40 New COVID-19 Cases;

4 Deaths in Bullhead City Area

(Two Are New Cases);

Total Positives Now Officially 1,436

Total Deaths in County 87

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (July 6, 2020) Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 40 new COVID-19 confirmed cases. Seventeen cases are in the Lake Havasu City service area. Six cases are in the Kingman service area. There are a total of 17 new confirmed cases in the Bullhead City area and that includes two deaths not previously reported, as well as two more Bullhead City area deaths from previous cases.

Of the four Bullhead City area deaths, one is 40-49 and one is 70-79 from previously reported cases.  The two new confirmed death cases in the Bullhead City area, (not reported before, and part of the new 40 total,) are a 70-79 person and an individual, who is 80-89.

Of the 15 remaining Bullhead City area cases, 12 of them remain under investigation. Two are 20-29; three are 30-39; four are 50-59; one is 60-69; one is 70-79; one is 80-89. The remaining three are all recovering at home and linked to another confirmed case. One is 20-29; one is 30-39; one is 50-59.

Of the 17 Lake Havasu City service area cases, 12 cases remain under investigation. One is 20-29; three are 30-39; two are 40-49; two are 50-59; three are 60-69; one is 80-89. The remaining five cases are recovering at home and are linked to another confirmed case. One is 20-29; three are 50-59; one is 70-79.

Of the six confirmed cases in the Kingman service area, three remain under investigation. One is 0-10; one is 20-29; one is 40-49. The final three confirmed cases in the Kingman service area are recovering at home and are linked to another case. Two are 20-29 and one is 50-59.

There are now 354 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including 13 deaths, 340 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 709 in Bullhead City, including 30 deaths.  There are now a total of – 87 deaths in the county from the disease. Total positive cases –—–1,436.

**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.