Ten days later, ADHS reported 10,000 more cases, totaling 31,264 in Arizona.
Ten days after that, on June 21, the ADHS reported 52,390 cases, 20,000 more in just 10 days’ time and 1,339 Arizonans had died.
On June 29, 2020, Gov. Doug Ducey and ADHS Director Dr. Cara Christ announced in a press conference that Arizona was activating the Crisis Standards of Care. These standards are a list of guidelines that help hospitals determine how to allocate limited resources.
And resources were limited.
Health department data showed COVID-19 patients accounted for 41% of all ICU beds across the state, and just 14% of ICU beds remained available statewide.
The governor also announced the state would again close bars, gyms and waterparks.
By Glendale Star Staff
Christmas came early for Rebecca and Noah Hickman when they welcomed triplets Adley, Briella and Charlotte, born at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus on Dec. 16.
Born at approximately 32 weeks, the babies are getting stronger in the hospitalâs Neonatal Intensive Care Unit before going home.
âIâve been dreaming about it, weâve been so excited since we found out,â said Rebecca about the birth of her triplets. âIâd been told it would be a hard pregnancy with triplets, but itâs been very smooth.â
She said she had a lot of support from family as well as members of North Valley Baptist Church, where Noah is a pastor. âWe have had so much support from both of our families, and the support from our church family has been a huge blessing,â she said.
Arizona family loses three to COVID-19 in less than three weeks
As cases rise, and the holidays approach, the number of lives taken by coronavirus continues to grow.
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As cases rise, and the holidays approach, the number of lives taken by coronavirus continues to grow.
The Delgado family started worrying about Sandra and Fred Delgado after the couple was admitted to Abrazo Arrowhead after testing positive for the virus.
The couple, married for 46 years, were known for their lovable spirit and infectious smiles.
âThey loved each other and couldnât be without each other, said their son Richard Delgado, who lives in Indianapolis.
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