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Topock School Board meeting calmer than usual Thursday

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Powerhouse Visitor Center adjusts hours of operation

KINGMAN – The Kingman “Powerhouse” Visitor Center is tentatively adjusting its hours of operation beginning March 22. The new hours of operation will be Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., closed Sundays and Mondays. The decision to temporarily adjust opening hours came in light of the reliance on volunteers, and to accommodate some team members who are home with children, while schools are closed. The new hours of operation should only be observed through April 6, but the Visitor Center will monitor staffing levels to ensure proper customer service levels. Both the Kingman “Powerhouse” Visitor Center and the…

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LHC Mayor signs proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy issued a proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency, effective March 18.  Mayor Sheehy and members of the Lake Havasu City Council urge all citizens to practice social distancing, avoid groups of 10 or more, practice good hygiene, stay home when it is an option, and remain calm.   Mayor Sheehy released a video shortly after he signed this proclamation, available at www.lhcaz.gov/covid-19 “At this time, there are no confirmed cases in Lake Havasu City or Mohave County. We continue to work closely with Mohave County Department of Public Health, the lead…

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LHC Mayor signs proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency

LAKE HAVASU CITY – Lake Havasu City Mayor Cal Sheehy issued a proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency, effective March 18.  Mayor Sheehy and members of the Lake Havasu City Council urge all citizens to practice social distancing, avoid groups of 10 or more, practice good hygiene, stay home when it is an option, and remain calm.   Mayor Sheehy released a video shortly after he signed this proclamation, available at www.lhcaz.gov/covid-19 “At this time, there are no confirmed cases in Lake Havasu City or Mohave County. We continue to work closely with Mohave County Department of Public Health, the lead…

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COVID-19 test results inconclusive for local patient

KINGMAN – Medical providers recently took a swab sample from a patient with respiratory symptoms who came to the KRMC emergency room.  The sample was subsequently sent to a reference laboratory for testing. The test results were returned Wednesday, March 18, which were inconclusive. This means that COVID-19 has not been ruled out, nor has it been confirmed definitively. At this time, this is not a presumptive positive nor a confirmed positive. However, the patient has been advised to self-quarantine and the case should be managed as positive until further testing determines conclusive results.

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Declaration of local emergency: what it means-

KINGMAN – City of Kingman Mayor Jen Miles signed a Declaration of Local Emergency yesterday, March 17, in order to potentially receive state or federal relief funds, as they may become available during or after the COVID-19 pandemic. Citizens are urged to cooperate with this emergency declaration, especially those guidelines determined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). There are currently no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Kingman or Mohave County. The CDC now recommends no events of ten or more people for the next eight weeks. People are being asked to avoid gyms, bars, clubs, movie theaters, and dine-in restaurants…

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KRMC has limited testing capabilities for COVID-19

KINGMAN – Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) announced updated measures to address coronavirus disease COVID-19: Virtual Visits with KRMC Care Anywhere People who have respiratory symptoms are advised to stay at home and complete a virtual visit through KRMC Care Anywhere. As they deal with the coronavirus, KRMC has waived all fees associated with Care Anywhere. All visits are free, and no insurance is required. For more information or to start a visit, go to krmc.zipnosis.com. Testing for COVID-19 While KRMC is screening every patient and visitor, their testing capabilities are limited, as is the case in many other places throughout the United States. Screening means asking…

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