Tucson lab receives tests to check for coronavirus antibodies
(KMYA, KECY) – ARCpoint Labs of Tucson received test kits that check if individuals have already had the coronavirus.
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El gobernador de Arizona ordena cerrar salones de belleza y peluquerías
El gobernador de Arizona Doug Ducey ha refinado su lista de “negocios esenciales”.
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Yuma County releases latest coronavirus report
Health officials say one more person has tested positive for coronavirus in Yuma County. However, the official number of cases still stands at 15.
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Everyday Heroes: Local educators take to the road
Local educators caravan to show students that they’re missed
Continue Reading Ducey orders hair and nail salons be closed starting Saturday
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has refined his list of “essential businesses.”
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Ducey to clarify closure order for businesses amid criticism
After mounting criticism, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s chief of staff promised Friday to update guidance on what Ducey’s social distancing order means to businesses such as nail and hair salons that must have close contact with customers.
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Field hospitals set up in Mexicali to help with coronavirus cases
Two field hospitals were installed at the faculty of medicine at the Universidad Autónoma of Baja California, in Mexicali, to cover the demand for patients infected with the coronavirus.
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More than 50 sickened by coronavirus in Imperial County
Health officials say the number of coronavirus cases in the Imperial Valley climbed to 52 on Friday.
Continue Reading Instalan campamento de hospitales en Mexicali
Dos hospitales provisionales fueron instalados en la explanada de la facultad de medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, en Mexicali, con el fin de cubrir la demanda de pacientes infectados de COVID 19 en los hospitales de Mexicali ya que se prevé que pudiera aumentarse los contagios en los siguientes días del brote de la epidemia.
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Three members of California law enforcement killed by coronavirus
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday it has lost another deputy to the coronavirus.
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Voluntarios producen mascaras protectoras para trabajadores de salud
Los voluntarios de la Liga de Asistencia de Yuma se unen cosiendo fundas de mascarillas respiratorias N95 para apoyar a los trabajadores locales de salud y emergencias.
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Yuma woman facing 164 charges tied to forging checks and identity theft
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma police said they arrested a woman for allegedly forging checks and cashing them at businesses around Yuma. The Yuma Police Department said Veronica Flora Simms was driving a taxi when she was pulled over by police. After running her name, they found she was wanted for allegedly creating fake
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Child abuse and domestic violence expected to rise amid coronavirus lockdown
Lockdowns around the world during the health crisis bring an increase in domestic violence and child abuse.
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Coronavirus Q&A: The progression of COVID-19 symptoms
With 15 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Yuma County, a Sunset Health Nurse Practitioner answers the community’s questions on the virus.
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Southern California nurses take to the streets
Nurses in southern California demonstrated Friday to demand more protections when treating patients with coronavirus.
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Recibirán su título pero no tendrán ceremonia de graduación
Fausto Calvillo es un joven de 23 años que estudia Salud Pública. Calvillo está cursando su último semestre antes de graduarse con su licenciatura, sin embargo debido al incremento de casos de coronavirus a nivel mundial su graduación que se celebraría en mayo fue cancelada.
Continue Reading Everyday Heroes: Volunteers sew masks for health workers
Volunteers at the Assistance League of Yuma are coming together by sewing N95 respiratory mask covers to support local healthcare and emergency workers.
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Rep. Grijalva urges coronavirus relief funds for smaller cities & rural areas
Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva said he is taking action to streamline Coronavirus funds to smaller cities and localities.
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Arrestan a sospechosos de múltiples robos de autos en Yuma
La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Yuma (YCSO) recuperó varios vehículos robados en Yuma.
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Coronavirus cases top 1-million globally
Confirmed COVID-19 cases have now topped 1-million globally, with nearly a quarter of that number in the United States.
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