Arizona COVID-19 hospitalizations continue downward trend; 134 more deaths reported

PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say the number of people hospitalized in Arizona for treatment of coronavirus infections is still on a slight downward trend.But deaths remain high as officials review death certificates and attribute more deaths to the virus. The state Department of Health Services reported 3,500 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 134 deaths.Arizona since the pandemic began has reported 148,683 confirmed cases of virus infections and 2,913 virus deaths. The department says the n