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Arizona adds over 400 cases of COVID-19 overnight, bringing total above 7,600

Posted 4/29/20

The day after Gov. Doug Ducey extended his stay-at-home order, Arizona saw over 400 new cases of COVID-19 reported, the most in a day in quite some time.

According to the Arizona Department of …

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Arizona adds over 400 cases of COVID-19 overnight, bringing total above 7,600

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The day after Gov. Doug Ducey extended his stay-at-home order, Arizona saw over 400 new cases of COVID-19 reported, the most in a day in quite some time.

According to the Arizona Department of Health Services, there are 7,648 cases of COVID-19 in the state as of Thursday morning, up 446 from the day before. There are 320 deaths.

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health reports 3,951 cases and 145 deaths in Arizona's most populous county.

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

According to MCDPH, of the 110 long term care facilities reporting at least one case, there have been 651 cases among residents, with 161 (25%) hospitalizations and 91 (14%) deaths. There have also been 285 cases among staff, with one death.

Order extended through May 15

Arizonans are going to have to live under stay-at-home orders, at least for the next few weeks.

But when they do go out shopping — something already permitted — they will soon have more choices.

And they might even be able to dine out by May 12.

Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday there just isn’t the data from the state Department of Health Services to show Arizona has beaten back the COVID-19 outbreak to allow his order to self-destruct as scheduled on Thursday night.

“There is not a trend,” he said. “And what I’m looking for, what (health Director) Dr. Cara Christ are looking for are trends.” So he has extended his stay-at-home order, first issued a month ago, through at least May 15.

But the governor said he does feel comfortable enough to allow some retail businesses, shuttered under a separate order, to open their doors — just a little bit at first.

Effective Monday, the kinds of businesses that he has not designated as “essential” will be able to sell items out the front door. So, for example, everything from furniture stores and jewelers to beauty salons can offer products to drive-up and delivery customers.

Luke AFB flyover May 1

Don’t be alarmed from 3-4 p.m. May 1 as aircraft from Luke Air Force Base fly over the Valley in honor of frontline workers.

Friday's event includes the 56th Fighter Wing and the 944th Fighter Wing, along with the Arizona Air National Guard 161st Air Refueling Wing.

A formation of 15 aircraft, including seven F-35A Lightning IIs and seven F-16 Fighting Falcons flying out of Luke Air Force Base and one KC-135 from the 161st ARW will begin the flyover at around 3:10 p.m. and will last 50 minutes.

The flight path will bring them through Buckeye, Luke Air Force Base, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Waddell, Goodyear, Tolleson, Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Deer Valley, Glendale, Peoria, Sun City West, and El Mirage. Residents along the flight path can expect a few seconds of jet noise as the aircraft pass overhead.

Residents in these areas will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their homes and should maintain all social distancing guidelines during this event, Luke AFB stated in a release. They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals and gathering in large groups to view the flyover.

Luke AFB welcomes and encourages viewers to tag them on social media in photos and videos of the formation with the hashtag #LukeSalutes, #AirForceSalutes, and #FlyoverFriday.