Arizona has added 6,799 cases and 40 deaths of COVID-19 overnight, according to the state Department of Health Services.

As of the morning of Saturday, Dec. 5, the ADHS reports 358,900 positive cases and 6,925 deaths of the new coronavirus.

Total COVID-19 deaths by Arizona county

Total deaths due to COVID-19 by county, as of the morning of Dec. 5, are as follows:

• Apache County: 200
• Cochise County: 89
• Coconino County: 182
• Gila County: 99
• Graham County: 38
• Greenlee County: 3
• La Paz County: 20
• Maricopa County: 4,131
• Mohave County: 269
• Navajo County: 277
• Pima County: 730
• Pinal County: 273
• Santa Cruz County: 76
• Yavapai County: 129
• Yuma County: 409

For most people, the new coronavirus causes 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 more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death.

For Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s guidance on restaurants, barbers and cosmetologists, retail establishments, pools, gyms and fitness providers, spas, places of worship, and casinos, go to the Arizona Department of Health Services website.

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