Yuma County up 41 new coronavirus cases
Currently there are 45 hospitalizations
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Health District (YCHD) confirmed another 41 cases of coronavirus Saturday, bringing the countywide total to 645.
This total includes 58 inmates from the Yuma Prison Complex.
Health officials report no additional deaths from the illness for Saturday, keeping the total number of countywide victims to 10.
Officials aren't releasing any information on newest patients, nor are they providing details on the 10 deaths.
New statistics show the 20 to 44 age group continues to make-up the largest bulk of cases, representing 41% of all cases countywide. However the critical 65+ category is steadily growing, now with 111 cases.
The latest report shows progress in terms of testing, with over 6,777 Yuma residents now screened.
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Here are the latest numbers from YCHD:
Coronavirus in Yuma County
Total confirmed cases | 645 | |
Total patients tested | 6,777 | |
Total deaths | 10 | |
Patients currently hospitalized | 45 | |
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Female Patients | 295 | |
Male Patients | 350 | |
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Patients under 20 | 48 | 8% |
20-44 | 267 | 41% |
45-54 | 121 | 19% |
55-64 | 98 | 15% |
65+ | 111 | 17% |
Unknown | 1 | 0% |
Arizona currently has more than 16,039 cases of coronavirus. The illness is blamed for 799 deaths across the state, including 10 in Yuma County.
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