As cases double every eight days, social distancing is vital in preventing neighborhood spread of the virus.
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – According to The New York Times, Yuma might be one of the next locations for a coronavirus outbreak.
In a report upgraded Thursday morning, The New york city Times notes city areas with the highest average daily development rate of COVID-19 cases.
Yuma anchored in the leading 3 areas, with El Centro not far behind.
The NY Times reports cases in Yuma have actually doubled every 8 days.
Kevin Tunnell from the Yuma County Health Department stated, “COVID-19 is here and it is continuing to community spread.”
From May 13 to May 20, favorable cases jumped from 283 to 488, that’s 205 cases or a 72%increase in 7 days.
” Yuma County is a bit on a different trajectory than other locations around here. “
Arizona health professionals anticipate Yuma COVID-19 cases to peak in between the last week of May and the very first week of June.
Yuma had a later start in screening, reporting the