MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Tuesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 31 new COVID-19 confirmed cases and three deaths, all three previously reported. Two are 80-89 and one is 90+.
Of the 31 new cases, 21 are in the Bullhead City service area. Thirteen of those cases are recovering at home and are linked to another case. Three are 0-10; one is 11-19; two are 20-29; four are 30-39; two are 40-49; one is 60-69. The remaining 8 Bullhead City area cases are all under investigation. One is 11-19; two are 20-29; three are 40-49; one is 50-59; one is 70-79.
Of the remaining ten new confirmed cases, three are in the Kingman service area. Two of those are recovering at home and are linked to another case. One is 30-39 and the other is 70-79. The third Kingman area case is an 80-89 person and the case is under investigation.
Four of the remaining cases are in the Lake Havasu City service area. All of those cases are under investigation. One is 11-19; two are 20-29; one is 40-49.
The final three cases are in the North County service area. One is 0-10, recovering at home and linked to another case. The remaining two are both 20-20, recovering at home and the cases are under investigation.
There are now 157 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including 11 deaths, 292 in Kingman, with a total of 41 deaths there, and 28 cases in “North County,” formerly referred to as “Other”(composed of a number of smaller Mohave County communities,) and 371 in Bullhead City, including 23 deaths. There are now a total of 76 deaths in the county from the disease. Total positive cases, 848.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
*As of now. The MCDPH is reporting a total of 348 recovered cases in the county. This will be updated once a week on Mondays for the previous week.*
The Average age of all of the Mohave County positive cases is 52.5 years old.
**The number of Mohave County confirmed cases has risen dramatically. Please notice that the count includes all ages, not just the elderly. It is vital that people continue to practice Social Distancing and wear masks in public. Always wash your hands when returning to your office or home. Things might seem more normal now, but, we’re simply not there yet. Please be alert and be safe.**
For those seeking more detailed stats about COVID-19 in Mohave County, the state of Arizona, and the country, Go Here (this site is always being updated. As of this writing, it may not have the latest cases listed above): https://covid-19-mohave.hub.arcgis.com/.
The Mohave County Department of Public Health makes contact with all confirmed cases and encourages self-isolation for ten days to two weeks, depending on their symptoms and unique work and living situation. Public Health staff then identify the people who have been exposed to the confirmed case (contact tracing) and encourage them to self-isolate until they are past the point of possibly developing the infection. Public Health monitors each confirmed case, and all of their contacts are during their quarantines.
Also, for additional statewide information about the COVID-19 response, go to: https://azdhs.gov/
There remains the problem of an overall lack of interest in wearing a mask, staying home when sick, and true adherence to social distancing. This allows the COVID-19 virus to continue its march through our county. Over confidence is not the best attitude.
Meanwhile, please keep in mind that the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are to:
*Maintain Social Distancing (at least 6 Feet apart!)
*Stay at home if at all possible.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
* Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.
* Stay home when you are sick, or if you are a not an essential employee.
* Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the trash.
* Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
*Beware of false rumors and attempts to discredit COVID-19. It is not a hoax. Check reliable sources when new information comes out.
COVID-19 spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms are thought to appear within two to 14 days after exposure and consist of fever, cough, runny nose, and difficulty breathing. For people with mild illness, individuals are asked to stay home, drink plenty of fluids, and get rest. For people with more severe symptoms, such as shortness of breath, individuals are advised to seek healthcare, using telemedicine where available.
