ASU researchers develop cheaper, faster saliva test for COVID-19
Some of that testing now is being done through saliva, a process that’s easier and less…
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Former YCSO deputy in hospital fighting COVID-19
A former Yuma County Sheriffs Office (YCSO) sergeant who served the Yuma community for 25 years is in a Tucson hospital fighting for his life due to…
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Drowning deaths increasing each year in Arizona
The number of drowning deaths across Arizona are increasing every year, according to the Drowning Prevention Coalition of…
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Tucson residents concerned telemedicine won’t be offered
Many Arizona residents have raised concerns about how long insurance providers will cover video visits and telephone calls to doctors — instead of…
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People who lost their sense of smell weeks ago still waiting for it to return
(CNN) – While there have yet to be robust studies on the link between coronavirus and smell, doctors have reported anecdotally that losing the…
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ECRMC weekly COVID-19 update
The El Centro Regional Medical Center delivers a COVID-19…
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Working from home can be painful, literally
Some tips, from the…
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New swine flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’ found in China
(KYMA, KECY) – Scientists say a new strain of the H1N1 swine flu virus is spreading in workers on pig farms in China and should be “urgently”…
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YRMC encourages rising physicians to stay in Yuma
This pandemic has revealed the need and appreciation for our health care workers and Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is doing its part to ensure…
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Only two U.S. states are seeing a decline in new coronavirus cases
(CNN) – Only two US states are reporting a decline in new coronavirus cases compared to last week: Connecticut and Rhode…
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Local woman shares her story of living with fibromyalgia during the pandemic
A Yuma woman with fibromyalgia and arthritis shares her experiences with trying to live through the…
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Health officials unsure of peak season in Yuma County
As the coronavirus cases continue to rise, a Yuma County health official says he’s not sure we have reached the “peak” season of the coronavirus just…
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ICPHD monitoring COVID-19 outbreaks at local nursing homes and prisons
The elderly who are considered the most vulnerable population to COVID-19 continue to be threatened by the virus.…
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Summer heat bringing new coronavirus complication: mask rash
(NBC News) – Summer weather has arrived in much of the country, and that’s adding a new COVID-19…
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COVID-19 is creating communication barriers for the deaf community
For many people who are deaf or hard of hearing, lip reading, facial expressions, and body language are vital to communication, but protective face…
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Using hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says certain hand sanitizers that are manufactured by a company in Mexico could potentially be…
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The proper way to use hand sanitizer
See the mistakes, you may be making.…
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CDC: Americans dangerously misusing bleach to fight COVID-19
(CNN) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say Americans are misusing bleach in an effort to fight the…
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5-year-old battling kidney disease celebrates unforgettable birthday
The family’s home transformed into a kaleidoscopic wonderland, with life-size inflatable gummy bears, dinosaurs, and over a hundred funky ornaments…
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‘Vitalant’ calls for blood donations in Yuma County
The nation’s largest nonprofit independent blood collector Vitalant has declared a critical shortage of blood as supplies have been significantly…
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