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Mohave County ends Thursday with 75 virus cases

MOHAVE COUNTY –  The Mohave County Health Department MCDPH-Nursing staff was notified Wednesday evening of six COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County. The contact investigations have been initiated with all six cases. These five of the six cases are currently in isolation and recovering at home: The first new case is in the Bullhead City service area, is in the 45-54 year age range, and is epidemiologically-linked to another case; the second new case is in the Kingman service area and is also in the 45-54 year age range and is epidemiologically linked to another case; case three is from the…

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Mohave County ends Thursday with 75 virus cases

MOHAVE COUNTY –  The Mohave County Health Department MCDPH-Nursing staff was notified Wednesday evening of six COVID-19 positive cases in Mohave County. The contact investigations have been initiated with all six cases. These five of the six cases are currently in isolation and recovering at home: The first new case is in the Bullhead City service area, is in the 45-54 year age range, and is epidemiologically-linked to another case; the second new case is in the Kingman service area and is also in the 45-54 year age range and is epidemiologically linked to another case; case three is from the…

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Plans for Kingman Perkins store on hold

 It was nearly four years ago when the community first learned of plans to build a Perkins Restaurant and Bakery in Kingman. Those involved made it clear that construction wouldn’t likely begin until late 2017 or 2018 at the project site between Interstate 40 and the rear of the new Safeway shopping complex.   The city approved plans for the 5,258 square-foot eatery that can seat up to 257 people. However,  the project is shelved, at least temporarily, and it’s fate is uncertain.   “It’s on indefinite hold,” said Brett Borg, the President of the company that manages the Safeway plaza property….

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Governor Ducey issues new guidance on elective surgeries

Elective Surgeries To Resume May 1 For Health Care Facilities That Meet Preparedness Standards With hospitals reporting increased availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and bed capacity, Governor Ducey today issued an Executive Order removing restrictions on conducting elective surgeries for hospitals, health care facilities and providers that meet certain preparedness criteria.  Under the new order, hospitals, dental offices and other health facilities can resume conducting elective surgeries on May 1 if they can show they have implemented measures intended to keep health care workers and patients safe. These include: Demonstrating greater than a 14 day supply of PPE;  Ensuring…

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Five new virus cases confirmed tonight; 69 positives in Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 22, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department MCDPH-Nursing staff was notified tonight of 5 new positive COVID-19 cases. The first four are all in the Kingman service area. Two of those are in the 55-64 age range; one is in the 45-54 age range and one is in the 20-44 age range.  The final case is in the Lake Havasu City service area and the person is in the 20-44 age range. All five are currently in isolation and recovering at home. There are now 26 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area,…

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State Releases New Data on COVID-19 Cases

Showing Younger, Non-Chronic Medical Condition Patients Dominating Cases The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) updated their website this past Monday to include new data such as the percentage of cases with chronic medical conditions, the number of tests done, and the number of positives in facilities such as long term care centers and rehabs.  For some, the new data may come as a surprise.  On a statewide level, the majority of positive cases are under the age of 55 and do not have any chronic medical conditions.  “These numbers paint a picture that it’s not just the elderly population…

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