250 People Being Monitored for Coronavirus in Arizona, Officials Say

People buy face masks at a department store in Seoul, South Korea, on Feb. 28, 2020. Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images

The director of the Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed Monday that the state is monitoring 250 people for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

“We know the disease is spreading and we can expect additional cases in Arizona,” Dr. Cara Christ said during a news conference.