Maricopa County says coronavirus hospitalizations slowing

PHOENIX (AP) — Public health officials in Arizona's largest county say they're seeing improvements in the number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus.
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health said Wednesday the rate of growth in hospitalizations is slowing. Officials say that's likely due to the social distancing measures that have closed businesses and left people avoiding large gatherings.
"This is exactly why the governor put protective measures in place," Dr. Rebecca Sunen