Yuma County coronavirus cases rise by 19
County now at 176 confirmed cases total, 3 deaths
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma County Public Health District confirmed 19 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) Thursday, bringing the countywide total to 176.
The county also sees a rise of one new death, though it is not releasing any further details on this patient.
This comes one day after the county reported its second death from the illness, a pediatric patient with serious underlying health conditions.
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New statistics indicate 268 new tests, a significant spike due to Yuma County's continued testing blitz.
The county also sees a decrease in hospitalizations — by five patients in one day.
The number of cases are now tied, with both male and female categories each making up 50 percent of all cases.
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Here's a look at the latest statistics from YCDH:
Coronavirus in Yuma County
| Total confirmed cases | 176 |  |
| Total patients tested | 1,794 |  |
| Total deaths | 3 |  |
| Patients currently hospilized | 19 |  |
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| Female Patients | 88 | 50% |
| Male Patients | 88 | 50% |
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| Patients under 20 | 8 | 5% |
| 20-44 | 73 | 41% |
| 45-54 | 30 | 17% |
| 55-64 | 33 | 19% |
| 65+ | 32 | 18% |
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