BULLHEAD CITY – Only two COVID-19 coronavirus infections were initially detected when 500 people were tested in Bullhead City Saturday, May 9. Mohave County Department of Public Health Director Denise Burley told the Board of Supervisors early Monday afternoon that the numbers were incomplete.
The private contractor that conducted the testing at the Anderson Automotive Field House had not yet indicated the total number of negative and pending test results. Similarly, only two people among more than 200 tested in Kingman on May 2 were initially positive and no further infections were detected as the rest of the test numbers were processed and compiled.
Burley noted another 500 free tests will be available when the contractor offers a free testing event in Lake Havasu City. That is scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Aquatic Center.
Supervisor Buster Johnson posed a question about complaints and enforcement as some restaurants and other businesses have begun reopening as restrictions begin to ease under Governor Doug Ducey’s original executive order. Johnson noted Sheriff Doug Schuster’s prominent comments about not enforcing social distance and other edicts, and he wanted to know where employees should express concern if business owners are not complying with public health guidelines passed along from federal and state agencies and executives.
Deputy county attorney Ryan Esplin said he believes lawsuits are one answer. He said he imagines complaints such as those outlined by Johnson will be the subject of litigation going forward.
Supervisor Hildy Angius bemoaned that businesses reopening after more than a month of suffering now have to worry about being sued. She said she’s been advised that state lawmakers will be considering protections, lawsuits and liabilities for businesses, relative to COVID-19.
Board Clerk Ginny Anderson chimed in that people could submit non-compliance complaints with agencies that control licensing for alcohol sales, cosmetology and so forth, from industry to industry.
Burley noted that Kingman Regional Medical Center is offering antibody testing. She said, however, that her department is not recommending such testing due to some outcome reliability issues.
The Board contemplated scaling back to one rather than two special board meetings each week for coronavirus management matters. They decided to keep scheduling the meetings at noon every Monday and Thursday, agreeing they can cancel any sessions deemed unnecessary.
BULLHEAD CITY – Only two COVID-19 coronavirus infections were initially detected when 500 people were tested in Bullhead City Saturday, May 9. Mohave County Department of Public Health Director Denise Burley told the Board of Supervisors early Monday afternoon that the numbers were incomplete.
The private contractor that conducted the testing at the Anderson Automotive Field House had not yet indicated the total number of negative and pending test results. Similarly, only two people among more than 200 tested in Kingman on May 2 were initially positive and no further infections were detected as the rest of the test numbers were processed and compiled.
Burley noted another 500 free tests will be available when the contractor offers a free testing event in Lake Havasu City. That is scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Aquatic Center.
Supervisor Buster Johnson posed a question about complaints and enforcement as some restaurants and other businesses have begun reopening as restrictions begin to ease under Governor Doug Ducey’s original executive order. Johnson noted Sheriff Doug Schuster’s prominent comments about not enforcing social distance and other edicts, and he wanted to know where employees should express concern if business owners are not complying with public health guidelines passed along from federal and state agencies and executives.
Deputy county attorney Ryan Esplin said he believes lawsuits are one answer. He said he imagines complaints such as those outlined by Johnson will be the subject of litigation going forward.
Supervisor Hildy Angius bemoaned that businesses reopening after more than a month of suffering now have to worry about being sued. She said she’s been advised that state lawmakers will be considering protections, lawsuits and liabilities for businesses, relative to COVID-19.
Board Clerk Ginny Anderson chimed in that people could submit non-compliance complaints with agencies that control licensing for alcohol sales, cosmetology and so forth, from industry to industry.
Burley noted that Kingman Regional Medical Center is offering antibody testing. She said, however, that her department is not recommending such testing due to some outcome reliability issues.
The Board contemplated scaling back to one rather than two special board meetings each week for coronavirus management matters. They decided to keep scheduling the meetings at noon every Monday and Thursday, agreeing they can cancel any sessions deemed unnecessary.
- Dave Hawkins
- Dave Hawkins