YUHSD back in the classroom
Yuma Union High School District is back to in-person learning with modified hours and classroom etiquette. Students are asked to sanitize their desks…
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Arizona reports no deaths for 2nd straight day
The state’s rolling average of daily new cases dropped from 1,528 on Feb. 21 to 1,381 on…
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Imperial County to ease coronavirus restrictions
California health officials announced Tuesday afternoon Imperial County has lowered its coronavirus numbers to the point, where it can begin easing…
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A safer time might be just months away. But don’t abandon Covid-19 safety measures yet, experts say
Coronavirus cases in the US are dipping and the number of daily vaccinations is rising. But public health experts are pressing two key concepts they…
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First shots of Johnson & Johnson vaccine administered in Yuma County
Progress is being made in the fight against COVID-19 with the first ever shots of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine being administered in Yuma…
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I’ve worked as a doctor in eight states fighting Covid-19. What keeps us going?
I’m tired, you’re tired, we’re all tired — I know. I feel it in my bones. I have been in 8 states caring for thousands of…
Continue Reading Meet the artist who painted over 150 portraits of the pandemic’s first responders
For Jayashree Krishnan, who has painted more than 150 portraits of first responders across the globe since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the…
Continue Reading US task force recommends lung cancer screening start earlier, include people with shorter histories of smoking
Annual lung cancer screening should include people as young as 50 and with shorter smoking histories, according to a new recommendation from an…
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CDC guidelines for post-vaccination
Americans hoping covid vaccinations would be a ticket to a more normal life, got some encouraging news today from government…
Continue Reading Bodybuilding steroids linked to long-term testicular damage, study finds
Men who use anabolic steroids to build muscle for that “perfect bod” may be harming their testicular function for years after they stop…
Continue Reading US lawmakers want more research on coronavirus pandemic’s mental health toll
US lawmakers are calling for research into the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on mental health. Democratic senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota…
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Governor picks Dodger Stadium for State of State address
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will deliver his third State of the State address from Dodger Stadium in Los…
Continue Reading A safer future is just months away. But Americans shouldn’t give up on Covid-19 safety measures yet, former CDC director says
A safer future is just a few months away, but it’s crucial that Americans keep practicing Covid-19 safety precautions and heeding health…
Continue Reading Prince Harry opens up: A role model for emotional availability in men and boys
As millions watched Oprah Winfrey’s bombshell of an interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Sunday night, one of the most…
Continue Reading March and April are critical months in stopping another Covid-19 surge, CDC director says
The next two months could determine whether the US will experience another surge in coronavirus cases, according to the director of the Centers for…
Continue Reading Daylight Saving Time is a week away — here’s how you can prepare now
In the fall, waking up to realize Daylight Saving Time ended overnight might feel great — especially when you get that extra hour of sleep. In the…
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The great news from the CDC
During my career I have worked with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other national organizations to construct guidelines…
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Latest foothill sewage test shows a decline in COVID exposure
Officials at the University of Arizona and the Yuma County Public Health Services District say new samples now show a lower level of concern…
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Confusion among some local restaurants after Governor’s Executive Order
News 11’s Adonis Albright speaks with local businesses about their experiences YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Business appears to be picking back up…
Continue Reading Here’s how close the US is to a possible Covid-19 surge, expert warns
The coronavirus pandemic appears to be in decline, but the US is actually in the “eye of the hurricane” right now, according to a leading…
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