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Arizona nears 1,600 cases of COVID-19

Posted 4/1/20

The Arizona Department of Health Services has reported nearly 1,600 cases of COVID-19 in the state, with 32 deaths.

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Arizona nears 1,600 cases of COVID-19

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The Arizona Department of Health Services has reported nearly 1,600 cases of COVID-19 in the state, with 32 deaths.

New numbers released Thursday, April 2 show 1,598 cases in Arizona.

Maricopa County is reporting 964 cases (state numbers show 961) and 12 deaths. Four deaths are in people 45-64 years while eight are people 65 and older.

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.

According to Worldometer, there are 228,674 cases in the United States, with 5,369 deaths and 10,280 recoveries as of 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Wednesday asked President Donald Trump to issue a major disaster declaration for the state as it braces for a surge of coronavirus cases.

Mr. Ducey said the move is needed to trigger higher federal aid and resources. A declaration would add funding for more mental health care, unemployment and food assistance, the tribal health response and other state efforts.

An Arizona COVID-19 Town Hall will air commercial free 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 2. Around 80 TV and radio stations are set to broadcast the event. The broadcast will focus on cutting through the clutter, eliminating misinformation and answering questions submitted from people all around Arizona.

Joining the conversation will be Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ, Arizona National Guard Major General Michael McGuire and State of Arizona Chief Operating Officer Daniel Ruiz.

Veteran Arizona PBS journalist Ted Simmons and Emmy Award winning journalist Carey Peña will host the one-hour town hall.

“We’re all looking for support to manage through this crisis, and thanks to this partnership, Thursday’s town hall will reach hundreds of thousands of Arizonans for a shared conversation,” stated Chris Kline, President and CEO of the Arizona Broadcasters Association.

There will be no live audience at the town hall due to social distancing requirements, however, it will air live across the entire state.

Over the last few days, Arizona radio and TV stations have encouraged their audiences to submit questions for the town hall. More than 2,000 questions have already flooded in. While there won’t be time for every question, the moderators plan to address as many as possible during the live broadcast.