17 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Today

There Is 1 New Death

19,771 Total Positives

586 Total Deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (March 23, 2021) — The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff has been notified of 17 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported today.  There is also 1 new death.

The 1 new death is that of a 60-69 person in the Kingman service area.

Of the 17 new confirmed cases, there are 4 new cases in the Bullhead City service area. There are 6 new cases in the Kingman service area. There are 6 new cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 0 new cases in the North County service area. There is 1 new case in an Undetermined area of the county.

Of the 6 new cases in the Kingman area, 5 remain under investigation. One is 11-19; one is 20-29; one is 30-39; one is 40-49; one is 60-69. The 6^th case is a 70-79 person, who is recovering at home and is linked to another case.

Of the 6 new cases in the Lake Havasu City area, ALL remain under investigation.  One is 20-29; one is 50-59; three are 60-69; one is 70-79.

Of the 4 new cases in the Bullhead City area, One is 20-29; two are 60-69; one is 70-79. ALL 4 remain under investigation.

The final case is a 50-59 person in an Undetermined area of the county.  That case is still under investigation.

TOTAL POSITIVE CASES SINCE 1^ST CASE REPORTED –—–19,771

TOTAL RECOVERED THUS FAR: 13,073

TOTAL Mohave County Vaccine Allocation:

Mohave County Allocation:

Total amount of Moderna and Janssen COVID-19 vaccine = 68,700 doses

Community/Service Area:

• Bullhead City                            17,100
• Ft.Mohave/Mohave Valley     5,000
• Kingman                                    21,300
• Lake Havasu City                     22,900
• North County                             2,400

Current Mohave County Vaccination Phases:

• Phase 1A & 1B Priority Population Vaccinations:
• • 1A – Healthcare personnel, including frontline workers at increased risk for COVID-19. – Activated/Started
  • 1A – Long-term care residents at highest risk for severe disease and death, including staff who interact with vulnerable populations. – Activated/Started
  • 1B – Protective Services Occupations – Activated/Started
  • 1B – Adults 75 and Older – Activated/Started
  • 1B – Education and Childcare Workers – Activated/Started
  • 1B – Adults 65 and Older – Activated/Started
  • 1B – Essential Services/Critical Industry Workers – Pending/Not Started
  • 1B – Adults with Risk Conditions in Congregate Settings – Pending/Not Started

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Extra help is in place with our County COVID Call Center for the 65 Years & Older sub-category who do not have access to the Internet and/or a computer. Those individuals can now help dealing with COVID-19 information.   928-753-8665. 

The call center will also answer any other questions on COVID-19.  There are 6 people answering the calls, so please be patient. They will get to you.  Thank you!

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Mohave County Department of Public Health staff review case information for accuracy and completeness.  There are a number of reasons for the adjustments, including the removal of cases that did not have a permanent address in Mohave County, reconciliation of cases reported twice or not originally reported, and removal of probable cases.

Steps you can take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 include:

ü  Wear a mask over your nose and mouth

ü  Stay at least 6 feet away from others who do not live with you

ü  Avoid crowds

ü  Avoid poorly ventilated spaces

ü  Wash your hands often

ü  Cover coughs and sneezes

ü  Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces

ü  Stay home if you feel sick

ü  Monitor your health daily

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