Four New COVID-19 Cases

Three Newly Reported Deaths

Total Positives Now 328

Total Deaths in County 38

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (May 26, 2020) Late this afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of four new confirmed COVID-19 cases and three deaths.

Two of the deaths are previously reported cases in the Kingman area. One of them is an individual who is in the 50-59 year age range and the other is a 70-79 person.  The third death is a 70-79 year age range individual in the Lake Havasu area.

Of the four new positive cases, three of them are from the Bullhead City service area. One is 80-89, hospitalized and linked to another case.  One is in the 19-29 year age range, recovering at home and the case is under investigation. The third case is 30-39, recovering at home, and is not linked to another case.  The fourth and final new case is 60-69, from the Lake Havasu City area, recovering at home and linked to another case.

There are now 61 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including seven deaths, 210 in Kingman, with a total of 28 deaths there, 9 cases in “North County,” formerly referred to as “Other”(composed of a number of smaller Mohave County communities,)  and 48 in Bullhead City, including three deaths.  There are now a total of — 38 deaths in the county from the disease. Total positive cases –328.

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For more 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/.

Also, for additional statewide information about the COVID-19 response, go to: https://azdhs.gov/

 Meanwhile, please keep in mind that the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are: 

Maintain your 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 people who are 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.

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.