22 New COVID-19 Cases

Total Positives Now Officially 1,396

Total Deaths in County 83

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (July 5, 2020) Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 22 new COVID-19 confirmed cases. Thirteen of the cases are in the Lake Havasu City service area. Nine of the new cases are in the Bullhead City service area. There are no new cases in either the Kingman or the North County service areas.

Of the 13 Lake Havasu City service area cases, all of them remain under investigation. One case is 20-29; one is 30-39; one is 40-49; three are 50-59; five are 60-69; two are 70-79.

Of the 9 Bullhead City area cases, 8 cases remain under investigation. Three are 0-10; one is 20-29; one is 50-59; one is 60-69; one is 70-79; one is 80-89. The final case in the Bullhead City area is an 80-89 year age range person, who is recovering at home and is linked to another case.

There are now 337 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including 13 deaths, 336 in Kingman, with a total of 44 deaths there, and 33 cases in “North County,” formerly referred to as “Other”(composed of a number of smaller Mohave County communities,) and 690 in Bullhead City, including 26 deaths. There are now a total of – 83 deaths in the county from the disease. Total positive cases –—–1,396.

**The Average age of all Mohave County positive cases is now 49.2 years old.

***The Average age of deaths frpm COVID-19 in Mohave County is now 78.6.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

**As of now. The MCDPH is reporting a total of 424 recovered cases in the county. This will be updated once a week on Mondays for the previous week.*

**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 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.

*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.