Arizona reports 1,621 additional COVID-19 cases, 83 deaths
Latest coronavirus numbers in Arizona - 2/26/21
FOX 10's Troy Hayden has the latest COVID-19 data from the Arizona Dept. of Health Services after 1,621 new cases and 83 additional deaths were reported on Feb. 26.
PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona reported 1,621 additional COVID-19 cases and 83 deaths on Friday as the number of coronavirus-related hospitalizations continued to drop.
According to the state’s coronavirus dashboard, 1,354 COVID-19 patients occupied inpatient beds on Thursday, down from the pandemic high of 5,082 on Jan. 11.
Coronavirus in Arizona: Latest case numbers
Data from The COVID Tracking Project indicated seven-day rolling averages of daily new cases and daily deaths both dropped in the past two weeks.
The rolling average of daily new cases dropped from nearly 2,759 on Feb. 11 to about 1,530 on Thursday and the rolling average of daily deaths dropped from 130 to about 90 during the same period.
Arizona has reported 814,528 cases and 15,897 deaths since the pandemic began.
The number of infections is thought to be far higher than reported because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected with the virus without feeling sick.
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.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
- 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.
- Monitor your health daily.
MORE: How to sign up and schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment
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