Pandemic relief funds set to expire
During the pandemic, federal relief funds helped pay for tutoring, mental health services, food programs, and other community support. Now that funding is coming to an end.
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Wednesday marks six years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic, “after more than 118,000 cases in 114 countries and 4,291 deaths” according to the CDC’s website detailing a timeline of the pandemic.
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Arizona woman struggles to get COVID booster amid new vaccination guidelines
Mesa resident Jane Koepsel is frustrated because she’s been trying to get a COVID booster, but keeps hitting roadblocks.
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New study says the COVID-19 pandemic aged our brains
British researchers examined a large database of brain scans and found an age acceleration of five-and-a-half months associated with the pandemic
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FDA commissioner on new COVID variant and COVID vaccine recommendations
Dr. Marty Makary, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, and new COVID vaccine recommendations.
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CDC recommends parents to talk to doctor about getting COVID vaccine for kids
The CDC now recommends parents talk to a doctor about getting COVID shots for healthy children.
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Changing future COVID-19 vaccine approvals
The Food and Drug Administration is adjusting the standard of evidence needed for shots to be approved by the general public.
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Pediatric flu deaths reach 15-year high
Influenza-related deaths for children in the United States has hit an all-time high not seen in nearly a decade and a half.
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COVID five year anniversary: Reflecting on pandemic years later
The Pew Research Center did a recent study of Americans looking back at the pandemic on how it affected them, who was most affected, and their perspective on how it was handled.
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Advocates push to honor 1.2 million lives lost to COVID-19
Advocates and families are working to honor the 1.2 million Americans lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two local senior centers receive COVID-19 At-Home Tests
In a press release, two members of the non-profit organization presented two boxes to the San Luis Senior Center and Somerton Desert Valley Senior Center, “where 60 years and over adults are assisted, to provide them with resources when need arise.”
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COVID shots no longer free for uninsured people
Pfizer and Moderna said free vaccines would be available through a patient assistance program, but it’s still unclear who would qualify for the free shots.
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Former FDA commissioner on summer COVID surge
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former FDA Commissioner and Pfizer board member, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the summer COVID surge.
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Yuma sees a recent rise in COVID cases
Arizona is seeing a recent rise in COVID cases. The Arizona Department of Health Services reports more than 68,000 total cases this week. Over 2,000 of those cases are in Yuma.
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President Biden tests negative for COVID
Biden had been dealing with mild symptoms including a cough, but according to his doctor, he never had a fever, and his vital signs remained normal.
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White House physician provides update on POTUS after testing positive for COVID
According to Dr. O’Connor, President Biden has completed his sixth dose of Paxlovid, a pill taken to treat COVID-19 and stop symptoms from worsening.
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Doctors for President Biden provide update on his health after testing positive for COVID
In a statement released by the White House on Friday, his doctor, Kevin O’Connor, said the president has a loose cough and hoarseness, but his lungs remain clear.
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President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas
President Joe Biden has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a speaker at the UnidosUS annual conference broadcast on the White House’s YouTube channel.
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YRMC unveils new COVID memorial, Yuma nurse shares his battle against virus
Alfredo Gonzalez contracted COVID in the summer of 2021 and became a patient in the same ICU that he worked in as a nurse.
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White House make COVID tests available for free
In September, the White House resumed the at-home testing program allowing households to order up to four free testing kits, and starting Monday, each household can order up to four more free tests.
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