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 Sunday, April 19.
Major updates:
- There are now 4,929 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Arizona as of Sunday morning.
- 184 people have died from the virus or complications related to the virus in Arizona, as of Sunday morning.
- The state does not record how many people have recovered.
- Scroll down to see how many cases are in your ZIP code.
- Navajo Nation weekend curfew remains in effect
- The IRS is now depositing coronavirus stimulus checks.
There are now 4,929 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Arizona,184 deaths
There are now 4,929 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Arizona, with 184 coronavirus-related deaths, according to the state's latest numbers.
Cases are up from 4,719 confirmed cases on Saturday with 177 deaths.
One week ago, there were 3,539 cases and 115 deaths in Arizona.
Here's a county breakdown:
- Maricopa: 2,589
- Pima: 913
- Pinal: 247
- Coconino: 333
- Navajo: 459
- Apache: 178
- Mohave: 54
- La Paz: 5
- Yuma: 25
- Graham: 2
- Cochise: 24
- Santa Cruz: 14
- Yavapai: 72
- Gila: 7
- Greenlee: 2
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.
As of Sunday morning, 59% of the 184 deaths have been men.
Data shows 40% of deaths in Arizona have been white/non-Hispanic individuals, 17% have been Native Americans, 10% have been Hispanic.
AZDHS shows the race/ethnicity are unknown in 28% of the deaths.
In terms of testing numbers, AZDHS shows 52,398 people have been tested in Arizona.
Since testing began in February, 92% of tests returned negative and 8% positive.
AZDHS shows how many tests have been conducted in each county on the map below.
Navajo Nation weekend curfew in effect, veto cancelation of Council spring session
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 Navajo Nation reported today that as of Saturday, there are 1,197 confirmed cases in the Navajo Nation.
The report also includes 4,075 total negative test results as of Saturday. There remains a total of 44 confirmed deaths, with an average age of 66-years-old, related to COVID-19 as reported on Friday.
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.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer also vetoed a resolution looking to cancel the Navajo Nation Council's spring session.
President Nez stated that it was important for the session to continue, saying the Navajo people need to hear from all leaders during the pandemic.
"It is in these sessions that the people are afforded the opportunity to hear from all of their leaders regarding the actions of the government that affect their daily lives," President Nez said. " It is a time for all persons to hear reports from the President and Vice President, from the Speaker of the Council, from the Chief Justice, as heads of the three-branch government."
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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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