The Arizona Department of Health Services is reporting nearly 200 new cases and over 100 new deaths of COVID-19 as of Wednesday morning.

According to AZDHS, there are 199,459 cases and 4,896 deaths of the novel coronavirus in Arizona, up 187 and 104 from Tuesday, respectively.

The number of cases could be higher because many people have not been tested, and some can be infected without feeling sick.

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is reporting 132,239 cases and 2,867 deaths in Arizona’s most populous county.

Maricopa County shows a case rate of 2,953 cases per 100,000 residents, using 2019 population estimates. The state rate is 2,740. Santa Cruz County has the highest at 5,845 cases per 100,000 residents.

As of Wednesday morning, Arizona has the ninth-lowest R-naught in the nation at 0.88, according to rt.live. The state had the lowest the previous day. Rhode Island is lowest at 0.84. This is the average number of people who become infected by an infectious person. Less than 1.0 is ideal, officials say. South Dakota has the highest at 1.26.

For those living in Phoenix, the city and Vincere Cancer Center are in the community with a mobile testing van. The tests are free, but appointments are required at www.Phoenix.gov/COVIDTesting.

AZDHS and ASU Biodesign have partnered to make available COVID-19 saliva testing for Arizonans. It’s quick, easy and free.

Testing is available this week at State Farm Stadium in the West Valley, Diablo Stadium in Tempe and Ellie Towne Community Center in Tucson. Details on hours of operation and pre-registration requirements can be found at www.bit.ly/azcovidtestwv.

The coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms such as fever and cough for most people. The vast majority of people who are diagnosed with COVID-19 recover.

But for some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause more severe illness including pneumonia, and death.