Live updates: Latest on coronavirus in Arizona, which has 8,640 cases

This is a continuously updated link with the latest information, news and updates about the coronavirus and its impact in Arizona and beyond for the week starting April 27. (Previous live updates: April 20-April 26)

PHOENIX — State officials on Sunday reported that Arizona was up to 8,640 coronavirus cases, an increase of 276 from the previous morning.

There are now 362 deaths from COVID-19 in the state, an increase of 14 from the Saturday’s report.

The Arizona Department of Health Services has been updating its coronavirus web page with the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths, plus other related information, each morning.

Below is an updated list of cases and deaths by county as reported by the state health department, followed by the latest developments from around the state, country and world:

Maricopa County — 4,585 cases; 168 deaths

Pima County — 1,326 cases; 89 deaths

Navajo County — 777 cases, 22 deaths

Coconino County — 527 cases; 44 deaths

Apache County — 526 cases; 6 deaths

Pinal County — 456 cases; 13 deaths

Mohave County — 135 cases; 15 deaths

Yavapai County — 89 cases; fewer than 3 deaths (1-2)

Yuma County — 98 cases; fewer than 3 deaths (1-2)

Cochise County — 39 cases; 0 deaths

Santa Cruz County — 34 cases; 0 deaths

Graham County — 18 cases; 0 deaths

La Paz County — 14 cases; fewer than 3 deaths (1-2)

Gila County — 14 cases; 0 deaths

Greenlee County — 2 cases; 0 deaths

Sunday, May 3

• Two Arizona sheriff’s spoke openly of their refusal to enforce Gov. Doug Ducey’s extended stay-at-home order.
• Arizona reported 276 new positive tests for coronavirus and 14 additional deaths. The state now has 8,640 cases of COVID-19 and 362 deaths, with 81,119 tests reported.

Saturday, May 2

• Arizona reported 402 new positive tests for coronavirus and 18 additional deaths. The state now has 8,364 cases of COVID-19 and 348 deaths, with 77,997 tests reported.

Friday, May 1

• The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry has updated it’s COVID-19 dashboard to include the number of inmate deaths, according to a press release. The dashboard will also show the number of ADCRR staff who have tested positive for coronavirus and the number who have been medically cleared to return to work. 46 staff members have tested positive and 24 have recovered.
• Maricopa County on Friday announced the first positive case of coronavirus from an individual in custody. The individual was arrested Sunday and complained of a cough and sore throat during the intake process, according to a press release from Maricopa County.
• The metro Phoenix skies were graced with more than a dozen high-powered military aircraft Friday afternoon for a tribute to health care workers, first responders and other personnel on the front lines of the battle against coronavirus in Arizona.
• Desert Cove Nursing Center said Friday that 40 of its residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and four have died since the first case of the virus was reported last week in the facility.
• U.S. regulators allowed emergency use of an experimental drug called remdesivir that appears to help some coronavirus patients recover faster.
• To honor the work of nutrition specialists and lunch workers, Gov. Doug Ducey proclaimed it School Lunch Hero Day in Arizona.
• Gov. Doug Ducey issued new guidelines for retail stores to follow so they can start opening next week on a limited basis.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said the White House had no problem leaving governors to decide when to reopen during the coronavirus outbreak.

• Only about 20 firefighters who took part in a metro Phoenix first responder testing program had coronavirus antibodies in their systems. The results were a pleasant surprise.
• A weekend initiative beginning Saturday to test tens of thousands of Arizona residents for coronavirus will be available to anyone who believes they have the virus.
• Arizona reported 314 new positive tests for coronavirus and 10 additional deaths. The state now has 7,962 cases of COVID-19 and 330 deaths, with 74,879 tests reported.

Thursday, April 30

• Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez reported an increase of 164 coronavirus cases among the Navajo Nation and a total death count of 71. Of the Navajo Nation’s 2,141 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 1,300 are in Arizona.
• Arizona death row inmate Alfonso Raymond Salazar has been reported to be the state’s third prisoner to die from the coronavirus.
• Project Airbridge, a public-private partnership coordinated by the Trump administration, helped Arizona bolster its supply of personal protective equipment while experiencing a rapid increase in coronavirus cases and deaths.
• Arizona reported a surge of 446 positive tests for coronavirus along with 16 new deaths. The state COVID-19 totals increased to 7,648 cases and 320 deaths, with 71,786 tests given.

Wednesday, April 29

• Navajo National President Jonathan Nez announced an additional 104 cases of the coronavirus among the Navajo National and a total death count of 62. Of the Navajo Nation’s 1,977 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 1,192 are in Arizona.
• The mayors of Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tucson issued a joint statement in which they expressed support for Gov. Doug Ducey’s decision to extend his statewide stay-at-home order.
• Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey extended Arizona’s stay-at-home order until May 15 with modifications. Additionally, starting May 4, small businesses will be able to reopen voluntarily under certain circumstances.
• Gilead Sciences says its experimental drug remdesivir has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.
• The Arizona health department reported 11 new deaths, increasing the total to 304, and 254 additional positive tests, pushing the case total to 7,202. There have been 68,813 tests given in the state.
• President Donald Trump took executive action to order meat processing plants to stay open amid concerns over growing coronavirus cases and the impact on the nation’s food supply.
• Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman says the state is working on a plan to have schools up and running for the next academic year.

Tuesday, April 28

• Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez reported an additional 103 cases of COVID-19 among the Navajo Nation and a total death count of 60. Of the Navajo Nation’s 1,873 coronavirus cases, 1,138 are in Arizona.
• Gila River Hotels and Casinos announced in a press release that Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte and Vee Quiva will remain closed until May 15 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
• Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System is advancing $41 million to medical providers in order to address the coronavirus outbreak.
• Valley Toyota Dealers donated $75,000 to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund, which gives financial support to groups helping those affected by COVID-19. The fund has received more than $8 million in contributions.
• A formation of 15 military aircraft from Luke Air Base will salute Arizonans battling the coronavirus outbreak with a flyover across metro Phoenix on Friday afternoon.
• Around 52,000 initial unemployment claims were filed in Arizona last week, about 20,000 fewer than the previous week.
• Arizona reported 18 new coronavirus deaths, pushing the state total to 293. With 232 new positive tests reported, Arizona now has 6,948 cases with 67,438 tests given.

Monday, April 27

• The Los Angeles Lakers said they have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
• Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez announced 53 new coronavirus cases among the Navajo Nation. No new deaths have been reported since Saturday. Of the Navajo Nation’s 1,769 COVID-19 cases, 1,087 are in Arizona.
• Arizona announced a new initiative, Arizona Testing Blitz, to ramp up testing in the state. The program aims to test 10,000-20,000 Arizonans for coronavirus over each of the next three Saturdays. To date, there have been 66,543 coronavirus tests had been given in Arizona.
• Turf Paradise Race Course owner Jerry Simms donated $1 million to the Arizona Coronavirus Relief Fund, according to a press release. The donation brings the relief fund total to over $8 million. It is used to help organizations and individuals affected by COVID-19.
• For the first time in over a month, Arizona state health officials announced no new deaths. Arizona has 6,716 positive coronavirus cases, an increase of 190 from Sunday. The state has 275 deaths from coronavirus. There have been 66,543 tests given.

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