23 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
Since Friday at Noon
There is 1 New Death
20,637 Total Positives / 629 Total Deaths
MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (May 17, 2021) — The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff has been notified of 23 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported since Friday noon. There is also 1 new death.
The 1 new death is a 70-79 person, a previous positive case in the Bullhead City service area.
Of the 23 new confirmed cases, there are 11 new cases in the Bullhead City service area. There are 9 new cases in the Kingman service area. There are 3 new cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 0 new cases in the North County service area. There are 0 new cases in an Undetermined area of the county.
ALL 23 new confirmed cases remain under investigation.
Of the 11 new confirmed cases in the Bullhead City area, two are 11-19; two are 20-29; one is 40-49; four are 50-59; one is 70-79; one is 90+.
Of the 9 new confirmed cases in the Kingman area, two are 0-10; two are 20-29; three are 30-39; two are 40-49.
Of the 3 new confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, one is 20-29; one is 40-49; one is 50-59.
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TOTAL POSITIVE CASES SINCE 1ST CASE REPORTED –—–20,637
TOTAL RECOVERED THUS FAR: 14,126
The next COVID-19 case report will be on Wednesday afternoon. These reports now take place on Monday, Wednesday, & Friday afternoons.
Great Progress in County Vaccinations
Total doses administered in Mohave County so far is 119,612. There is great news regarding the most vulnerable of our population. Approximately 72% of the 65+ population in the County has received at least one COVID-19 vaccination. Also, 41% of the 55-64 population has received at least one COVID-19 vaccinations. As of today, over 53,000 in the county are now fully vaccinated.
*Pfizer Vaccine Now Available to
12-17 Year Olds in Mohave County*
The Mohave County Department of Public Health has now allocated Pfizer vaccine to the following providers this week. Two doses are required and this vaccine can be administered to the 12-17 age group. In Mohave County, that is approximately 10,000 individuals.)
- Kingman: Uptown Drug
- Bullhead City: DeeFlat Pharmacy
Riverside Pharmacy
- Lake Havasu City: Sunrise Pharmacy
Additionally, individuals can locate other providers offering Pfizer vaccine in Mohave County using the ADHS Vaccine Finder web link:
https://azdhs.gov/covid19/vaccines/index.php#find-vaccines
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Extra HELP is in place with our County COVID Call Center for those 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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