Embry Health reaches 2 million patients tested
PHOENIX, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Embry Health announced it has officially tested its 2 millionth patient on Wednesday, marking a big two-year milestone since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
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Embry Health to reach over 2M patients tested
Embry Health is about to test its 2 millionth patient on the week of January 31, also marking nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Locals in Yuma County still concerned about COVID-19 during drop in cases
Yuma County is down to averaging 564 new cases a week, according to CovidActNow.org. Even with those numbers, locals, like Judy Webb, still want to see more action taken.
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COVID-19 pandemic reaches two year mark in Arizona
Arizona is currently seeing record numbers of COVID-19 cases. Not somewhere we thought we would be two years ago. Many, like Yuma Regional Medical Center Chief Medical Officer, Dr, Bharat Magu, are surprised cases are high once again.
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Antelope Union High School to temporarily close due to COVID-19
On Monday, Antelope Union High School made an announcement regarding the temporary closure of the school due to rising COVID-19 cases.
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Local school district responds to recent COVID-19 surge with rapid testing
In District One in Yuma this week more than 182 students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19. Educators at District One are following protocols and providing plenty of rapid tests.
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AHDS: Unvaccinated are 17.5 times to be hospitalized from COVID-19
An update from the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) during November 2021 shows unvaccinated people were 17.5 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19.
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Arizona passes 25,000 pandemic deaths
Arizona’s pandemic death toll on Thursday passed the grim milestone of 25,000 fatalities as hospitals statewide remained crowded with coronavirus patients.
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San Luis Senior Center closed until further notice due to COVID-19
The City of San Luis’ Senior Centor has been closed until further notice due to Coronavirus-related cases.
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Spreading Omicron variant causing concern among Yuma’s locals and visitors
With the Omicron variant spreading quickly, Yuma’s locals and visitors alike have some worries. However, they say they’re doing all they can to stay safe, and keep some sense of normalcy.
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ADHS: Vaccines and boosters are saving lives
The Arizona Department of Health Services released a report regarding vaccinations, showing how more residents who aren’t vaccinated were 31% more likely to die from COVID-19.
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City of San Luis to continue its vaccination efforts
As cases continue to rise across Yuma County, the city of San Luis is giving locals another opportunity to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Arizona sees over 14,000 new virus cases, most in a year
Arizona health officials are reporting the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a year.
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Arizona reports another big jump of COVID cases, 125 deaths
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona on Saturday reported the largest number of additional confirmed COVID-19 cases since last January for the second day in a row along with 125 more virus deaths. The state reported 8,220 additional cases as Arizona’s pandemic totals increased to nearly 1.4 million cases and over 24,3000 deaths. The state’s coronavirus dashboard
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Christmas weekend temporarily affects coronavirus data across Arizona
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is announcing a negative outcome in COVID-19 numbers due to the Christmas holiday.
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Official: Arizonans should ‘gently encourage’ COVID shots
Arizona’s top public health official is urging residents to be “influencers” who “gently encourage” their loved ones to get COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots for the sake of themselves and others.
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Pima County considering indoor mask mandate
In Pima County, there’s a proposal has been made to impose a countywide mandate for people to wear mask while inside indoor public places.
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9 in Arizona accused of defrauding pandemic relief program
PHOENIX (AP) — Nine people in Arizona have been indicted on allegations they fraudulently obtained more than $23 million in government pandemic assistance. Federal prosecutors allege 40-year-old Jason Coleman and 38-year-old Kimberly Coleman of Mesa conspired to prepare and submit fraudulent applications seeking $30 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans. Prosecutors say they faked payroll
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6 cases of omicron variant detected in Maricopa County
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health on Monday reported the metro Phoenix area’s first cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
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The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS) on Wednesday confirmed Arizona’s first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
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