91 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Since Friday Noon

2 New Deaths

19,090 Total Positives

553 Total Deaths

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (March 1, 2021) — The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff has been notified of 91 new confirmed COVID-19 cases reported since Friday at noon. There are 2 new deaths.

One of the new deaths is a 70-79 person in the Bullhead City service area and the other is an 80-89 individual in the Lake Havasu City service area.  Both are from previously reported positive cases.

Of the 91 new confirmed cases, there are 25 new cases in the Lake Havasu City service area. There are 45 new cases in the Bullhead City service area. There are 19 new cases in the Kingman service area. There are 0 new cases in the North County service area. There are 2 new cases in an Undetermined area of the county.

Of the 45 new cases in the Bullhead City area, 43 of them are still under investigation.  Four are 0-10; five are 11-19; two are 20-29; three are 30-39; five are 40-49; six are 50-59; ten are 60-69; six are 70-79; two are 80-89. The remaining two Bullhead City area cases are recovering at home and are linked to another case.  One is 0-10 and the other is 40-49.

Eighteen of the new cases in the Kingman area remain under investigation.  Four are 0-10; two are 20-29; three are 30-39; two are 50-59; four are 60-69; three are 70-79. The final Kingman area case is 60-69, recovering at home and is linked to another confirmed case.

Of the 25 new cases in the Lake Havasu City area, ALL of them remain under investigation. One is 11-19; four are 20-29; five are 30-39; three are 40-49; three are 50-59; two are 60-69; six are 70-79; one is 80-89.

The final two new confirmed cases are both in an Undetermined area of the county, still under investigation and both are 50-59.

TOTAL POSITIVE CASES –—–19.090

TOTAL RECOVERED: 12,412

 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

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*IMPORTANT NOTE: Extra help is in place with our County COVID Call Center for the 75 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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