18 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Today

Plus 1 New Death

19,316 Total Positives

567 Total Deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (March 10, 2021) — The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff has been notified of 18 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported today. There is also 1 new death from a previously reported positive case.

The one new death is a 60-69 person in the Kingman service area.

Of the 18 new confirmed cases, there are 8 new cases in the Kingman service area. There are 6 new cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 4 new cases in the Bullhead City service area. There are 0 new cases in the North County service area. There are 0 new casse in an Undetermined area of the county.

Of the 8 new cases in the Kingman area, 6 of them remain under investigation.  One is 30-39; two are 40-49; one is 60-69; one is 70-79; one is 80-89. The remaining two new cases are recovering at home and are linked to another case.  One is 11-19 and the other is 50-59.

Of the 6 Lake Havasu City area cases, ALL of them are under investigation.  One is 20-29; two are 30-39; one is 40-49; one is 60-69; one is 70-79.

Of the 4 new confirmed cases in the Bullhead City area, ALL of them remain under investigation.  One is 20-29; one is 40-49; one is 50-59; one is 60-69.

TOTAL POSITIVE CASES –—–19,316

TOTAL RECOVERED: 12,689

TOTAL Mohave County Vaccine Allocation:

Total amount of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine = 47,700 doses

Community/Service Area:

• Bullhead City                            12,600
• Ft.Mohave/Mohave Valley         3,500
• Kingman                                    13,800
• Lake Havasu City                      15,900
• North County                               1,900

Total amount of Janssen COVID-19 vaccine = 1,700 doses

Community/Service Area:

• Bullhead City                                 400
• Ft.Mohave/Mohave Valley            200
• Kingman                                         500
• Lake Havasu City                          300
• North County                                300

Vaccine Site Updates:

None at this time.

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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