KINGMAN – As health systems nationwide face a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), local businesses have taken action to aid Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) in preparation for COVID-19 in our community. The following businesses generously donated their supplies, including several cases of N95 masks to KRMC: American Boiler Services Independent Electric Supply Grace Neal Preschool An N95 respirator is a mask designed to fit very close to the face to filter airborne particles. These masks and other articles of PPE are vital to protect healthcare workers as they provide invaluable care to patients.  David Diemer, Branch Manager of…

County ramping up for impending contagion Mohave County is minimizing public access to county government buildings to promote public health during the pandemic that saw more than 230 Arizonans test positive for the COVID-19 virus by early Monday afternoon. Communications Director Roger Galloway began Monday’s news conference with an announcement that the county is trying to convert to a virtual campus governance approach as have the cities of Kingman, Lake Havasu and Bullhead City.  “All county offices will now limit face-to-face interaction with the public as much as possible. Members of the general public should conduct business by telephone, email…