Arizona reports 661 new COVID-19 cases and 8 more deaths
Medical expert says reported Arizona COVID-19 deaths are likely much higher
Questions are being raised about the number of reported COVID-19 deaths in Arizona. As of April 24, the state has recorded more than 17,000 deaths caused by COVID-19, but some health experts say the actual number may be much higher.
PHOENIX (AP) - Health officials in Arizona on April 25 reported 661 additional confirmed coronavirus cases and eight more deaths.
The latest numbers increased the state’s totals to 858,737 cases and 17,268 known deaths since the pandemic started more than a year ago.
On Friday, health officials had reported 896 COVID-19 cases — the largest daily increase in two weeks — and 17 deaths, with 729 more cases and 22 deaths reported Saturday.
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.
The number of confirmed or suspected COVID-19 inpatients in Arizona’s hospitals was at 591 on Saturday, up one from Friday.
Meanwhile, the number of ICU beds used by coronavirus patients was at 185 compared to 174 on Friday.
Nearly 2.1 million people, 29% of Arizona’s population, have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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More than 2.8 million residents have had at least one vaccine shot by now, according to the state’s coronavirus dashboard.
The vaccination site at State Farm Stadium, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, opened Jan. 11 and provided more than 10,000 doses a day by early April.
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