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 / Modified dec 15, 2020 3:29 p.m.

Arizona averages of COVID-19 deaths, cases double in 2 weeks

The number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations reached 3,702 on Monday, setting another record.
by Associated Press

Arizona COVID-19 cases: 7 days

Map shows COVID-19 cases and case rates over the week preceding the last update.

Credit: Nick O'Gara/AZPM. Sources: The New York Times, based on reports from state and local health agencies, Census Bureau. Case reports do not correspond to day of test.

PHOENIX — Arizona on Tuesday reported more than 60 new known deaths as the current coronavirus surge saw the rolling seven-day averages of additional cases and deaths more than double over the past two weeks.

The state on Tuesday reported 4,134 additional known cases and 64 deaths, increasing the state’s totals to 424,382 cases and 7,422 deaths. The rolling average of daily new cases rose from 3,499 on Nov. 30 to 7,772.1 on Monday while the rolling average of daily deaths rose from 25 to 58.3.

The number of COVID-19-related hospitalizations reached 3,702 on Monday, setting another record. Arizona on Friday exceeded the summer surge’s peak of 3,517 hospitalizations.

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