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  2022-06-27

  Sign inside Macy's about germ spread

  This was a sign I found at Macy's while at Scottsdale Fashion Square. This sign tells people to cover their mouth and nose while sneezing, use social distancing, and to avoid things like shaking hands. However, the time I went to Macy's did not have many restrictions in place. Some customers chose to wear masks, but at the point in time I went, it was not high alert.
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  2021-02-01

  Why is Arizona worst for COVID-19 nationwide? Here are 7 contributing reasons

  This article discusses why Arizona's Covid rate was the highest in the country as of February 1, 2021. Contributing factors included a lack of mask-wearing and cross-border traffic.
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  2020-12-07

  Making art, but please remember your facemask.

  In October, my friend and I decided to go to the Wonderspaces art instillation in Scottsdale. They had a new interactive experience where a robot would draw you. They were adamant in telling us that we must leave our masks on the entire time, or we would be asked to leave. It was interesting to be around everyone in masks enjoying art but with out acknowledging each other. What you see is the end product. forever a memory of this pandemic.
• 2020-09-20

  ‘We help with loneliness’: With cultural center temporarily shuttered, Iranian American Society of Arizona works to maintain ‘sense of community’ online

  by Jessica Myers for the Luce Foundation: Southwest Stories Fellowship
• 2020-01-15

  True Friends

  The picture I posted is important to me, as even though that my friends and I were not able to meet. Beacuse of the pandemic we all truly appreciated the presence of eachothe rin the group and felt like family to each other.
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  2021-07-12

  Letter addressed to Governor Ducey of AZ

  In late July following cities across Maricopa County enacting mask ordinances, businesses started posting signage asking customers to wear masks in order to be serviced. At the Starbucks in Scottsdale at Hayden and Osborn, my coworker received this document from a customer who was asked to put on a mask in our lobby in order to have her order taken. The document expresses a belief that covid is a fictitious disease.
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  2020-06-25

  Scottsdale night club charged with failing to follow Covid protocols

  Popular night clubbing area "Old Town" in Scottsdale has been ordered to follow covid protocols when open to lower spread of the virus. Arizona has been fully open for some time now, including night clubs and bars. One popular night club in Old Town, Riot House, has been charged with a misdemeanor for failing to follow health protocols. Fully open close contact businesses like night clubs and bars have been pointed to as to why Arizona cases have spiked in recent weeks. As a student at Arizona State, i personally frequented Old Town and Riot House as many students do, so to see criminal charges being brought against them caught my eye. Although it is unlikely the owners will face serious legal trouble, it is clear they placed profit over health. Places like Riot House and other nightclubs currently open during the pandemic likely served as super spreader hot spots. These hot spots also likely played a large role in why Arizona is currently a global covid hotspot. I personally know many friends and acquaintances who attended night clubs in Old Town and Mill Ave in the previous weeks who have now tested positive for the virus.
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  2020-06-25

  Strange crossover between anti mask protests and George Floyd BLM protests

  Scottsdale councilman Guy Phillips made national headlines today due to his comments at an anti mask rally in Scottsdale. Phillips parroted the popular BLM phrase and George Floyds dying words "I Can't Breathe" in relation to his feelings on being forced to wear a mask. A portion of Americans around the country and here in Arizona have been expressing disdain for new mandates requiring masks in public to prevent further spread of the virus through protests and gatherings. These new mask mandates come as Covid cases spike here in Arizona and across the nation. I found this tweet and the actions of Phillips here to be especially noteworthy due to the complete misunderstanding of not only the public health recommendations regarding masks but also the core message of BLM protestors. This elected official seems to disregard the dying words of Floyd by mimicking them to express his unwillingness to wear a mask, which, to me, seemed absurd. A big part of this stage of Covid in America is both the "giving up" of trying to flatten the curve by many people and government officials and the "anti health mandates" portion of the public and government officials who have turned the virus into some sort of political debate. Phillips exemplifies the latter, and I felt it necessary to include this example as I felt this is a rather uniquely American phenomenon or thought process.
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  2020-06-24

  Tweet on Anti Mask Rally in Scottsdale, Arizona

  On Tuesday, June 24th. Following cities across Maricopa County enacting mandatory mask ordinances. Scottsdale is one such city.
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  2020-05-13

  Graduation Reimagined

  Letter from our Principal, Jim Swetter, about the alternative graduation ceremonies for 2020 Cactus Shadows High School seniors.
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  2020-05-08

  1 yo sees playground for first time in 8 weeks

  7.5 weeks into the official quarantine in AZ, and about 6 weeks after public parks closed, I let my 1yo visit a closed park in Scottsdale, AZ. (El Dorado Park in Scottsdale).
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  2020-04-05

  Troon North Golf Club

  I live in next to the Troon North Golf Course in North Scottsdale. At the begging of April, when we were first told to stay home, I realized that everyday there were hundreds of people golfing. This definitely didn't look like social distancing to me!
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  04/03/2020

  North Scottsdale Shopping Scene - A Drive By at Kierland Commons and The Scottsdale Quarter. 1:30pm Friday afternoon.

  North Scottsdale Shopping Scene - A Drive By at Kierland Commons and The Scottsdale Quarter. 1:30pm Friday afternoon.
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  2020-03-21

  Starbucks Cafe Closure/Drive Thru Open

  Starting on Saturday, March 21st, Starbucks closed its cafe stores until further notice. Drive thru stores also closed down their cafes, but are still open for mobile order and drive thru order. Picture is the Hayden and Osborn Starbucks location in Scottsdale, AZ.
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  2020-03-25

  Library Book Quarantine

  City of Scottsdale libraries are closed to the public, but patrons can return books at a drive-up window. When returned, library staff put the books in quarantine for three days before they are handled again.
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  2020-03-13

  Albertson’s grocery store, FLWright & Via Linda, Scottsdale Arizona

  In the midst of unfolding Corona Virus preparedness, there are no paper products available.