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LHC Mayor signs proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 years ago4 mins

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…

COVID-19 test results inconclusive for local patient

Matthew Wanner6 years ago1 mins

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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LMNRA announces lobby, fee collection station closures

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

LMNRA announces lobby, fee collection station closures BOULDER CITY, Nevada – Lake Mead National Recreation Area is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 17, the Lake Mead Visitor Center, Park Headquarters Lobby and Entrance Station Fee Collection Operations are closed or canceled until further notice. The park remains open. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, visitors may continue to enjoy the lakes, trails and open space areas. For the status of commercial operations,…

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What can I flush down my toilet?

Matthew Wanner6 years ago2 mins

As our community is finding that almost all toilet paper inventory has been exhausted in surrounding stores; officials are taking this opportunity to remind the community of what exactly they can flush down their toilet: toilet paper and human waste; that is it. Do not flush: · Baby wipes (even if the container says flushable) · Facial wipes · Paper towels · Tampons or sanitary pads · Condoms · Cigarettes · Trash of any kind · Diapers · Cotton swabs · Cat litter · Medicine · Hair · Gum · Food When foreign objects are flushed, they cause not only home plumbing issues, but also issues far down the line at wastewater treatment plants. Things…

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What can I flush down my toilet?

Pam Wanner6 years ago2 mins

As our community is finding that almost all toilet paper inventory has been exhausted in surrounding stores; officials are taking this opportunity to remind the community of what exactly they can flush down their toilet: toilet paper and human waste; that is it. Do not flush: · Baby wipes (even if the container says flushable) · Facial wipes · Paper towels · Tampons or sanitary pads · Condoms · Cigarettes · Trash of any kind · Diapers · Cotton swabs · Cat litter · Medicine · Hair · Gum · Food When foreign objects are flushed, they cause not only home plumbing issues, but also issues far down the line at wastewater treatment plants. Things…

Declaration of local emergency: what it means-

Matthew Wanner6 years ago3 mins

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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LHC Mayor signs proclamation declaring the existence of a local emergency

COVID-19 test results inconclusive for local patient

LMNRA announces lobby, fee collection station closures

What can I flush down my toilet?

What can I flush down my toilet?

Declaration of local emergency: what it means-

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