We’ve made it clear from the beginning that Arizona will not mandate the COVID-19 vaccine, but we encourage everyone to get it. It is the surest way of keeping you and your loved ones safe. I got my shot once I was eligible, and I’m glad I did. 1/
We have a proven solution with the vaccine, so we will not close any businesses, schools will remain open for in-person instruction and there will be no mask mandate. See my statement here: azgovernor.gov/governor/news/… @AZDHS 2/2
@DougDucey I’m sick & tired of hearing others whine about their “freedom” & “choices” during COVID. It’s my turn! I want the freedom & choice to get my 7 & 9 year olds vaccinated!!! You guys banned mask mandates in public schools 😡
@DougDucey IF YOU REALLY CARED YOU WOULD LET SCHOOLS (ESPECIALLY WITH KIDS UNDER 12) PROTECT THEIR STUDENTS.
@DougDucey You need to "encourage" a little harder. No one has the right to be ignorant and deliberately spread a highly contagious deadly disease.
@DougDucey You need to mandate masks in schools, especially those under the age of vaccination. That is the responsible thing to do for a safer education.
@DougDucey Be a leader! There is no distancing in schools, no vaccines for under 12 & teen vaccine rates are still low. Many school districts have opened. Many parents have no option but to send their kids to school. Keep them safe. That’s a child’s right! Require masks.