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KRMC issues guidance for seeking medical care for COVID‑19 symptoms

Matthew Wanner6 years ago3 mins

KINGMAN – Now that cases of COVID-19 have been identified in our community, Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is sharing the following information with community members about when and how to seek medical care if they have respiratory symptoms. We have temporarily changed our processes to limit the spread of illness. Symptoms of COVID-19 include a cough, fever, and shortness of breath. A few patients have reported early symptoms of body aches and headaches as well. ALWAYS CALL 911 if you are having severe breathing difficulties (feel you cannot catch your breath). KRMC also asks that patients with respiratory symptoms not visit our Urgent…

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Bullhead City Splash Pad temporarily closed

Pam Wanner6 years ago1 mins

BULLHEAD CITY – The City of Bullhead City has closed its splash pad at Ken Fovargue Park. Consistent with Governor Doug Ducey’s Executive Order, the City desires to keep its parks open, yet the splash pad is not essential and consistent with CDC for physical distancing it is closed. The splash pad will be closed until Thursday, April 30 unless extended. Anyone with questions can call 928-763-9400.

Courthouse restrictions elevated

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Additional restrictions are being imposed to promote public health and prevent spread of the coronavirus at the Mohave County courthouse in Kingman. Various social distancing and operations changes were previously implemented under an Administrative Order issued last month by Presiding Judge Charles Gurtler. Three of the four judges who hear criminal cases have now ramped up restrictions to the point that mostly only court personnel will appear in person for hearings. In-custody defendants will mostly appear by video and others will participate by teleconference when criminal cases are heard by Judges Rick Lambert, Derek Carlisle and Doug Camacho. “No in-person…

Courthouse restrictions elevated

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Additional restrictions are being imposed to promote public health and prevent spread of the coronavirus at the Mohave County courthouse in Kingman. Various social distancing and operations changes were previously implemented under an Administrative Order issued last month by Presiding Judge Charles Gurtler. Three of the four judges who hear criminal cases have now ramped up restrictions to the point that mostly only court personnel will appear in person for hearings. In-custody defendants will mostly appear by video and others will participate by teleconference when criminal cases are heard by Judges Rick Lambert, Derek Carlisle and Doug Camacho. “No in-person…

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Grand Canyon National Park closed

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

Grand Canyon, AZ– The National Park Service (NPS) received a letter today from the Health and Human Services Director and Chief Health Officer for Coconino County recommending the full closure of Grand Canyon National Park. Upon receiving this request from the local health department, acting Superintendent Mary Risser, with the support of the NPS Deputy Director, Operations, David Vela and Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, made the decision to immediately close the park until further notice. ” The Department of the Interior and the National Park Service will continue to follow the guidance of state and local health officials in making determinations about our operations ,” Secretary…

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No-cost calls for jail inmates

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN- Effective today, April 2, Inmates in the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility will be able to make two ten-minute phone calls each week at no charge. The Sheriff’s Office is suspending video visitation from friends and relatives to curb the spread of COVID-19. Captain Don Bischoff said that in collaboration with its inmate telephone provider, ICSolutions, inmates who may have relied solely on video visits to stay in touch with friends and family will be able to continue to stay connected with those outside the facility. No timeline has been set as to how long these no cost calls…

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KRMC issues guidance for seeking medical care for COVID‑19 symptoms

Bullhead City Splash Pad temporarily closed

Courthouse restrictions elevated

Courthouse restrictions elevated

Grand Canyon National Park closed

No-cost calls for jail inmates

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