The Arizona Department of Health Services is reporting over 134,000 cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday morning.

In Arizona, there are 134,613 cases and 2,492 deaths of the novel coronavirus, up 3,259 and 58 from Wednesday morning, respectively. That computes to a 1.85% death rate of confirmed cases in the state.

Arizona — the 14th most populous state in the U.S. — is one of 10 states with over 100,000 cases.

Maricopa County shows a case rate of 1,983 cases per 100,000 residents, using 2019 Census Bureau estimates. The state rate is 1,849. Santa Cruz County has the highest at 4,841 cases per 100,000 residents.

The coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms such as fever and cough for most people.

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

Arizonans can support hospitals and healthcare workers by continuing to practice COVID-19 prevention measures:

• Physically distance by staying at least six feet away from others.
• Wear a cloth face covering in public.
• Arizonans at higher risk for severe illness should continue to stay at home and avoid attending settings with 10 or more people who are not usual household contacts. People at higher risk for severe illness include adults 65 or older and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Stay at home when you are sick.

If you believe you have been exposed to or infected with COVID-19, stay home unless you are seeking medical care. Arizonans can find COVID-19 testing locations at azhealth.gov/COVID19testing.