More than 3 million Arizonans have received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - State officials said more than 3 million people had received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

According to the state's coronavirus dashboard, more than 2.4 million people are fully vaccinated.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said nationally, 45% of the population have received at least one dose, and 32.8% are fully vaccinated.

On Thursday, state officials said COVID hospitalizations were once again on the rise.

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The coronavirus dashboard reported 820 new coronavirus cases and 24 deaths. Bringing the total to 867,443 cases and 17,391 deaths.

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