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Bullhead City Parks to remain open

BULLHEAD CITY – All Bullhead City parks remain open. Please practice social and physical distancing when visiting a city park. The city continues to clean and sanitize all park facilities frequently throughout the day. In fact, additional personnel have been hired to continue sanitizing park facilities. The city has moved picnic tables so that they are at least six feet or more apart. No parties are allowed in city parks, including no bouncy houses or inflatables. No ramada reservations are allowed. All special events and tournaments scheduled in the parks have been canceled through April. Physical distancing also applies at…

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Arizona Department of Health Services reports “widespread” community COVID-19 transmission

Take precautions and practice Social Distancing to protect you and your family PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has updated the community transmission level of COVID-19 in Arizona to “widespread.” Widespread transmission indicates that cases have been confirmed in twelve or more counties throughout the state. As of today, March 27, Arizona has confirmed 665 cases in 13 counties and 13 deaths attributed to COVID-19. “Given widespread transmission, all Arizonans should expect that COVID-19 is circulating in their community,” said Dr. Cara Christ, ADHS Director. “COVID-19 is a serious disease that is highly contagious and can be…

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All camping, backcountry permits suspended at Grand Canyon

GRAND CANYON –   As of March 27, Grand Canyon will offer very limited services outside those that support visitor or resource protection. At Grand Canyon National Park, the following services and operations will be suspended:   Backcountry permits for camping at Bright Angel, Indian Garden and Cottonwood campgrounds All access to Bright Angel, South Kaibab and North Kaibab trails  Camping reservations at Mather Campground South Rim Trailer Village The health and safety of visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Grand Canyon National Park is the number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working servicewide with federal, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic….

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Bullhead schools launch distant learning

BULLHEAD CITY/MOHAVE VALLEY – Instruction resumes Monday for more than 1,800 students in the Colorado River Union High School District, with a switch from brick and mortar buildings to online and virtual learning.  The changes to the delivery of instruction are the result of the state-mandated COVID-19 school closure, now entering its third week. “We are exploring avenues that will benefit our students during this disruption to their normal routines,” said CRUHSD Superintendent Todd Flora.  “Teachers will be working on developing lessons that engage students and allow opportunities to apply their knowledge and make connections to the world around them.”…

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MCSO lobbies closed to the public

MOHAVE COUNTY – Due to possible COVID-19 health concerns, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) lobby and all substations will be closed to the public. This includes offices in Lake Havasu City, Mohave Valley, Colorado City, and Beaverdam/ Littlefield. Staff will remain working and will continue practicing the CDC recommended Social Distancing while keeping staff and the community safe. During this difficult time, MCSO will continue to serve the public in the most efficient and safe way possible. They will continue to serve the public through phone, email, and US Postal service. The main office in Kingman is equipped with…

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Heidenreich Center to remain closed through at least April 13

KINGMAN – The Kathryn Heidenreich Adult Center will remain closed at this time. A reevaluation of the COVID-19 virus will be made on Monday, April 13. At that time a determination will be made to re-open or remain closed depending on the threat of exposure. If you have questions or concerns please call the center at (928) 757-2778 and leave a message. Messages are checked daily Monday through Friday.

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