UA President Robbins says in-person classes will resume for fall semester
The University of Arizona Robert C. Robins plans to resume in person classes starting this fall.
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Testing to increase in Yuma County and plan to re-open businesses
Hear from the Yuma County Health Department, about the latest information, regarding the coronavirus.
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COVID-19 in Arizona: Mayors will await governor’s lead on reopening state
During an online roundtable discussion Tuesday, four Arizona mayors discussed economic challenges facing their cities as they await Gov. Doug Ducey’s decision on reopening the state.
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Support close to home
When Grasis and her teammates were all sent home around Spring break in early March, it would only be the start of the required isolation quarantine that has lasted to this day.
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18 more coronavirus deaths in Arizona
Arizona health officials announced 18 new deaths from coronavirus Tuesday, as well as a surge in new cases.
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COVID-19 in Arizona: ‘Testing blitz’ announced to check 60,000 more Arizonans
To increase statewide testing for COVID-19, Gov. Doug Ducey announced a plan Monday to test up to 60,000 Arizonans over the course of three weekends.
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New at-home COVID-19 test kits available to healthcare workers and first responders
Pixel by LabCorp has introduced a self-collection kit for COVID-19 testing, priced at $119.
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Ducey aims to test up to 60,000 over three weekends PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Governor Doug Ducey says he wants as many as 60,000 Arizonans tested for coronavirus over the course of the next three weekends. On Monday announced plans for the “Arizona Testing Blitz” in conjunction with The Arizona Department of Health Services
Continue Reading No new coronavirus deaths in Arizona
For the first time in a month, Arizona health officials have no new coronavirus deaths to report.
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COVID-19 could lead to reductions in Arizona school funding
Education leaders around Arizona fear a looming recession created by the coronavirus could once again mean reductions in school funding.
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17 Navajo Police Department employees test positive for coronavirus
On Friday the Navajo Police Department confirmed 17 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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Local school parades through neighborhoods for their students
Pueblo Elementary School paraded throughout the streets of Yuma today. All in hopes of putting smiles on the faces of students and families.
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Mayor Nicholls hosts meetings with local business owners
Re-opening the Country is on the minds of many. Mayor Douglas Nicholls hosted a virtual meeting with Yuma business owners; to start planning the best way of re-opening the City of Yuma.
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COVID-19 in Arizona: Elective surgeries to resume, despite projected peak in mid-May
Despite health officials’ projections that Arizona won’t see its peak in cases until the middle of next month, Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Wednesday lifting restrictions on health facilities conducting elective surgeries as of May 1.
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Coronavirus testing breakthrough with new Antibody kits
Since Coronavirus testing is so limited, you’re probably wondering how it’s determined on who receives a test.
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University of Arizona sends second round of COVID-19 test kits to Yuma
For the second week in a row, the University of Arizona Health Sciences Biorepository sends hundreds of testing kits to help the Yuma County fight the coronavirus.
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Arizona governor not ready to end virus stay-at-home order
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday he’s not yet ready to announce an end to his statewide stay-at-home order designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus, but he will allow hospitals to resume elective surgeries on May 1.
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YRMC Emergency Room patient numbers drop nearly 50%
During this pandemic, you may be feeling hesitant in making a trip down to the emergency room. Yuma Regional Medical Center is seeing a shocking decline of patients, in their emergency room.
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Yuma County Dept. of Health discusses new cases, and plan to re-open businesses
Your questions, answered.
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Arizona Governor removes restrictions on elective surgeries
Arizona’s hospitals now report increased availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and bed capacity. That prompted Governor Doug Ducey to issue an Executive Order removing statewide restrictions on elective surgeries.
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