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Arizona coronavirus deaths now at 150 as infections top 4,200

Published  April 16, 2020 10:29am MST
Coronavirus in Arizona
Associated Press

PHOENIX - Arizona health officials say eight new deaths have been attributed to the coronavirus outbreak, bringing the statewide death toll to 150 people.

The updated Health Services Department numbers released Thursday show the state now has 4,234 confirmed cases of COVID-19. That’s an increase of 272 cases in one day and up more than 1,100 from just a week ago.

Public health officials in Arizona’s largest county said they’re seeing improvements in the number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus.

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health said the rate of growth in hospitalizations is slowing. Officials said Wednesday that’s likely due to the social distancing measures that have closed businesses and left people avoiding large gatherings.

The Navajo Nation that spans parts of Arizona, Utah and New Mexico has a large cluster of cases. It counted 931 in the three states with 38 deaths as of Wednesday. Nearly 600 of the cases were in Arizona portions of the sprawling reservation.

Tribal officials have extended their weekend lockdowns preventing people from leaving their homes, except in emergencies, on the vast expanse of land that has been harder hit by the coronavirus than any other Native American reservation in the U.S.

Wearing a surgical face mask probably won't keep you from getting sick, experts say

The surgical masks that most people buy in response to epidemic outbreaks are not designed to seal around the mouth and nose, which means airborne germs can still come in through the sides and top.

In order to protect yourself from a possible infection, the CDC recommends: 

  • 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, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

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