Imperial County cases rise to 1,274
The bulk of the county’s deaths are attributed to the 70-and-older category, now with 17 of the county’s total deaths. Still, the 20-49 age…
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Gym owner in Imperial loans equipment to community
The stay at home orders have financially impacted the fitness industry.…
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Activists protest at One World Beef in Brawley
BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), The animal activists group Direct Action Everywhere San Diego Chapter protested the slaughter of thousands of animals…
Continue Reading Imperial County recoveries reach 500, cases continue to rise
Imperial County health officials also confirmed another two deaths as result of the virus, bringing the countywide death toll to…
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Mexicali mayor visits Imperial County
Mexicali Mayor Marina Del Pilar was in town Thursday afternoon, to discuss a COVID-19 binational contingency plan with Imperial County officials.…
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Pioneers Memorial receives crucial support from National Guard
“With the National Guard’s experienced nurses and medics, we are able to staff more beds and keep patients closer to home,” noted PMHD CEO…
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Imperial County has the highest rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations in CA
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KSWT), An unexpected increase in coronavirus cases this week led county health officials to ask for emergency aid from the…
Continue Reading Imperial County hits new highest one-day spike for new coronavirus cases
Imperial County has passed two more unfortunate coronavirus milestones. On Thursday it saw it’s highest one-day spike in new cases. It also…
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Walmart in El Centro temporarily closes due to rising coronavirus cases in Imperial County
The Walmart in El Centro is set to re-open Friday morning.…
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Imperial County hospital capacity update
The Imperial County Board chairman Luis Plancarte will be providing an update Thursday on our local…
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National guard setting up 80-bed medical station to treat COVID-19 patients
IMPERIAL Calif. (KYMA, KECY), A temporary medical station to help treat COVID-19 patients is underway in Imperial County. With help from…
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UPDATE: ECRMC says no more coronavirus patients
Officials with El Centro Regional Medical Center provide an upate on the hospital’s coronavirus…
Continue Reading Imperial County sees highest one-day spike in coronavirus cases
Imperial County saw it’s highest one-day spike in coronavirus cases Wednesday. Health officials confirm the Valley has 83 new cases, and one more…
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Imperial County health officials to provide COVID-19 update
Imperial County Health Officer Dr. Stephen Munday will provide a COVID-19 update for the county…
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Homeless during a pandemic
The homeless are an incredibly vulnerable population during this pandemic.…
Continue Reading Imperial County coronavirus cases top 900
The Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) reports three more deaths in the Valley due to coronavirus. …
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Local business sees uptick in customers wanting plexiglass protective barriers
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), Valley Auto Glass in Calexico says there’s a high demand for plexiglass and glass barriers amid the COVID-19…
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Car washes are struggling in this pandemic
EL CENTRO,Calif. (KYMA,KECY) – The car wash industry is among the many industries that experienced an economic hit. Romeo’s Car wash in…
Continue Reading Imperial County Board approves loan Program to help local business
The county says funding will come from existing community and agricultural benefit funds. Businesses and non-profits will be eligible to receive up…
Continue Reading Imperial County cases reach 800
So far the county reports 332 recoveries, making up about 41 percent of all reported cases. 453 cases are currently…
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