Local businesses continue to recover under the shadow of a shutdown
From full-on shutdowns to a significant drop in foot traffic, businesses in downtown Yuma are doing everything they can to stay afloat.
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Arizona adds 5,400+ coronavirus cases
Arizona saw new coronavirus cases climb by more than 5,400 Thursday.
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Hospitals call on Arizona to act as COVID-19 surge mounts
Top hospital officials across Arizona urged the state Wednesday to take more action to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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When to visit the hospital as YRMC sees influx of emergency room patients
With another national surge in COVID-19 cases within the last few weeks, hospital emergency departments nationwide and in Yuma are once again seeing an influx in triage areas.
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No talk of lockdown restrictions in Yuma County as COVID-19 cases rise
Despite hundreds of cases being reported across Yuma County in recent weeks, the county said there haven’t been any discussions about implementing lockdown restrictions.
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Watch Now: Ducey provides coronavirus update
Gov. Doug Ducey, (R-Ariz.) will hold a live briefing Wednesday to discuss the surge in coronavirus cases across Arizona.
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Tucson considers curfew to slow spread of coronavirus
Tucson’s mayor called Monday for a nighttime curfew to prevent the spread of COVID-19, saying the virus is spreading rapidly and hospitals in southern Arizona are on the verge of a crisis.
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Arizona university urging 3-week shutdown, statewide mask mandate as COVID-19 cases are on the rise
Many states are beefing up coronavirus mitigation including new stay-at-home orders and mask mandates, as cases continue to spike.
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4,300+ new coronavirus cases in Arizona
Arizona health officials confirmed more than 4,300 new cases of coronavirus Friday. It’s the third time this week new cases have topped 4,000.
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Arizona hospitals halt some patient transfers
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Thursday suspended the transfer of patients from other states due to the rising number of coronavirus cases statewide.
Continue Reading Arizona adds 4,000+ new coronavirus cases
For the fourth time in less than a week, Arizona reported more than 4,000 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday. Now hospitals are pleading with the public to help stop the spread by avoiding large gatherings this holiday weekend.
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COVID-19 vaccines expected in Arizona by December
Gov. Doug Ducey says vaccines will be available mid to late December.
Continue Reading Virus cases lead to voluntary curfew in Arizona county
Health officials in an Arizona county want residents to observe a 10 p.m. curfew to discourage people from going to parties, bars and other social settings that are risky for the spread of the coronavirus.
Continue Reading Pima County asks residents to observe curfew voluntarily
Pima County health officials are asking residents to observe a 10 p.m. curfew to discourage people from going to parties, bars, and other social events that could spread coronavirus.
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Senator-elect Mark Kelly holds roundtable on coronavirus pandemic
Senator-elect Mark Kelly is already hitting the ground running following his victory against Republican Senator Martha McSally.
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ADHS strengthens face-covering requirement for schools
Arizona Department of Health Services strengthens mask requirement for schools.
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Ducey warns of rising infections, but no state mask mandate
“I want people to wear masks. Masks work,” Ducey said, adding that 90% of the state already has mask mandates imposed by county and local officials.
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YRMC preparing for possible second wave of COVID-19 hospitalizations
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the desert Southwest. With the added flu season along with more people in town during the wintertime, Yuma Regional Medical Center is readying staff and bed space for any patient needing care.
Continue Reading Arizona coronavirus cases climb by 3,000+
The number of coronavirus cases continued to climb Wednesday. The state added more than 3,000 new cases, and saw more than 50 deaths from the virus.
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Navajo Nation locks down for 3 weeks because of coronavirus surge
The Navajo Nation has begun a three-week lockdown after officials found COVID-19 was spreading uncontrolled through 34 communities.
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