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Arizona has reported more than 1,100 new coronavirus cases as of Monday morning.
The Arizona Department of Health Services reports 1,157 cases and 20 deaths in the state.
Maricopa County has reported 689 cases, but the county has 690 cases, according to AZDHS.
Greenlee County became the last county in Arizona to report a case, with only one case so far. Only 35 people in the county have been tested, AZDHS said.
AZDHS updated its COVID-19 page last weekend to show the number of tests from state and private labs. The 20- to 44-year-old age group was the most tested, accounting for 7,325 of the 16,759 tests and 426 of the confirmed cases.
On Monday, Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced school closures through the end of the school year. Some schools have already moved to distance learning.
All counties have reported cases, all under Ducey’s executive order requiring restaurants to dine out only and closing bars, theaters and gyms.
ADHS expects more cases of COVID-19 in Arizona as community transmission of COVID-19 increases and testing increases. The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is highly contagious and can be fatal. Officials said it was essential for everyone to take precautions to protect themselves, friends and family from the disease.
The novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms are believed to appear within 2 to 14 days after infection and include fever, cough, runny nose and difficulty breathing.
People with mild symptoms should stay home, drink plenty of fluids, and rest. People with more severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath, are advised to seek medical attention.
According to officials, the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with sick people.
- Please stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and immediately throw the tissue in the trash.and
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
For questions regarding COVID-19 in Arizona, please call 1-844-542-8201 or 211.
Covid-19 cases per 10,000 inhabitants in Arizona counties (as of March 30)
- navajo: 7.933
- Coconino: 4.949
- apache: 2.365
- Pima: 1.786
- Maricopa: 1.538
- Pinal: 1.383
- greenlee: 1.053
- La Paz: 0.948
- Yavapai: 0.638
- Graham: 0.515
- santa cruz: 0.430
- Mojave: 0.330
- Cochise: 0.318
- Yuma: 0.281
- Gila: 0.185
*Using 2019 population estimates from the US Census Bureau
