to support the continued viability of the Globe businesses experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to reduce employment losses caused by reductions in …

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Health Department announces vaccine distribution

Globe, AZ — Beginning this week, Gila County may receive its first allotment of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. These shipments will be sent directly to facilities that have been approved through an on boarding application process to receive and dispense the vaccine. These include regional hospitals as well as some …

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Casino touts continuous air disinfection system upon re-opening

San Carlos, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—The San Carlos Apache Gaming Enterprise (SCAGE) has been anticipating its reopening and the time has finally come.  Apache Gold Casino Resort reopened October 2, 2020 with a comprehensive health and environmental protections.  The SCAGE enhanced protection plan includes continuous surface cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene protocols, …

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