At-home COVID test now available in Yuma
COVID testing can now be done in the comfort of your own home for about $20.…
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Mexicali health officials suggest residents avoid flea markets
Mexican health officials recommend Mexicali residents not to shop in flea markets, but if necessary, only purchase food and cleaning products at the…
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What we know about the Pfizer vaccine for children 12-15
As the Food and Drug Administration approves the two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 12 to 15 years of age, the Centers for Disease Control and…
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COVID-19 cases on the rise in Mexicali
Mexican health officials advise residents not to attending large group…
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Child Tax Credit Payments To Start In July
(KYMA/KECY) – Some U.S. families with children will soon have more spending money in their pockets. The IRS will begin sending out payments this…
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A vaccine and a food sample at Somerton’s Vaccine Block Party
If you still need a first or second dose of the coronavirus vaccine, this Friday will give Somerton residents that chance.…
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Non-essential businesses prepare to reopen in San Luis R.C.
Health officials reopen nightclubs and bars, including extending the hours of restaurants, gyms, and…
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Imperial County changes its mask policy
Imperial County residents can feel the wind on their faces again. The Board of Supervisors has lifted is mask mandate for outdoor areas.…
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Local doctor’s offices and clinics eligible to order COVID-19 vaccine directly from CDC
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Dr. Cara Christ announced a major way to expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Starting next week,…
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Your questions answered during Dr. Christ COVID-19 vaccine town-hall
Doctor Cara Christ holding a tele-town hall Wednesday evening to specifically talk to those living in parts of the county with low vaccination…
Continue ReadingMexican Consulate To Hold Vaccination Events Across Yuma County
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – The Mexican Consulate in Yuma is rolling out two opportunities to get inoculated against COVID-19 across Yuma County.…
Continue ReadingImperial County meets requirements to stay in orange tier
Imperial County has recovered from the slight spike in COVID cases in early April. However, COVID-19 vaccine appointments are down. Many are even…
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Local healthcare providers begin using J&J shot following lift of pause
The FDA and CDC lifted the pause on the Johnson & Johnson single dose covid vaccine for all adults following a safety…
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New campaign push to vaccinate community
There’s a new push to vaccinate more people in yuma and it’s aimed at helping protect our community against the virus. Between 800 to a thousand…
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ICPHD: poor COVID-19 metrics could set the Valley back
Imperial County Public Health Department says there is concern over weekly numbers as they fall below the required range to advance to the yellow…
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Yuma’s state-run clinic begins giving second dose COVID-19 shots
The state-run COVID-19 vaccination site at the Yuma Civic Center began administering second doses of the Pfizer shot…
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Ducey bans ‘vaccine passports’ in Arizona
Gov. Doug Ducey (R-Ariz.) on Monday issued an Executive Order banning so-called “vaccine passports” in Arizona, and preventing state and local…
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Baja California considers restrictions as third wave of COVID cases is expected
Baja California health officials say they could once again implement restrictive social mobility due to the rise of COVID-19…
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More than 11,700 older adults vaccinated against COVID-19 in San Luis R.C.
Mexican officials say the next batch of COVID-19 vaccines would be administered for anyone under 59 years…
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Johnson and Johnson vaccine on hold in Imperial County and nationwide
Six cases of thrombosis have been reported as of Tuesday by recipients of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The specific type of thrombosis…
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