Arizona records its highest number of newly reported coronavirus deaths on Tuesday

• Arizona recorded its highest single-day death toll on Tuesday with 117 deaths. 
• The state has become an epicenter for the coronavirus pandemic, surpassing 100,000 cases on Monday. 
• Healthcare workers in the state are overburdened and worry that surging cases could lead to more unnecessary deaths. 
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Arizona recorded its highest single-day of reported coronavirus deaths. At least 117 deaths were reported on Tuesday, according to AZ Central.

The state also reported 3,653 new COVID-19 cases bringing the state's total number of cases to more than 105,000 cases. In the first five months since the first coronavirus case in January, the state recorded 50,000. On Monday, the state surpassed 100,000 cases — double the number of cases in the first five months in just two weeks. 

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