PHOENIX – Arizona Department of Health Services confirmed Friday that the third person diagnosed with COVID-19 in Arizona is from Pinal County.

Arizona Department of Health Services says a woman in her 40s is currently hospitalized in Maricopa County.

This is the second presumptive positive case identified by the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory.

Chris J. Minnick of ADHS confirmed Friday morning the third presumptive positive case is not in Southern Arizona.

According to ADHS, the patient’s exposure is still under investigation.

They are investigating whether transmission of the virus is the result of community spread or of contact with another known person with COVID-19.

State public health officials are also investigating to identify any close contacts that may have been exposed.

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