Phoenix's mayor says Arizona's coronavirus surge was preventable and unnecessarily political:

'It's heartbreaking'

A few days ago, Mayor Kate Gallego of Phoenix drove past a long line of cars. They were all waiting for coronavirus tests.

Some people were forced to sit for eight, 10, or even 13 hours to get a nasal swab despite an excessive heat warning, she learned.

On Monday, 26% of COVID-19 tests conducted in Phoenix were coming back positive, she said. The World Health Organization recommends that governments implement a stay-at-home order if more than 5% of tests in a region come back positive over two weeks.

"I know people in my community are suffering with both their health and economically, so it's a very tough time," Gallego told Business Insider. "I'm deeply concerned."

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