VP Pence visits Ariz. to discuss COVID-19 outbreak
Vice President Mike Pence, right, answers a question as he holds a news conference with Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, left, after their meeting to discuss the surge in coronavirus cases in Arizona Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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UPDATED 7:19 AM PT — Thursday, July 2, 2020
Vice President Mike Pence recently visited Arizona to discuss the state’s recent coronavirus surge. He met with Gov. Doug Ducey (R) on Wednesday to offer his help with the rise in cases.
Thank you, Governor @dougducey for today’s briefing and your strong leadership to Slow the Spread in Arizona. Our Message to Arizona: President @realDonaldTrump & I are With You & We Will Make Sure Arizona has What You Need When You Need It. We will get through this…together. pic.twitter.com/kEDR5pvEJ4
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) July 1, 2020
The vice president assured Ducey the federal government would equip Arizona with whatever supplies needed to stop the spread, including personal protective equipment and additional personnel.
“I’m absolutely confident with your leadership, with the full support of the federal government behind you, cooperation of the people of Arizona, that we’ll slow the spread, flatten the curve,” Pence stated.
The governor encouraged Arizona residents to observe the upcoming Fourth of July holiday privately with their families.
Thank you @VP, Dr. Birx, @DHS_Wolf and the Administration for your continued partnership and support in helping Arizona protect public health and contain the spread of #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/ur3eUBNg5l
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) July 1, 2020