As part of continued efforts to reverse the trend of COVID-19 spread in Arizona, Governor Ducey announced today an Executive Order to prohibit large gatherings, cease the issuance of new special event licenses and pause the operations of bars, gyms, movie theaters, waterparks and tubing rentals. The pause of these business operations takes effect at 8:00 p.m. today, Monday, June 29 and is in effect for one month.

Unless extended, the pause remains in effect until July 27, 2020, after which businesses seeking to resume operations must demonstrate compliance with public health guidance as determined by the Arizona Department of Health Services. 

Today’s Executive Order follows recent actions to boost diagnostic testing, including expanding rapid testing capability; amplify contact tracing; fund additional PPE and face masks for long-term care settings; and enhance guidance for establishments to limit congregating and enforce mitigation policies.

“In an effort to save lives and slow the spread, Lake Havasu City continues to educate the public on the importance of adhering to state and CDC guidelines, including the use of masks in public spaces. We continue to coordinate with state and local health officials in an effort to keep the public safe,” says Mayor Cal Sheehy.

In order to adhere to the Governor’s Executive Order the City will also pause operations at the Aquatic Center and temporarily cease all indoor fitness activities.

For more information, including a link to the Governor’s Executive Orders and other City services related to COVID-19, please visit the link below.