ZIP Codes With Higher COVID-19 Case Counts Increase, Deaths Rise To 131

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Health Services reported 3,806 cases of COVID-19 in Arizona and 131 deaths as of Tuesday, April 14.

Also on Tuesday, the Department tweeted an encouraging message: “Over the last few weeks, we have seen a downward trend of visits for COVID-like illnesses in both emergency rooms & inpatient settings. This is encouraging data but it does not indicate that we have stopped the outbreak.”

From Dr. Cara Christ, Director of Arizona Department of Health Services:

A critical note about all of the case data presented is that it only reflects individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19. While public health and healthcare institutions continue to work to increase testing availability, the persistent limitations in supplies mean that not everyone who wants to be tested can be. In addition, we know that people can be infected and spread disease without showing symptoms. While physical distancing is occurring, people do not always remain isolated within their own zip code when conducting essential business. Finally, zip code counts include anyone in that zip code who has tested positive, whether their infection occurred two months ago and has resolved or two weeks ago and is still active. Thus, while zip code data is informative, it should not be used to determine whether or not residents of a particular zip code are or are not at risk of COVID-19.

ZIP codes in Casa Grande, Kingman, and Cottonwood were added to the list of those with case counts of ten or more on Tuesday.
CASE COUNT BY COUNTY*

CASE COUNT BY ZIP CODE**

*Reflects positive test results. Does not reflect number of those tested or total of those infected.
** Reflects only the ZIP codes with ten or more confirmed positive test results. Does not reflect number of those tested or total of those infected within a ZIP code.