PHOENIX — There is a lot of news regarding the coronavirus in Arizona.
In an effort to track the changes, 12 News has started a daily live blog.
Here is the live blog for Saturday, April 18.
Major updates:
- There are now 4,719 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Arizona as of Saturday morning.
- 177 people have died from the virus or complications related to the virus in Arizona, as of Saturday morning.
- The state does not record how many people have recovered.
- Navajo Nation weekend curfew began Friday night.
There are now 4,719 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Arizona, with 177 coronavirus-related deaths, according to the state's latest numbers.
Cases are up from 4,507 confirmed cases on Friday with 169 deaths.
Last Saturday, there were 3,393 cases and 108 deaths in Arizona.
Here's a county breakdown:
- Maricopa: 2,491
- Pima: 856
- Pinal: 235
- Coconino: 314
- Navajo: 452
- Apache: 169
- Mohave: 52
- La Paz: 5
- Yuma: 24
- Graham: 2
- Cochise: 22
- Santa Cruz: 16
- Yavapai: 72
- Gila: 7
- Greenlee: 2
Maricopa County continues to have the most cases in the state.
According to the county health department, there have been 2,492 cases and 70 deaths. Among those cases, 18% have been hospitalized and 6% have been admitted to the intensive care unit.
Need to know:
- Here's the national live blog for Saturday, April 18
- Here’s how to get tested for coronavirus in Arizona
- Concern grows for people quarantined with abusers
- Feeling short of breath? How anxiety can trick you into thinking you have COVID-19
Arizona releases ZIP code locations of coronavirus cases, other data
The Arizona Department of Health Services has released expanded data points regarding coronavirus cases in the state.
The AZDHS website now features the location of confirmed cases in Arizona by zip code.
The most reported cases are in the 85206 ZIP code in Mesa with 100 cases. Other areas with large reported numbers are the 85382 (94 cases) and 85714 (88 cases) ZIP codes that include Peoria, Glendale and Tucson.
The Arizona Department of Health hasn’t released case information for some ZIP codes.
Additionally, demographics including race and ethnicity on confirmed coronavirus-related deaths, hospital information and more are being reported by the state.
You can see the current ZIP code map below and can find yours by clicking around or searching for your ZIP code in the top right of the map.
Click here to see the figures in your area.
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Mohave County confirms 55 positive cases
The Mohave County Health Department MCDPH-Nursing staff has confirmed one new positive case in the Lake Havasu City area, bringing the total to 55 positive cases.
The new Lake Havasu City case brings 20 positive confirmed cases in the area, including two earlier deaths, 30 in Kingman, and 5 in Bullhead City.
Navajo Nation weekend curfew in effect
The Navajo Nation is extending the 57-hour weekend curfew for two more weekends in April. During the weekend, essential businesses will also close to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The total number of positive tests for COVID-19 has reached 1,127 for the Navajo Nation as of Friday with 44 related deaths.
The first weekend curfew will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 17 and end Monday, April 20 at 5 a.m.
The second weekend curfew begins at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 24 and ends on Monday, April 27.
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Jason Momoa donates aid to Navajo Nation
Actor Jason Momoa donated a large shipment of bottled water to the Navajo Nation this week.
Momoa, who is Native Hawaiian, had 28 pallets with 1,540 cases of water sent to Tuba City on Tuesday.
The clean water is essential for the nation as 30% of residents lack running water, and it's exacerbated the spread of COVID-19.
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.
There is no vaccine for the coronavirus, so the best way to prevent COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases is to:
- 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.
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