43 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Today

Plus 1 New Deaths

19,298 Total Positives

566 Total Deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (March 9, 2021) — The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff has been notified of 43 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported today. There is also 1 new death from a previously reported positive case.

The one new death is that of a 60-69 individual from the Kingman service area.

ALL 43 new confirmed cases remain under investigation.

Of the 43 new confirmed cases, there are 27 new cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 9 new cases in the Bullhead City service area. There are 5 new cases in the Kingman service area. There is 1 new case in the North County service area. There is 1 new case in an Undetermined area of the county.

Of the 27 new cases in the Lake Havasu City area, three are 20-29; three are 30-39; two are 40-49; two are 50-59; two are 60-69; eleven re 70-79; four are 80-89.

Of the 9 new cases in the Bullhead City area, one is 40-49; four are 50-59; three are 60-69; one is 70-79.

Of the 5 new cases in the Kingman area, one is 11-19; three are 60-69; one is 80-89.

The solo case in the North County area is 50-59.

The single case in an Undetermined area of Mohave County is 60-69.

TOTAL POSITIVE CASES –—–19,298

TOTAL RECOVERED: 12,659

 TOTAL Mohave County Vaccine Allocation:

Total amount of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine = 47,700 doses

Community/Service Area:

• Bullhead City                            12,600
• Ft.Mohave/Mohave Valley         3,500
• Kingman                                    13,800
• Lake Havasu City                      15,900
• 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

Vaccine Site Updates:

None at this time.

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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