Gov. Doug Ducey, State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman and Cindy McCain all said they had the virus.
PHOENIX — Three high-profile Arizonans each independently announced on Monday that they had tested positive for COVID-19
Gov. Doug Ducey, State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman and Cindy McCain all said they had the virus.
None of them are reporting severe symptoms. All three reported that they had been vaccinated before.
Announcements on Twitter
COVID for me. I’m fully vaxed and done all I can do.
— Cindy McCain (@cindymccain) June 13, 2022
Unfortunately, I’ve tested positive for COVID. I’m grateful for the vaccine that will hold back the most severe symptoms and I’m hopeful for a speedy recovery.
— Kathy Hoffman (@kathyhoffman_az) June 13, 2022
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Arizona has generally seen a downtrend in hospitalizations and deaths from coronavirus.
The state’s Department of Health Services reported 40 COVID-19 deaths in the last week. That’s down from a peak of 562 deaths reported across the week of Jan. 23.
Hospitalizations are down from 29.3% of new inpatient hospitalizations being COVID-related on Jan. 3 to just 2.9% on the state’s most recent reported figure on May 29.
Free COVID-19 tests are still available by mail. Clinics and many pharmacies offer in-person testing as well.
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