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Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024

Has Arizona experienced a summer spike in COVID-19 cases?

Carmela Guaglianone, Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting
yes

Rates of positive tests, emergency room visits and hospitalizations associated with COVID-19 have been elevated across much of the country during the summer months. Virus levels in wastewater have also been up, particularly across the western United States.

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