Arizona RepublicView CommentsOne in four COVID-19 tests in Arizona is coming back positive, the highest percentage in the country, , and an indicator that there isn't enough testing to keep up with the new coronavirus' spread in the state.Arizona's COVID-19 metrics have been moving in the wrong direction for more than a month.The percentage of tests that are positive is one telling data point for how widespread the virus is and whether testing is doing enough.A high percentage of positive tests means that testing is limited and may only be reaching those who are the most sick,...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsOne in four COVID-19 tests in Arizona is coming back positive, the highest percentage in the country, , and an indicator that there isn't enough testing to keep up with the new coronavirus' spread in the state.Arizona's COVID-19 metrics have been moving in the wrong direction for more than a month.The percentage of tests that are positive is one telling data point for how widespread the virus is and whether testing is doing enough.A high percentage of positive tests means that testing is limited and may only be reaching those who are the most sick,...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsKnown cases of COVID-19 in Arizona passed 100,000 on Monday, just over five months since the first case was identified in Maricopa County in late January and just over two weeks since the case count passed 50,000. Identified cases rose to 101,441 and known deaths total 1,810, according to the . The state does not report the number of recovered cases, though it does report hospital discharges.Rapid case increases and hospitalizations have made Arizona now among the worst hot spots in the nation for COVID-19. The disease is widespread here, and...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsKnown cases of COVID-19 in Arizona passed 100,000 on Monday, just over five months since the first case was identified in Maricopa County in late January and just over two weeks since the case count passed 50,000. Identified cases rose to 101,441 and known deaths total 1,810, according to the . The state does not report the number of recovered cases, though it does report hospital discharges.Rapid case increases and hospitalizations have made Arizona now among the worst hot spots in the nation for COVID-19. The disease is widespread here, and...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona reported another 4,221 COVID-19 cases on Friday and hospital metrics remained high as Gov. Doug Ducey urged Arizonans to stay home but shied away from major policy changes.Identified cases rose to 116,892 and known deaths total 2,082, according to the . The state does not report the number of recovered cases, though it does report hospital discharges.ICU beds and ventilators in use by suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients both hit new records on Thursday, according to hospital data reported to the state. Emergency room visits and...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona reported another 4,221 COVID-19 cases on Friday and hospital metrics remained high as Gov. Doug Ducey urged Arizonans to stay home but shied away from major policy changes.Identified cases rose to 116,892 and known deaths total 2,082, according to the . The state does not report the number of recovered cases, though it does report hospital discharges.ICU beds and ventilators in use by suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients both hit new records on Thursday, according to hospital data reported to the state. Emergency room visits and...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona reported 138 new COVID-19 cases and 32 new known deaths on Thursday, marking 13 straight days of case reports under 750 and more than 10 weeks of generally declining hospitalizations for the disease.The state's seven-day average for new reported COVID-19 cases was 483 on Thursday, per state data. The average had reached as high as 9,800 in January.Arizona's seven-day case rate per 100,000 people ranked 53rd Wednesday among all states and territories, after ranking first and second for much of January, according...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona reported 138 new COVID-19 cases and 32 new known deaths on Thursday, marking 13 straight days of case reports under 750 and more than 10 weeks of generally declining hospitalizations for the disease.The state's seven-day average for new reported COVID-19 cases was 483 on Thursday, per state data. The average had reached as high as 9,800 in January.Arizona's seven-day case rate per 100,000 people ranked 53rd Wednesday among all states and territories, after ranking first and second for much of January, according...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsMetro Phoenix ballparks are preparing for spring training baseball to start on schedule, despite pleas to delay the season made by the Cactus League and a coalition of Valley mayors.After they sent a letter to Major League Baseball and , MLB proposed delaying the season by one month. The players union in response  on schedule, with pitchers and catchers reporting on Feb. 17 and the planned slate of games. The MLB on Friday , saying games will start on Feb. 28 and run through March."Cactus League host municipalities are working with...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsMetro Phoenix ballparks are preparing for spring training baseball to start on schedule, despite pleas to delay the season made by the Cactus League and a coalition of Valley mayors.After they sent a letter to Major League Baseball and , MLB proposed delaying the season by one month. The players union in response  on schedule, with pitchers and catchers reporting on Feb. 17 and the planned slate of games. The MLB on Friday , saying games will start on Feb. 28 and run through March."Cactus League host municipalities are working with...