Commercial laboratory confirms MOHAVE COUNTY (March 24, 2020) – The Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19, in the Lake Havasu City service area.  The individual, an adult, is not hospitalized at this time and is recovering at home. At this time, the MCDPH cannot be more specific regarding gender or age. “With new cases increasing daily around the country and throughout Arizona, it is not surprising to see our first case here in Mohave County,” said Denise Burley, Director for MCDPH. Upon receiving a report of a positive result, MCDPH staff…

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…

KINGMAN – As the City of Kingman navigates its way through the new territory of a worldwide pandemic, and how they best communicate important information to their residents, they have created a webpage with information that may be a “one-stop-shop” for community members. The link is available on the www.cityofkingman.gov homepage, by clicking the COVID-19 Information link at the top of the page, highlighted in yellow. Because the city has closed all public access until at least April 6, community members will find information to all city departments and be able to still conduct business. There is also community information regarding school closures, free…