35 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Today

Plus 1 New Death

19,507 Total Positives

575 Total Deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (March 16, 2021) — The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff has been notified of 35 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported today. There is also 1 new death from a previously reported positive case.

The 1 new death is an 80-89 person in the Lake Havasu City service area.

Of the 35 new confirmed cases, there are 5 new cases in the Bullhead City service area. There are 19 new cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 8 new cases in the Kingman service area. There are 2 new cases in the North County service area. There is 1 new cases in an Undetermined area of the county.

ALL 35 new confirmed cases remain under investigation.

Of the 19 new confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, two are 20-29; two are 40-49; two are 50-59; six are 60-69;  four are 70-79; three are 80-89.

Of the 8 new confirmed cases in the Kingman area, two are 11-19; one is 30-39; two are 40-49; two are 50-59; one is 60-69.

Of the five new confirmed cases in the Bullhead City area, one is 0-10; one is 11-19; one is 20-29; two are 30-39.

The 2 new confirmed cases in the North County area are 11-19 and 50-59.

The single new confirmed case in a specifically Undetermined area of the county is 30-39.

TOTAL POSITIVE CASES SINCE 1^ST CASE REPORTED –—–19,507

TOTAL RECOVERED THUS FAR: 12,834

TOTAL Mohave County Vaccine Allocation: Latest Reported Total Amount of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Administered = 55,700 Doses

Community/Service Area:

• Bullhead City                            14,100
• Ft.Mohave/Mohave Valley     3,900
• Kingman                                    16,200
• Lake Havasu City                     19,600
• 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

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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