KINGMAN – Worrying about family members in the U.S. during the Coronavirus pandemic is stressful enough without having to worry about those 3,500 miles away off the coast of Panama. Kingman resident Charles Black is asking Arizona and Alaska lawmakers to help get his parents and other Americans back to U.S. soil safely after the Read more
Month: March 2020
US Has the Most Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
According to the John Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center, as of Thursday, there were 82,404 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the US. The United States has now surpassed China where the pandemic originated. Arizona is currently reporting 508 confirmed cases with Mohave County reporting a total of 3. https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/ https://www.azdhs.gov/ https://covid-19-mohave.hub.arcgis.com/
First Positive Case of COVID-19 in Mohave County
MOHAVE COUNTY – The Mohave County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19, in the Lake Havasu City service area. The individual, an adult, is not hospitalized at this time and is recovering at home. At this time, the MCDPH cannot be more specific regarding gender or age. “With Read more
Arizona COVID-19 Numbers Increase Overnight
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services website the number of COVID-19 cases increased from 44 to 63 overnight. There are no confirmed deaths in Arizona related to the virus. There are still no confirmed positive cases in Mohave County. Counties reporting positive cases: Maricopa – 34Pinal – 10Pima – 8Coconino – 5Navajo – Read more
U.S. Dept. of State Issues Global Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisory
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. Read more
National Guard Ramping Up COVID-19 Response
Soldiers from the Michigan National Guard assist the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. (Photo by: Army Staff Sgt. James R Bennett) About 2,050 National Guard soldiers and airmen in 27 states have been activated to support COVID-19 response efforts, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said. Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel Read more
Carnival Offers Their Cruise Ships as Temporary Non-COVID Hospitals
MIAMI – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest leisure travel company, today announced that select cruise ships from the company’s global cruise line brands, including Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises Australia, will be made available to communities for use as temporary hospitals to help address the escalating Read more
COVID-19 Test Results Inconclusive for Local Patient
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 today, which were inconclusive. This means that COVID-19 has not been ruled out, nor has it been confirmed Read more
Kingman Mayor to Sign Declaration of Local Emergency
KINGMAN – City of Kingman Mayor Jen Miles will sign the Declaration of Local Emergency at tonight’s Council meeting. The declaration states the powers, functions, and duties of the emergency organization of the City of Kingman are prescribed by State Law, by Ordinances, and Resolutions of City of Kingman. Citizens are urged to cooperate with Read more
UPDATE: Missing Person – William Jordan
UPDATE: Located and is Safe KINGMAN – The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue is seeking information on the whereabouts of “Red” William Jordan, an 81-year-old male last seen wearing blue jeans, a green/turquoise collared shirt with white stripes, a worn blue Navy ballcap, a grey sweatshirt with the letters “ESI”, black velcro shoes, Read more