Arizona

(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) PHOENIX — With 235 new positive tests for coronavirus reported by the state health department Saturday morning, Arizona has surpassed the 6,200-case mark. The state now has 6,280 cases with seven new deaths, bringing the death toll to 273. There have been 62,508 tests given in Arizona, an increase of 1,795 since Friday.…

The new coronavirus in Arizona People wear masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus as they walk through the farmers market Saturday, April 25, 2020, in Gilbert, Ariz. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more…

Arizona experienced its worst day of the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, reporting 310 new infections which pushed the state's total confirmed case count to 5,769.Additionally, 66 Arizonans have died from the disease in the past three days, the most the state has seen in that time frame to date.Nearly 3,000 of the state's cases have come…

Ryan Vlahovich, Arizona Republic Published 2:56 p.m. MT April 19, 2020 CLOSE What are the steps you need to take if you think you have coronavirus? USA TODAYThe parking lot of an Albuquerque football stadium has been quickly transformed into a helipad in preparation for an anticipated influx of COVID-19 patients from northern Arizona and…

Jack Schmittlein (Courtesy Photo) PHOENIX — After testing positive for the coronavirus and recovering, 21-year-old Scottsdale resident Jack Schmittlein is helping others fight off the virus by donating convalescent plasma. Vitalant, a blood service provider in Phoenix, launched a program allowing former positive coronavirus patients that have since tested negative to donate the blood component containing…