Mohave County ends Tuesday with 64 virus cases
MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Health Department MCDPH-Nursing staff was notified Tuesday evening, April 21, of a positive COVID-19 case in the Lake Havasu City service area. The latest confirmed individual is in the 65+ age range, and is hospitalized. The MCDPH staff will soon be initiating the contact investigation. Until the investigation is conducted, it is unknown at this time, if the case may be travel-related or epidemiologically-linked to another confirmed case.
There are now 25 positive confirmed cases in the Lake Havasu City area, including the three deaths, 33 in Kingman, and 6 in Bullhead City. The county total is now 64 people.
Please keep in mind that the best ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 are:
To keep your Social Distancing – At least 6 Feet apart! Stay at home if at all possible.
o 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.
o Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
o Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
o Stay home when you are sick, or if you are a not an essential employee.
o Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then immediately throw the tissue in the trash.
o Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
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.
For more information about the COVID-19 response in Arizona, go online to: https://azdhs.gov/
For more detailed information about COVID-19 in Mohave County, please visit https://covid-19-mohave.hub.arcgis.com/.