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona officials have refiled their federal request for additional COVID-19 vaccine doses after their initial application was denied last month.The state wants an immediate 300,000 extra doses and an additional 300,000 doses more than Arizona's normal allotment each week moving forward. The bureaucratic journey through federal government departments to get more doses has so far been unsuccessful.A request was submitted in mid-January to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It was denied in a matter of two days because FEMA said they...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona officials have refiled their federal request for additional COVID-19 vaccine doses after their initial application was denied last month.The state wants an immediate 300,000 extra doses and an additional 300,000 doses more than Arizona's normal allotment each week moving forward. The bureaucratic journey through federal government departments to get more doses has so far been unsuccessful.A request was submitted in mid-January to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. It was denied in a matter of two days because FEMA said they...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona's daily coronavirus numbers climbed again Monday, continuing more than two weeks of high numbers of reported cases, deaths and hospitalizations.The state reported 1,014 new cases Monday. More than 1,000 new cases have been reported on 10 of the past 14 days, including on the past six days. ICU beds for patients with suspected and confirmed COVID-19 hit its highest number on Sunday, with 464 patients in the ICU, surpassing Saturday's 452 patients.Emergency department visits for patients with suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 also...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsArizona's daily coronavirus numbers climbed again Monday, continuing more than two weeks of high numbers of reported cases, deaths and hospitalizations.The state reported 1,014 new cases Monday. More than 1,000 new cases have been reported on 10 of the past 14 days, including on the past six days. ICU beds for patients with suspected and confirmed COVID-19 hit its highest number on Sunday, with 464 patients in the ICU, surpassing Saturday's 452 patients.Emergency department visits for patients with suspected and confirmed positive COVID-19 also...WW…

Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutMaricopa County public health officials urged individuals to take stronger personal action against the rising tide of COVID-19 by wearing face masks.A link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register...…Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutMaricopa County public health officials urged individuals to take stronger personal action against the rising tide of COVID-19 by wearing face masks.A link has been sent to your friend's email address.A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the ConversationTo find out more about Facebook commenting please read theWelcome to our new and improved comments.This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you.You do not need a Facebook profile to participate.You will need to register...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsCorrections & Clarifications: The American Red Cross collected plasma in Tucson from a recovered COVID-19 patient on April 12. Information about the earliest donor in the state was incorrect in an earlier version of the article.A Phoenix-area man who tested positive and fully recovered from COVID-19 donated his blood plasma April 15 as a possible treatment for critically ill patients.Mayo Clinic has partnered with blood donation company Vitalant in a from recovered COVID-19 patients to treat currently infected patients. The American Red...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsCorrections & Clarifications: The American Red Cross collected plasma in Tucson from a recovered COVID-19 patient on April 12. Information about the earliest donor in the state was incorrect in an earlier version of the article.A Phoenix-area man who tested positive and fully recovered from COVID-19 donated his blood plasma April 15 as a possible treatment for critically ill patients.Mayo Clinic has partnered with blood donation company Vitalant in a from recovered COVID-19 patients to treat currently infected patients. The American Red...WW…

Arizona RepublicView CommentsState officials announced Monday an “Arizona testing blitz” with the goal of testing 30,000 to 60,000 people over the next three weekends.  The plan is to test between 10,000 and 20,000 Arizonans for three consecutive Saturdays. The surge begins Saturday and will continue on May 9 and May 16. The “blitz” is a partnership between Gov. Doug Ducey, the Arizona Department of Health Services and health care partners across the state. The goal is to expand COVID-19 testing across the state.  Testing will...…Arizona RepublicView CommentsState officials announced Monday an “Arizona testing blitz” with the goal of testing 30,000 to 60,000 people over the next three weekends.  The plan is to test between 10,000 and 20,000 Arizonans for three consecutive Saturdays. The surge begins Saturday and will continue on May 9 and May 16. The “blitz” is a partnership between Gov. Doug Ducey, the Arizona Department of Health Services and health care partners across the state. The goal is to expand COVID-19 testing across the state.  Testing will...WW…