Coronavirus Archives

Imperial Valley teacher on COVID-19 vaccine at schools

April 15, 2022 10:16 AM Wiley Jawhary

One Imperial Valley teacher says at this time, that he agrees with California’s decision to delay the vaccine mandate in classrooms.

New York health officials alert public to two new BA.2 subvariants spreading in their state

April 15, 2022 1:17 PM CNN

New York State health officials are alerting the public to two new viral subvariants — offshoots of Omicron’s BA.2 virus — that are spreading more quickly through the central part of that state.

Imperial County proceeds with Lithium Valley master planning

April 15, 2022 12:08 PM Vanessa Gongora

On Tuesday, April 12th, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors moved forward with the development of Lithium Valley at the board meeting.

Is herd immunity for Covid-19 still possible?

April 15, 2022 7:06 AM CNN

This time last year, the brand new, stunningly effective Covid-19 vaccines were rolling out across the country, injecting a strong note of optimism into the United States’ once fumbling pandemic response.

FDA authorizes first Covid-19 breath test

April 15, 2022 6:27 AM CNN, April Hettinger

The US Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization to the first Covid-19 test that spots chemical compounds associated with the coronavirus in-breath, the agency said Thursday.

SDSU Calexico students help those affected by domestic violence

April 14, 2022 9:49 AM Vanessa Gongora

A group of liberal studies students at San Diego State University (SDSU) Calexico campus are collecting donations for WomanHaven which shelters families affected by domestic violence, stalking and human trafficking.

Local Walmart donates nearly 5k N95 masks to Yuma Fire Department

April 14, 2022 8:46 AM Jacqueline Aguilar, April Hettinger

The Yuma Fire Department accepted a donation of 4,800 N95 masks from Walmart on Pacific Avenue on Wednesday.

Federal transportation mask mandate extended until May 3

April 14, 2022 7:09 AM April Hettinger

The federal transportation mask mandate will be sticking around for another 15 days until May 3.

Mask mandate aboard planes, trains and buses in the US extended until May 3

April 13, 2022 12:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, Betsy Klein and Maegan Vazquez, CNN The federal transportation mask mandate is being extended for another 15 days, meaning individuals traveling aboard airplanes, trains and on public transportation in the United States will be required to wear a mask until at least early May. The mandate, the federal government confirmed on Wednesday,

Yuma County Board of Supervisors Chairman ends COVID-19 proclamation

April 11, 2022 5:52 PM Marcos Icahuate

The chairman of the Yuma County Board of Supervisors made an announcement on Monday ending his COVID-19 emergency proclamation in unincorporated areas.

COVID-19 transmission showing a downward trend in Yuma

April 5, 2022 10:25 AM Dillon Fuhrman

The Yuma County Health Department announced that there has been a downward trend in COVID-19 transmissions.

Arizona reducing COVID dashboard data as state of emergency ends

April 11, 2022 5:45 AM April Hettinger

Arizona is scaling back updates of COVID-19 hospitalization data displayed on the state’s coronavirus dashboard in the wake of Gov. Doug Ducey ending the State of Emergency.

The White House experiences another COVID-19 case

April 10, 2022 6:11 PM Louis Aranda, Arlette Yousif, CNN

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has tested positive for COVID-19 and has joined the growing number of cases in Capitol Hill.

Asian population overcount masks community nuance

April 10, 2022 3:21 PM The Associated Press

Jennifer Chau was astonished last month when the U.S. Census Bureau’s report card on how accurately it counted the U.S. population in 2020 showed that Asian people were overcounted by the highest rate of any race or ethnic group.

White House celebrates Ketanji Brown Jackson as COVID cases rise

April 9, 2022 9:46 PM Louis Aranda, Arlette Yousif, CNN

The White House held a celebration for the newly appointed Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Florida groups canvass spring breakers to warn of fentanyl

April 9, 2022 3:04 PM The Associated Press

In the days after a group of West Point cadets on spring break were sickened by fentanyl-laced cocaine at a South Florida house party, community activists sprang into action.

In Washington’s Covid-19 outbreak, new variants flout old ‘close contact’ rule

April 8, 2022 2:34 PM CNN

Washington, DC is coping with a cluster of high-profile Covid-19 cases after a series of public events exposed high-level officials.

Many still have questions regarding COVID-19 and its booster

April 7, 2022 5:59 PM Marcos Icahuate, CNN, Mercedes Martinez

Many still have questions about the COVID-19 booster shots and even the FDA’s vaccine advisors have thoughts about it.

US likely to see a surge of Covid-19 in the fall, Fauci says

April 7, 2022 3:58 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on Wednesday that he thinks there will be an uptick in cases of Covid-19 over the next few weeks and that it is likely that there could be a surge in the fall.

Poll: Most Americans have not returned to pre-pandemic life

April 7, 2022 7:34 AM CNN, Cole Johnson

According to a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll, the pandemic is not over for many people, finding most Americans report they have not entirely returned to normal life.