Covid-19 in Arizona: Deaths top 1,000, new cases continue to surge

WASHINGTON – Coronavirus-related deaths in Arizona passed 1,000 on Friday, as 16 new deaths brought the state’s total to 1,012 since the first death was reported in mid-March. The grim milestone came as the number of new Covid-19 cases continue to soar in the state, with daily increases setting four records in the past week alone, according to Arizona Department of Health Services data. The latest record came June 5, when 1,579 new cases were added, with another 1,119 cases added on Saturday. That…