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Havasu virus case marks 49th for county

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 15, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified today of a positive COVID-19 case in the Lake Havasu City service area. The individual, is in the 65+ age range, and is currently hospitalized. Nurses will initiate the contact investigation soon; therefore, at this time it cannot be determined if this case is epidemiologically-linked to another case or travel-related. This new case brings to 49 the total positives in Mohave County. There are now 18 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including two earlier deaths, 27 in Kingman, and…

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BHC school board meeting to be livestreamed; public comments should be submitted

BULLHEAD CITY – For the second time in a week, a local school board will hold its monthly meeting via videoconferencing.  Thursday night’s governing board meeting of the Bullhead City Elementary School District will be conducted by videoconference due to COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions.  The April 16 meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube and accessible to the public.  Call to the public comments will be accepted in advance. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.  It will be available at https://youtu.be/NVjeBx4L29M . All public requests to address the board will be accepted in written form only until health restrictions are lifted. …

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COVID-19 cases rise to 48 for Mohave County

MOHAVE COUNTY, AZ (April 14, 2020) – The Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified today of three COVID-19 new positive cases out of the Kingman service area. The contact investigations have been initiated with all three cases and all of them have been determined to be epidemiologically-linked to another case. Case 1 is in the 20-44 year age range; case 2 is in the 55-64 age range; and case 3 is between 20-44.  All three are currently in isolation and recovering at home. These three new cases bring to 48 the total positives in Mohave County. There are…

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Antibody tests for health professionals, first responders

State To Partner With University Of Arizona On 250,000 Tests PHOENIX⁠ — Governor Doug Ducey announced today, April 14, a partnership between the state of Arizona and the University of Arizona to provide antibody tests for 250,000 health care professionals and first responders who are on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19.  The University of Arizona will administer the antibody tests to check for antibodies through an individual’s blood sample to determine if they were exposed to COVID-19, had the virus and recovered. The state and the university are working together to quickly get approval from the federal government to move…

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Lake Havasu agencies partner to provide meal vouchers

LAKE HAVASU CITY – As high unemployment continues due to the current worldwide health crisis, one popular tourist destination in western Arizona is battling food insecurity. In Lake Havasu City, the local convention and visitors bureau, is teaming with the Lake Havasu Hospitality Association (LHAA), representing the city’s hotels, restaurants, RV park and campgrounds, and rental services, to offer meal vouchers to hundreds of unemployed hospitality employees who have been financially affected by COVID-19. Each meal voucher is worth one take-out meal which varies by participating restaurant and is valid for one week. The program will continue for three weeks…

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Havasu teen killed in motorcycle crash

LAKE HAVASU CITY – A teenager was killed early Tuesday in Lake Havasu City when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into a trailer. Lake Havasu City police said the incident was reported at 12:15 a.m. in the 2400 block of San Juan Drive. “A 2004 red and white Honda 150F dirt bike was traveling eastbound on San Juan Drive when the single rider failed to maneuver the motorcycle and collided with a properly parked toy hauler trailer,” Detective Chris Angus said in a news release. He said personnel from the Crash Investigation team also responded to the incident. “It…

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