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KRMC awaits possible surge

Pam Wanner7 years ago2 mins

KINGMAN – Local health care professionals look to other communities and state and federal experts for useful data to make best practice decisions to manage a growing number of COVID-19 cases. Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) Chief Executive Officer Brian Turney said most infected patients are able to beat the bug. “Nationally what they’re seeing is about 80% of the cases are typical, flu-like symptoms and then about 15% are severe and about 5% are extreme,” Turney said. “We haven’t had enough cases to see if ours follow the same pattern.” Seven positive coronavirus cases had been documented in Mohave…

River Fund supports community needs during emergency

Pam Wanner7 years ago3 mins

BHHS Legacy Foundation donates $40,000 BULLHEAD CITY – The BHHS Legacy Foundation has awarded the River Fund, Inc $40,000 to assist the River Fund in supporting individuals and agencies in our local communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The BHHS Legacy Foundation is partnering with the City of Bullhead City and the River Fund to assess needs and provide services to our local residents. The BHHS Legacy Foundation is challenging the community to provide the River Fund a $1 for $1 match to raise money to help local families, vulnerable senior citizens and unemployed workers who are struggling at this time….

Essential services: List provides clarity for business owners, workers

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

“Essential services” to include: Health care and public health operations, including hospitals, public health entities, distributors of personal protective equipment and biotechnology companies; Human services operations, including those that provide services for the elderly, those with developmental disabilities, foster and adoption children and the homeless; Infrastructure operations, including food production, utility operators, construction and internet providers; Government functions, including first responders, emergency management personnel, 911 operators, child protection staff, welfare providers and more; Business operations, including grocery and medicine providers, outdoor recreation; Organizations that provide charitable and social services, including religious and secular non-profit organizations and food banks; Media organizations,…

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Governor Ducey, Superintendent Hoffman announce extension of school closures through end of school year

Matthew Wanner7 years ago2 years ago2 mins

PHOENIX⁠ — Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman today announced the extension of Arizona school closures through the end of the school year. The extension follows updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and an announcement from the White House extending physical distancing guidelines until April 30, 2020. Governor Ducey and Superintendent Hoffman released the following joint statement: “In alignment with yesterday’s updated federal guidance, today we are announcing the extension of school closures through the remainder of the school year. Today’s announcement is intended to give parents and educators as much certainty as…

City street improvements continue

Matthew Wanner7 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – To facilitate improvements to city streets and intersections, the city is temporarily closing the intersection to through traffic at Swanson Avenue and Smoketree Avenue, from 5:00 a.m. Monday, March 30 through 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31. Business access on Smoketree Avenue is maintained. The public is requested to use caution, follow detour signs when traveling near the construction area, and use alternate routes accordingly. As always, your patience in dealing with these traffic impacts is appreciated. Dates and construction activities may vary depending on weather and other unknown factors. For more information, contact Lake Havasu City…

City street improvements continue

Pam Wanner7 years ago1 mins

LAKE HAVASU CITY – To facilitate improvements to city streets and intersections, the city is temporarily closing the intersection to through traffic at Swanson Avenue and Smoketree Avenue, from 5:00 a.m. Monday, March 30 through 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 31. Business access on Smoketree Avenue is maintained. The public is requested to use caution, follow detour signs when traveling near the construction area, and use alternate routes accordingly. As always, your patience in dealing with these traffic impacts is appreciated. Dates and construction activities may vary depending on weather and other unknown factors. For more information, contact Lake Havasu City…

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KRMC awaits possible surge

River Fund supports community needs during emergency

Essential services: List provides clarity for business owners, workers

Governor Ducey, Superintendent Hoffman announce extension of school closures through end of school year

City street improvements continue

City street improvements continue

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