Mayor Cal Sheehy declared a state of emergency on Wednesday for Lake Havasu City due to the new coronavirus, according to a proclamation released by the city.

Public gathering places where groups of more than 10 people congregate are asked to take measures to implement social distancing, according to the proclamation.

All restaurants, food courts, cafes and similar food-related facilities are asked to increase usage of delivery services, window services and drive-thru services.

Members of the public are urged to use social distancing and avoid groups of 10 or more people, as well as avoid contacts with those at an elevated risk for the illness, also called COVID-19.

“I am urging our federal leaders to act fast on programs to help our employees across the city that are being financially impacted by COVID-19-related slowdowns. In addition I have asked immediate relief for our small businesses that desperately need it," Sheehy said in a video posted Wednesday night.

Lake Havasu City joins a long list of Arizona cities that have declared a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic after Gov. Doug Ducey declared an emergency March 11.

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