Arizona reports nearly 4,000 new COVID-19 cases, 51 deaths Saturday
Nov 13, 2021, 1:41 PM | Updated: Nov 14, 2021, 8:52 am
PHOENIX – Arizona health officials on Saturday reported 3,985 new COVID-19 cases and 51 additional deaths from the disease.
The latest documented totals are 1,211,333 infections and 21,651 fatalities, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services COVID-19 dashboard.
Today’s #COVID19 dashboard update adds 3,985 cases and 51 deaths. Everyone age 5 and older is eligible for safe, free and highly effective vaccines. If you are eligible for a booster dose, get one to ensure you have the best possible protection. https://t.co/GVkRGOEmpw pic.twitter.com/aUIqRDhTm8
— AZ Dept of Health (@AZDHS) November 13, 2021
The number of confirmed or suspected COVID-19 inpatients in the state’s hospitals as of Friday was 2,100, up 17 from the previous day.
The number of ICU beds used by COVID-19 patients was 550, up 30 from the previous day.
The dashboard also showed that 4,316,616 people (60% of the state’s population, based on 7,189,020 residents) have received at least one dose of vaccine in Arizona and 3,823,280 people are fully vaccinated (53.2% of the population). The nationwide rates are 68% with at least one dose and 58.7% fully vaccinated, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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In August, unvaccinated people nationwide were 6.1 times more likely to get infected and 11.3 times more likely to die than people who were fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.
The state health department’s daily updates present case and death data after the state receives statistics and confirms them, which can lag by several days or more. They don’t represent the actual activity over the past 24 hours. The hospitalization numbers posted each morning are reported electronically the previous evening by hospitals across the state.
Free federally authorized vaccines are widely available. The minimum age to receive the Pfizer shot is 12, and it’s 18 for the other available versions: Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
For details about statewide vaccine availability, the ADHS website has a vaccine-finder page with locations and other information.
For information about metro Phoenix vaccine availability, Maricopa County Public Health has a locator page that lists pharmacies, government-run sites, health clinics and pop-up distribution events. Appointments may be required depending on the provider.
COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, has no impact on some people and is seriously debilitating or fatal for others. Infected people without symptoms — which include but are not limited to cough, fever and difficulty breathing — are capable of spreading the virus.
Information about where to get tested for COVID-19 can be found on the ADHS website.
