Arizona reports 728 additional coronavirus cases, 41 more deaths

Name: Latest coronavirus numbers in Arizona - 9/4/20
Uploaded: 2020-09-04T12:17:06-07:00
Description: FOX 10's Troy Hayden has the latest on COVID-19 in Arizona for Sept. 4.

Latest coronavirus numbers in Arizona - 9/4/20

FOX 10's Troy Hayden has the latest on COVID-19 in Arizona for Sept. 4.

PHOENIX - Arizona health officials on Sept. 4 reported 728 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases with 41 additional deaths, increasing the state’s totals to 204,681 cases and 5,171 deaths.

The number of infections is thought to be far higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected with the virus without feeling sick.

Seven-day rolling averages for daily new cases and daily deaths reported in Arizona through Sept. 3 continued to decrease through the past two weeks. That’s according to Johns Hopkins University data analyzed by The Associated Press.

The rolling average of daily new cases in Arizona went from 784 on Aug. 20 to 545 on Sept. 3 as the rolling average for daily deaths went from 43 to 34.

Arizona was a national hot spot in June and July, with cases and deaths trending downward since. Declines in several COVID-19 hospitalization metrics slowed this week.

For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.

What you can still often do during a stay at home order

Here is what is most likely allowed during a stay at home order.

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

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Symptoms for coronavirus COVID-19 include fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. These, of course, are similar to the common cold and flu.

Expect a common cold to start out with a sore or scratchy throat, cough, runny and/or stuffy nose. Flu symptoms are more intense and usually come on suddenly, and can include a high fever.

Symptoms of COVID-19 may appear more slowly. They usually include fever, a dry cough and noticeable shortness of breath, according to the World Health Organization. A minority of cases develop pneumonia, and the disease is especially worrisome for the elderly and those with other medical problems such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes or heart conditions.

Right now there's one big difference between flu and coronavirus: A vaccine exists to help prevent the flu and it's not too late to get it. It won't protect you from catching the coronavirus, but may put you in a better position to fight it.

To protect yourself, wash your hands well and often, keep them away from your face, and avoid crowds and standing close to people.

And if you do find yourself showing any of these flu or coronavirus symptoms - don't go straight to your doctor's office. That just risks making more people sick, officials urge. Call ahead, and ask if you need to be seen and where.