MOHAVE COUNTY – Late Tuesday afternoon, the Mohave County Health Department (MCDPH) Nursing staff was notified of 48 new COVID-19 confirmed cases. There is also one death, a 70-79 year age person in the Bullhead City service area, a previously reported case.
Twenty three of the new confirmed cases are in the Lake Havasu City service area. Fifteen of the cases are in the Bullhead City service area. There are 10 new cases in the Kingman service area.
Of the 23 Lake Havasu City area cases, one 60-69 person is hospitalized and the case is under investigation. Seventeen of the cases remain under investigation. One is 11-19; three are 30-39; one is 40-49; seven are 50-59; four are 60-69; one is 70-79. The remaining five Lake Havasu City area cases are recovering at home and are linked to another case. One is 30-39; one is 40-49; two are 50-59; one is 80-89.
Of the 15 Bullhead City area cases, 12 remain under investigation. Three of those are 0-10; three are 20-29; one is 40-49; two are 50-59; one is 60-69; one is 70-79; one is 80-89. The remaining three Bullhead City area cases are recovering at home and are linked to another case. One is 30-39; one is 50-59; one is 60-69.
Of the 10 new cases in the Kingman area, one, 50-59, is hospitalized and under investigation; one, 80-89 is hospitalized and linked to another confirmed case. Seven are recovering at home and are linked to another case. Of those, one is 20-29; one is 50-59; one is 70-79; four are 80-89. The tenth and final Kingman area case is a 30-39 person and the case is under investigation.
There are now 565 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including 14 deaths, 419 in Kingman, with a total of 46 deaths there, and 38 cases in “North County,” formerly referred to as “Other”(composed of a number of smaller Mohave County communities,) and 925 in Bullhead City, including 34 deaths. There are now a total of 93 deaths in the county from the disease. Total positive cases, 1,947.
The Mohave County Department of Health does not report “probable” cases, only “confirmed” cases of COVID-19.
The average age of all Mohave County positive cases is now 48.4 years old.
The average age of deaths from COVID-19 in Mohave County is now 78.2.
As of now the MCDPH is reporting a total of 581 recovered cases in the county. This will be updated once a week on Mondays for the previous week.
Patients who believe they may have active COVID-19 are strongly encouraged to contact their health care provider or locate an Arizona Testing Blitz site for testing at https://www.azdhs.gov/testingblitz
For more information about the COVID-19 testing service, visit www.SonoraQuest.com/coronavirus.
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 to 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:
*Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when unable to social distance.
*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.
