PHOENIX – Arizona health authorities reported 1,030 new coronavirus cases and 14 additional deaths on Monday morning3
The spread of coronavirus in Arizona has been slowing in the weeks after the implementation of face mask requirements in many areas — including all of Maricopa County — and statewide executive orders to close businesses such as bars and gyms and to restrict restaurant occupancy.
The positive rate was 11% for the 38,584 tests given and processed last week, the lowest registered since it was 9% the week starting May 24.
The number of Arizona’s confirmed or suspected COVID-19 inpatients dropped Sunday to 2,017, the fewest since June 21 and the 12th consecutive day-to-day decline.
The number of COVID-19 patients in ICU beds also fell to the lowest point in more than a month, dropping to 628.
The ICU occupancy rate was 83% Sunday, down 2 points from the previous day and the lowest it’s been since June 16.