Arizona case numbers rise to ‘high’
Fourteen of Arizona’s 15 counties were designated as “high” in terms of COVID-19 levels as of Dec. 8, according to CDC County Data. Mohave County was the only one designated as “medium.”
Arizona is the only state in the country where every single county has high and medium levels of COVID-19 transmission.
Arizona Department of Health Services added 15,983 new COVID-19 cases and 71 new known deaths over the weeklong period ending Dec. 3, the highest weekly case addition since late July. These statistics do not include those who have self-tested at home and have not reported their positive status to health officials.
Steps You Can Take
These are steps you can take to reduce COVID-19 transmission:
- Wear a mask indoors in public
- Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines
- Get tested if you have symptoms
- Additional precautions for people at high risk for severe illness
Covid is still a threat, in large part because many people do not have recent immunity from vaccines or infections.
Flu cases are up, too. The C.D.C. classifies the vast majority of states as having “high” or “very high” activity for the flu and related illnesses.
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COVID-19 testing and vaccines are available at all Canyonlands Healthcare locations.
Frequently asked questions about vaccines.
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At all COVID-19 Community Levels:
- Stay up to date on vaccination, including recommended booster doses.
- Maintain ventilation improvements.
- Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
- Follow recommendations for isolation if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19.
- Follow the recommendations for what to do if you are exposed to someone with COVID-19.
- If you are at high risk of getting very sick, talk with a healthcare provider about additional prevention actions.
