Arizona finds nearly 620 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths

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FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2021, file photo, health care workers receive a COVID-19 vaccination at Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Pacoima, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Arizona is reporting 619 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths.

The state dashboard posted the latest virus related data Monday, bringing its pandemic-wide totals to 874,065 and 17,480 deaths.

The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 dipped slightly to 578. Of those, 193 were in ICUs.

Meanwhile, more than 5.5 million vaccine doses have been administered in Arizona. Over 3.1 million people, or 43.9% of the state’s eligible population, have received at least one dose. Over 2.6 million are fully vaccinated.

Arizona health officials are hoping for a higher demand as this marks the first full week where children ages 12-15 can get vaccinated.

Republished with the permission of the Associated Press.