New coronavirus cases continue to rise in Queen Creek area

The Arizona Department of Health Services on Aug. 3 reported the number of coronavirus cases in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley at 55,710 in ZIP codes 85140, 85142 and 85143.

That is an increase of 325 new cases from one week ago.

Last week, cases stood at 55,385, an increase of 354 from the week before.

85140 ZIP code:

• Cases as of Aug. 3: 15,594

85142 ZIP code:

• Cases as of Aug. 3: 25,335

85143 ZIP code:

• Cases as of Aug. 3: 14,781

The current number of vaccinated people in these ZIP codes stands at 88,867 or 56.3% of the population.

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.