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Arizona nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths skyrocketing, data analysis by AARP shows

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Judie Shape, center, who has tested positive for the coronavirus, blows a kiss to her son-in-law, Michael Spencer, left, as Shape's daughter, Lori Spencer, right, looks on, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, as they visit on the phone and look at each other through a window at the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Wash., near Seattle. In-person visits are not allowed at the nursing home. The vast majority of people recover from the new coronavirus. According to the World Health Organization, most people recover in about two to six weeks, depending on the severity of the illness. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Posted at 8:44 AM, Jan 15, 2021
and last updated 2021-01-15 10:44:40-05

Coronavirus cases and deaths have skyrocketed in Arizona's nursing homes in recent months, according to data analyzed by AARP.

The report was released Friday by AARP, highlighting concerning information from the most recent nursing home data.

As of December 20, more than 70% of Arizona nursing homes reported residents with coronavirus cases, while more than 95% reported at least one diagnosed staff member.

From September 2020 to December 2020:

  • New confirmed cases among residents increased from 1.1 to 14.3 per 100 residents
  • New confirmed cases among staff increased from 1.8 to 13.0 per 100 residents
  • Deaths among residents increased from 0.21 to 1.84 per 100 residents

AARP says the data showed personal protective equipment shortages have declined from 25% to 17%, but staffing shortages remain a concern.

AARP has an online nursing home data dashboard comparing coronavirus data from across the country.

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