Here's How COVID-19 Cases Are Climbing In Arizona Compared To The Nation

Phoenix AZ

03 August, 2021

10:50 AM

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By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. Phoenix 2021-08-03 As a the Delta variant continues to spread, new cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in the United States. There were an average of 35.9 new daily cases of the virus for every 100,000 Americans in the past week, up from an average of 19.6 new daily cases per 100,000 the week before. In total, about 34,564,000 people tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the United States since the first known infection was identified on Jan. 21, 2020. In keeping with the national trend, new daily cases are increasing in Arizona. Over the past week, there were an average of 26.3 new daily cases of the coronavirus for every 100,000 people across the state, compared to 15.2 new daily cases per 100,000 people the week prior. Nationwide, the average number of new daily infections has increased in 50 states over the past week. Of all states, Arizona reported the 22nd largest uptick in average new infections per day over the last week. The current average daily infection rate in Arizona ranks as the 19th highest of all 50 states. Since Jan. 26, 2020, when the first coronavirus case was identified in Arizona, about 921,400 state residents tested positive for the virus. Arizona, home to about 2.2% of the U.S. population, accounts for about 2.7% of all known COVID-19 cases nationwide to date. Among all states, Arizona has the sixth most cumulative COVID-19 cases on a per capita basis. Nationwide, there have been 607,095 COVID-19 related deaths to date — and 18,185 of them have been in Arizona. Arizona's coronavirus death per capita rate currently stands at 254 for every 100,000 people. For context, there have been 186 deaths per 100,000. All COVID-19 data used in this story is current as of August 1, 2021. It is important to note that in some states, weekly infection rates may include cases of the virus that occurred earlier but were not previously counted. These are all the counties in Arizona where COVID-19 is slowing (and where it's still getting worse). Can't see the rest of the article? Click here to view the original story.This story was originally published by 24/7 Wall St., a news organization that produces real-time business commentary and data-driven reporting for state and local markets across the country.