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AZ Coronavirus Update

KNAU

Confirmed cases and deaths from the coronavirus continue to be reported across the state. New figures from the Arizona Department of Health show nearly 400 new cases and 18 more deaths since Tuesday. 

The Arizona Department of Health reports a current death tally of 704 for the state, with 64 in Coconino County.

The Navajo Department of Health reports 82 new cases of COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation with 2 more reported deaths since Tuesday. That brings the total number of known infections on the Reservation to over 4,100, with 144 known deaths. Navajo Nation health officials report more than 1,000 people have recovered from the virus. The Nation has increased widespread testing this week, reporting nearly 27,000 COVID-19 tests, with about 20,000 negative results. 

The Hopi Healthcare Center is reporting 77 known cases, fewer than half of whom are Hopi tribal members. Hopi health officals have tested nearly 370 people. Almost 80% of those tests have come back negative.