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<p>The information on this page was valid at time of publication, but is now outdated. Please see the <a href="/newsroom/em-and-hs/1054" target="_blank">current City of Phoenix Impacted Service page for up-to-date information.</a></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(127, 127, 127);">The city of Phoenix is taking additional steps to protect its residents
and help to combat the spread of coronavirus in the community.</span>
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Until further notice, beginning Monday morning, March 16, all city libraries
and indoor Parks and Recreation facilities will be temporarily closed. </span>
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This added measure is being taken based on new recommendations from
health experts, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
and state leaders, which included temporarily halting gatherings where groups
of 50 or more people gather, and the temporary closing of all schools in
Arizona.</span>
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Last week, the city temporarily shut down all of its senior centers. More
details on these recent changes</span>
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<span style="color:rgb(127, 127, 127);"> are available in the PHXNewsroom</span>
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<span style="color:rgb(127, 127, 127);">Residents with questions about city services and programs affected by
these changes can contact 602-262-3111, or e-mail </span>
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