Current testing for ‘severe’ cases only March 23, 2019 (MOHAVE COUNTY) – At the time of this writing, Mohave County does not have any “confirmed” cases of COVID-19; however, Supervisor Buster Johnson would like to remind citizens that due to the shortage of testing kits and supplies COVID-19 is more than likely already here.  “I don’t want to cause any widespread panic; however, I also am not going to be unrealistic either.  It’s more than likely already in our community and when we start getting more testing kits and supplies and are able to test on a wide scale, I…

The following information is provided by UNICEF. Coronavirus is large in size where the cell diameter is 400 to 500 micro and for this reason, any mask prevents its entry. The virus does not settle in the air but is grounded, so it is not transmitted by air. When coronavirus falls on a metal surface, it will ive 12 hours, so wash your hands with soap and water after touching metal surfaces that others have touched. When coronavirus falls on fabric it remains for nine hours so washing clothing or being exposed to the sun for two hours can kill…

First it was gun violence. Then it was climate change. Now it’s an honest-to-goodness pandemic that has infiltrated our communities and collective consciousness — leaving us stammering, yet again, for the right words to explain terrible things to our children. If you are a parent or caregiver and feeling unsure about what to share, how much to say, and ways to navigate COVID-19when so much is uncertain, you’re not alone. Families the world over are with you on this one. Here are some tips to get you through as the outbreak continues. Make children feel safe. We are battling two…