COVID-19 hospitalizations, ER visits in Arizona skyrocket

PHOENIX (AP) — The latest figures from Arizona health officials indicate the state is only intensifying as a coronavirus hot spot with new peaks in hospitalizations and emergency room visits. State health officials said Friday the capacity of hospitals’ intensive care units is at an all-time high of 91%. Health officials say the number of people hospitalized on Thursday due to a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 was more than 3,000. More than 1,800 people went to the ER because