Protecting Arizona

As vaccinations continue to ramp up across the state, Governor Ducey announced more than one million Arizonans are officially fully vaccinated and a vaccination site in Yuma is expanding. The Governor this week also traveled to Douglas to discuss safety in border communities and across the state. Details below:

Governor Ducey Visits Border
Governor Ducey this week traveled to Douglas to get a first-hand view of the security and humanitarian situation at the U.S.-Mexico border. After taking an aerial border tour, the Governor received a briefing and held a press conference and a border security roundtable.

AZ Family: Gov. Ducey Urges The Federal Government Deal With 'Crisis' At The US-Mexico Border
"In a news conference, Ducey addressed both the security and humanitarian sides of the situation... Ducey said more than 13,000 migrant children are in the custody of Customs and Border Protection right now, which is 'the highest number in the history of the agency.'"

Arizona Border Strike Force Fighting Criminal Organizations
As the crisis on the United States-Mexico border escalates, the Arizona Department of Public Safety continues to deter and dismantle illegal activity to keep Arizona safe thanks to the Border Strike Force, a highly-trained group of state troopers.

Governor Ducey Signs Legislation To Protect Minors Facing Mental Health Issues
Governor Ducey this week signed legislation to protect young Arizonans experiencing suicidal thoughts by allowing a manslaughter charge if an adult provides guidance that a minor uses to take their life. The legislation is in honor of Adrio Romine, a 17-year-old who tragically took his life after an adult on the internet encouraged and advised him.

Associated Press: Ducey Signs Bill Making It A Crime To Encourage Teen Suicide
"Ducey said in a statement that protecting Arizona families is a top priority and called the new law 'a step in the right direction.' The bill signing ceremony was attended by Romine’s mother, Paolla Jordan, who worked with Republican Rep. Jeff Weninger of Chandler to champion the legislation."

CDC Report Gives Arizona High Marks For COVID-19 Vaccination In Areas With High Social Vulnerability
Arizona is one of only two states that had greater COVID-19 vaccination coverage in its counties with high social vulnerability than its counties with low social vulnerability across all metrics, according to the index.

Arizona Launching State-Supported COVID-19 Vaccination Site In Yuma Monday, March 29
Launching Monday, the state-supported vaccination site will expand the capacity and hours of operation at the existing indoor Yuma Civic Center site to 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. It will offer around 8,000 appointments per week to start but is able to administer more than 4,000 doses per day.

More Than 1 Million Arizonans Now Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
As of Tuesday, more than 1 million Arizonans—approximately one in seven residents—became fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Arizona is making plans to continue the momentum as temperatures heat up and in anticipation of increased vaccine supply and opening vaccination to everyone 16 and older by May 1.

PRIMER: Arizona Administers 2.5 Million Doses
Arizona on Monday hit another significant milestone: 2.5 million+ COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across the state since early December. That same day, a 77-year-old resident of Surprise received the 500,000th dose administered at the State Farm Stadium vaccination site.

AZ Family: Arizona Distributes 500,000th Vaccine Dose At State Farm Stadium Alone
"The Arizona Cardinals say 9,000 vaccines are being distributed every 24 hours at the State Farm Stadium location. That's one shot every 10 seconds! State Farm Stadium opened Jan 11. It was one of the nation’s first vaccination sites and has proven to be one of the most efficient mass vaccination venues in the country, health officials say."

12 News: 500K Doses At State Farm Stadium