PHOENIX - Governor Doug Ducey announced the launch of a statewide 2-1-1 COVID-19 hotline to answer questions and concerns about the viral pandemic in a press release on Sunday.
“As we continue to combat COVID-19 in Arizona, we want to ensure the public has access to resources needed to stay safe and healthy,” said Governor Ducey in the statement.
The public will be able to dial 2-1-1 and get information - in English or Spanish - about their concerns relating to the virus. These concerns include preventing its spread, testing information, how it relates to animal populations and more.
The hotline will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day.
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The hotline, which received 2 million dollars in funding by the Arizona Department of Economic Security, is run by 2-1-1 Arizona and the Crisis Response Network.