Confirmed coronavirus cases topped 8,600 Sunday, according to new state figures.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases across Arizona is 8,640, the Arizona Department of Health Services said Sunday morning in its daily tally. The total number includes people who have recovered.
The state said 362 people in Arizona have died from COVID-19. There were 14 new deaths reported today.
Across Pima County, 1,326 cases of coronavirus have now been confirmed, up 26 cases from the day before.
Among the 1,326 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pima County:
• 396 people ages 65 and older;
• 189 people between 55 and 64 years old;
• 250 people between 45 and 54 years old;
• 459 people between 20 and 44 years old;
• 30 people 19 years old and younger.
No age was available for 2 coronavirus patients in the county.
There have been 89 known COVID-19 deaths in the Tucson-metro area, according to the state health department. No new deaths were reported in the county Sunday morning.
There have been 81,119 coronavirus tests given across Arizona, with 9% of them showing positive for COVID-19, the state says. About 1% of Arizona's population has been tested.
The 362 confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Arizona include:
• 280 people 65 years old and older;
• 50 people between 55 and 64 years old;
• 22 people between 45 and 54 years old;
• 10 people between 20 and 44 years old.
The statewide number of known COVID-19 cases, 8,640, is an increase of 276 cases from Saturday's count, the state said.
The coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough, for most people. For some people who contract the virus, especially those who are older or have underlying health conditions, it can cause more severe illness and death. The vast majority of people who are diagnosed with COVID-19 recover.
Photos: Graduating seniors at Amphitheater HS get a personal greeting
Amphi HS students, graduation greeting
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Amphitheater High School student body present and graduating senior Emily Mejia Lopez accepts a senior graduation sign from principal Jon Lansa at the Lopez home near Prince Road and Stone Ave. in Tucson on May 1, 2020.
Amphi HS students, graduation greeting
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Isaac-John Onwuamaegbu and salutatorian of the graduating senior class at Amphitheater High School, is greeted by principal Jon Lansa in Tucson on May 1, 2020. Onwuamaegbu will speak during a video ceremony.
Amphi HS students, graduation greeting
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A happy Augstin Willem, a graduating senior at Amphitheater High School, is greeted by principal Jon Lansa near Oracle Road and Stone Ave. in Tucson on May 1, 2020.
Amphi HS students, graduation greeting
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Ralph Acosta, valedictorian of the Amphitheater High School senior class, is greeted at his home near 22nd Street and 12th Avenue by principal Jon Lansa in Tucson on May 1, 2020. Acosta will speak during Amphi's video graduation ceremony.
Amphi HS students, graduation greeting
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Amphitheater High School Principal Jon Lansa knocks on a door seeking a graduating senior student in an apartment near Oracle Road and Glenn Street in Tucson on May 1, 2020. She was at work, so he left the sign with a relative.
