New coronavirus cases continue at high levels in Queen Creek area

The Arizona Department of Health Services on Dec. 29 reported the number of coronavirus cases in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley at 33,606 in ZIP codes 85140, 85142 and 85143.

That is an increase of 773 new cases from one week ago.

Last week, cases stood at 32,833, an increase of 773 from the week before.

More than 90% of cases were mapped to the address of the patient’s residence. If the patient’s address was unknown, the case was mapped to the address of the provider followed by the address of the reporting facility, according to the ADHS.

85140 ZIP code:

• Cases as of Dec. 29: 9,336

85142 ZIP code:

• Cases as of Dec. 29: 15,551

85143 ZIP code:

• Cases as of Dec. 29: 8,719

The current number of vaccinated people in these ZIP codes stands at 81,055 or 51%.

For most people, the new coronavirus can lead to COVID-19 that can have mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. But for some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause a more severe illness and even death.

To see full numbers across the state, click here.