137 New COVID-19 Cases

61 Also Record in Havasu Area

Also Two Deaths

Total Positives Now Officially 2,084

Total Deaths in County 96

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (July 15, 2020) Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 137 new COVID-19 confirmed cases. There are also two deaths in the Bullhead City service area.  There are 61 new cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 59 cases in the Bullhead City service area. There are 15 cases in the Kingman service area. The final two cases are both in the North County service area. The two Bullhead City area deaths are 50-59 and 80-89. Both are previously reported cases.

Of the 59 Bullhead City area cases, 57 cases remain under investigation. One is 0-10; five are 11-19; eight are 20-29; seven are 30-39; six are 40-49; eight are 50-59; eleven are 60-69; seven are 70-79; four are 80-89. There is one 70-79 year age range person, who is hospitalized and the case is under investigation and there is one 30-39 person, who is recovering as home and is linked to another confirmed case.

Of the 61 Lake Havasu City area cases, 59 remain under investigation. One is 0-10; five are 11-19; nine are 20-29; eleven are 30-39; four are 40-49; ten are 50-59; seven are 60-69; ten are 70-79; one is 80-89; one is 90+. Of the two remaining of the 61 cases, one is 70-79, hospitalized and the case is under investigation.  The final Lake Havasu City area case is 50-59, recovering at home and is linked to another case.

Of the 15 Kingman area cases, 14 remain under investigation. Four are 40-49; four are 50-59; five are 60-69; one is 70-79. The 15^th Kingman area case is 4049, recovering at home and is linked to another case.

The two North County area cases are both 60-69 and their cases are under investigation.

There are now 626 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including 14 deaths, 434 in Kingman, with a total of 46 deaths there, and 38 cases in “North County,” formerly referred to as “Other”(composed of a number of smaller Mohave County communities,)  and 984 in Bullhead City, including 36 deaths.  There are now a total of – 96 deaths in the county from the disease. Total positive cases –—–2,084.

The Mohave County Department of Health does not report “probable” cases, only “confirmed” cases of COVID-19.

**The Average age of all Mohave County positive cases is now 48.4 years old.

***The Average age of deaths frpm COVID-19 in Mohave County is now 78.2.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

**As of now. The MCDPH is reporting a total of 581 recovered cases in the county.  This will be updated once a week on Mondays for the previous week.*

Patients who believe they may have active COVID-19 are strongly encouraged to contact their health care provider or locate an Arizona Testing Blitz site for testing at https://www.azdhs.gov/testingblitz

For more information about the COVID-19 testing service, visit www.SonoraQuest.com/coronavirus.

**The number of Mohave County confirmed cases has risen dramatically. Please notice that the count includes all ages, not just the elderly.  It is vital that people continue to practice Social Distancing and wear masks in public. Always wash your hands when returning to your office or home. Things might seem more normal now, but, we’re simply not there yet.   Please be alert and be safe.**

For those seeking more detailed stats about COVID-19 in Mohave County, the state of Arizona, and the country, Go Here (this site is always being updated. As of this writing, it may not have the latest cases listed above):    https://covid-19-mohave.hub.arcgis.com/.

The Mohave County Department of Public Health makes contact with all confirmed cases and encourages self-isolation for ten days to two weeks, depending on their symptoms and unique work and living situation.  Public Health staff then identify the people who have been exposed to the confirmed case (contact tracing) and encourage them to self-isolate until they are past the point of possibly developing the infection.  Public Health monitors each confirmed case, and all of their contacts are during their quarantines.

Also, for additional statewide information about the COVID-19 response, go to: https://azdhs.gov/

There remains the problem of an overall lack of interest in wearing a mask, staying home when sick, and true adherence to social distancing. This allows the COVID-19 virus to continue its march through our county. Over confidence is not the best attitude.

Meanwhile, please keep in mind that the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are to: 

*Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when unable to social distance.

*Maintain Social Distancing (at least 6 Feet apart!)

*Stay at home if at all possible.

* Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are     not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

* Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

* Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.

* Stay home when you are sick, or if you are not an essential employee.

* Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the trash.

* Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

*Beware of false rumors and attempts to discredit COVID-19. It is not a hoax. Check reliable sources when new information comes out.

COVID-19 spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms are thought to appear within two to 14 days after exposure and consist of fever, cough, runny nose, and difficulty breathing. For people with mild illness, individuals are asked to stay home, drink plenty of fluids, and get rest. For people with more severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath, individuals are advised to seek healthcare, using telemedicine where available.