21 New COVID-19 Cases

Total Positives Now 324

Total Deaths in County 35

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (May 25, 2020) Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 21 new COVID-19 confirmed cases and two deaths.  Some of the cases are related to a long term care facility. Both deaths are in the Bullhead City service area.  One has not been previously reported and is a 90+ person.  The other is a previously reported 70-79 age range person.

Thirteen of the new cases are from the Bullhead City service area. One is in the 40-49 age range and case is under investigation; one is a case under investigation in the 50-59 age range; one is 90+, at home and linked to another case; 3 cases are in the 70-79 age range, recovering at home and linked to another case; and 7 cases are in the 80-89 age range, recovering at home and linked to another case.

Five cases are from the Kingman service area. One is in the 60-69 age range and is hospitalized; the four others are all recovering at home and linked to another case, three of them are 80-89 and one is 90+.  The final case is in the Lake Havasu City service area, is 40-49 and is linked to another case.

There are now 60 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including five deaths, 210 in Kingman, with a total of 24 deaths there, 9 cases in “North County,” formerly referred to as “Other”(composed of a number of smaller Mohave County communities,)  and 45 in Bullhead City, including two deaths.  There are now a total of — 36 deaths in the county from the disease. Total positive cases –324.

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For more 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/.

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

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

Maintain your 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 people who are sick.

* Stay home when you are sick, or if you are a 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.

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.