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Arizona Department of Health Services reports “widespread” community COVID-19 transmission

Take precautions and practice Social Distancing to protect you and your family PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has updated the community transmission level of COVID-19 in Arizona to “widespread.” Widespread transmission indicates that cases have been confirmed in twelve or more counties throughout the state. As of today, March 27, Arizona has confirmed 665 cases in 13 counties and 13 deaths attributed to COVID-19. “Given widespread transmission, all Arizonans should expect that COVID-19 is circulating in their community,” said Dr. Cara Christ, ADHS Director. “COVID-19 is a serious disease that is highly contagious and can be…

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Panic!

Dear Editor, Chicken Little rides again! Or so it seems. No, the sky is not falling nor is it the end of days. We human beings have some startling weaknesses to go with our numerous strengths. Our reaction (as a group of supposedly thinking beings) to the covid-19 pandemic panic has been something less than admirable. Yes, the virus is real and yes people have died and are dying from it, but we lose more people every year from the influenza virus than we have lost from covid-19 so far. The general panic that is associated with this pandemic is…

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Fourth Positive Case of COVID-19 in Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY (March 26, 2020) – The Mohave County Dept. of Public Health was notified today of a second COVID-19 case in the LHC service area.  The infection was acquired out of state. The case is not hospitalized and is recovering at home.  The two Lake Havasu City cases are related. There are now a total of four confirmed cases in Mohave County, two in Lake Havasu City, one in Bullhead City, and one in Kingman. COVID-19 is believed to be spread mostly through respiratory droplets produced when a sick person coughs or sneezes.  Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 include…

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Bullhead schools launch distant learning

BULLHEAD CITY/MOHAVE VALLEY – Instruction resumes Monday for more than 1,800 students in the Colorado River Union High School District, with a switch from brick and mortar buildings to online and virtual learning.  The changes to the delivery of instruction are the result of the state-mandated COVID-19 school closure, now entering its third week. “We are exploring avenues that will benefit our students during this disruption to their normal routines,” said CRUHSD Superintendent Todd Flora.  “Teachers will be working on developing lessons that engage students and allow opportunities to apply their knowledge and make connections to the world around them.”…

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Heidenreich Center to remain closed through at least April 13

KINGMAN – The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center will remain closed at this time. A reevaluation of the COVID-19 virus will be made on Monday, April 13. At that time a determination will be made to re-open or remain closed depending on the threat of exposure. If you have questions or concerns please call the center at (928) 757-2778 and leave a message. Messages are checked daily Monday through Friday.

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Scam alert: False advertising, pandemic price gouging

The relationship between businesses and consumers is increasingly important during a pandemic. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns businesses against raising prices for critical items, not just because it is illegal, but because consumers are impressionable and looking to trustworthy businesses at this time of crisis. Amidst recent progressions of the novel virus COVID-19, consumers are experiencing an increase in price gouging and misleading claims. Price gouging refers to significantly increased prices on goods. Businesses may elevate prices for products to take advantage of consumers who are looking to secure necessities, including masks, disinfectants, food, and other essential supplies. During a…

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