Park Operations Update - Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Grand Canyon National Park is increasing recreational access for the South Rim and river trips. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local public health authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and using a phased approach to increase access on a park-by-park basis.

COVID-19 confirmed cases Grand Canyon Village 20

0 active cases, 20 recovered cases. (9/14)

COVID-19 confirmed cases in zip code 86023 (Grand Canyon/Tusayan): 47

COVID-19 confirmed cases in Coconino County: 3,640 deaths:135

COVID-19 confirmed cases in Arizona: 214,251 deaths: 5,478

AZ Department of Health Services Phased Reopening Plan for Paused Industries: On 8/10, Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced a series of public health recommendations that would allow certain Arizona businesses to reopen if specific criteria are met. Park management is reviewing the recommendations and monitoring for any additional information from the state, and we will provide updates as we learn more.