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Arizona nears 30,000 cases of coronavirus

Posted 6/9/20

Arizona is nearing the 30,000 mark of coronavirus cases after the latest update.

The Arizona Department of Health Services reports 29,852 cases and 1,095 deaths in the state, up 1,556 and 25 from …

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Arizona nears 30,000 cases of coronavirus

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Arizona is nearing the 30,000 mark of coronavirus cases after the latest update.

The Arizona Department of Health Services reports 29,852 cases and 1,095 deaths in the state, up 1,556 and 25 from Tuesday, respectively.

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health reports 13,883 cases and 470 deaths in Arizona’s most populous county.

The numbers of cases per 100,000 residents in the state is 410 as of Wednesday, using 2019 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Maricopa County is below that at 341. Navajo and Apache counties have rates of 2,153 and 2,519 per 100,000 residents, respectively, the only ones above 2,000 in Arizona — Santa Cruz is next at 1,480.

For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. But for some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia, and death.

But for some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.

Impacts on industry

Experts will discuss the future of commercial office space in the Valley and nation at Valley Partnership’s Friday Morning Breakfast on June 19.

The panel will discuss what the industry is doing to creatively reimagine and redesign the office environment to promote health and well-being and the future challenges as many continue to work from home.

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) will also provide a COVID-19 and Congressional update.

The Zoom webinar is scheduled for 8 a.m. Friday, June 19, with guest registration available online at the Valley Partnership website.

“The COVID-19 pandemic affected every aspect of our economy, especially commercial real estate,” said Cheryl Lombard, President & CEO of Valley Partnership. “With a large percentage of people working from home, there has been a significant impact on commercial office space. Our industry is resilient and has developed innovative and creative responses promoting the health and well-being of employees as they return to the office. I also thank Senator Martha McSally for joining us to provide an update on the COVID-19 response and recovery efforts in Congress.”

Panelists include Molly Ryan Carson, Senior Vice President, Market Leader Southwest Region, Ryan Companies; Cathy Teeter, Managing Director, CBRE; Martha dePlazaola Abbott, Co-Managing Director, Principal, Gensler; and Cheryl Lombard, President & CEO, Valley Partnership.

Antibody testing still available

Vitalant has become the first national blood bank to test all blood donations for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

The nation’s largest independent nonprofit blood collector — serving hospital patients in Arizona — is providing the test results to donors who complete successful blood donations.

Donors are urged to give blood as soon as possible. Appointments are strongly recommended at www.vitalant.org or 877-258-4825.

The antibody test — authorized by the Food and Drug Administration — indicates if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the virus, regardless of whether they ever showed symptoms. It is possible that over time, the broad use of antibody tests and clinical follow-up will provide the medical community with more information on whether a person who has recovered from COVID-19 is at a lower risk of infection, and if so, for how long.

Donations of all blood types are needed now, with an especially high need for type O-positive, O-negative, A-negative and B-negative red blood cells. In addition, platelets are always needed by patients for cancer treatments, surgeries and emergencies. Because of its short shelf life — only 5 days — the supply of platelets must be continually replenished.

The antibody tests are part of a full panel of tests that Vitalant performs on successful blood donations. Donors are not charged for the tests and costs are subsidized, in part, by The Blood Center Foundation of the Inland Northwest and The Bonfils Blood Center Donor Advised Fund. Donors will be able to see their results about 2 weeks after donating by logging into their online donor accounts.

In addition to Vitalant providing lifesaving blood to patients in need, Vitalant Research Institute is leading several research initiatives related to SARS-CoV-2 antibodies.

June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, a campaign developed by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of the ongoing need for blood. Vitalant strongly encourages donors in the U.S. to step up and give blood to support patients undergoing emergency procedures and receiving ongoing treatments.

Daily Valley Locations

Chandler Donor Center: 1989 W. Elliot Road #33 (Elliot & Dobson)

Glendale Donor Center: 18583 N. 59th Ave. #113 (59th Ave. & Union Hills)

Goodyear Donor Center: 14270 W. Indian School Road #C-8 (Indian School & Litchfield)

Mesa Donor Center: 1337 S. Gilbert Road #101 (Gilbert & Hampton)

Phoenix Donor Center: 5757 N. Black Canyon Hwy. (Bethany Home Rd. & I-17)

Scottsdale Donor Center: 15170 N. Hayden Road #6 (Hayden & 83rd Pl.)