Arizona reports 2,537 more coronavirus cases, 86 more deaths

Arizona health officials reported 2,537 more coronavirus cases and 86 additional deaths on Sunday, bringing the state’s totals to 122,467 COVID-19 cases and 2,237 known fatalities.

It’s the sixth time this month that at least 40 new deaths have been reported around Arizona, but the first time in eight days with less than 3,000 new COVID-19 cases.

However, the number of infections is thought to be far higher because many people have not been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected with the virus without feeling sick.

Arizona became one of the nation’s hot spots for the coronavirus after Gov. Doug Ducey in May relaxed stay-home orders and other restrictions.

For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. But for some — especially older adults and people with existing health problems — it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.