Coronavirus‌ ‌in‌ ‌Arizona:‌ ‌COVID-19 cases‌ ‌update‌ ‌for‌ ‌the‌ ‌week‌ ‌of‌ ‌Sept. 6

PHOENIX — The number of coronavirus cases in Arizona is on the rise once again. We continue to track updates on any developments regarding COVID-19. 

After crossing the 1 million cases mark in Arizona, it appears the case count shows no signs of slowing.

Here’s a breakdown of the case numbers for the week of Sept. 6 and other updates on the coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Daily update on COVID-19 cases

Each day, we will post the updated numbers for daily coronavirus cases and other important metrics in this section. Please check this article for updates throughout the week.

Friday, Sept. 10: 2,988 new cases, 6 new deaths and 1,042,480 total cases

Thursday, Sept. 9: 2,480 new cases, 62 new deaths and 1,039,492 total cases.

Wednesday, Sept. 8: 2,222 new cases, 26 new deaths and 1,037,012 total cases.

Tuesday, Sept. 7: 1,982 new cases, 54 new deaths and 1,034,790 total cases. ADHS also reported that over 19,000 Arizonans have died in total due to COVID-19. The death total now sits at 19,053.

Monday, Sept. 6: 2,378 new cases, 1 new death and 1,032,808 total cases.

COVID-19 vaccine updates

Here are a few recent stories on the developments regarding coronavirus vaccinations.

• No, COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility
• Here's what we know about breakthrough cases in Arizona
• Here's how to save your COVID vaccine card while protecting your privacy

MORE: Visit 12news.com/vaccine for the latest updates.

Coronavirus in Arizona news

We’ve curated the latest news surrounding the COVID-19 cases in Arizona and compiled important information for our readers. Here are a few headlines.

• VERIFY: No, immigrants are not contributing to a surge in COVID-19 cases
• COVID-19 in Valley schools: See case dashboards and mitigation strategies for school districts
• Arizona COVID deaths see 152% increase over past two weeks, graphs show

MORE: Visit 12news.com/coronavirus for the latest updates.

COVID-19 is believed to be primarily spread through coughs or sneezes. 

It may be possible for the virus to spread by touching a surface or object with the virus and then a person touching their mouth, nose or eyes, but this is not thought to be the main method of spread, the CDC says. 

You should consult your doctor if you traveled to an area currently affected by COVID-19 and feel sick with fever, cough or difficulty breathing. 

The best way to prevent COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases is to:

• Wear face coverings while in public.
• Practice social distancing while in public.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently-touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Health Department Resources

Click on the links below to find more information from each county's health department: 

Maricopa | Pima | Pinal | Coconino | Navajo | Apache | Mohave | La Paz | Yuma | Graham | Cochise | Santa Cruz | Yavapai | Gila | Greenlee | Navajo Nation

You can find even more coverage of the coronavirus in Arizona on 12news.com/coronavirus, 12news.com/vaccine and the 12 News app.

12 News on YouTube

Find the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccines for Arizona and the United States on our 12 News YouTube playlist here.