Coronavirus Archives

The US can defeat coronavirus variants with the right tools, White House adviser says

January 29, 2021 4:20 AM CNN

Even as increasingly worrisome Covid-19 variants reach the United States, a senior adviser on the White House Covid-19 response team offered hope…

Mexico’s COVID-19 death toll becomes world’s third-highest

January 29, 2021 5:34 AM The Associated Press

So far, Mexico has managed to get only about 760,000 doses of coronavirus vaccines and is placing its hopes on Russia’s Sputnik V…

Does Covid-19 impact male fertility? Experts urge caution about new evidence

January 29, 2021 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

Severe cases of Covid-19 might impact the quality of a man’s sperm, thus possibly impacting his fertility, according to a new study published…

A year into the pandemic, where are all the fast, easy home tests?

January 29, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

Last March former President Donald Trump said “anybody that wants a test can get a test” for Covid-19. That wasn’t true then, and…

25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank

January 29, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

A year into the pandemic, winter is the last of the four seasons we’re newly experiencing during this crisis. Each season has had its…

Novavax says its Covid-19 vaccine is 89.3 percent effective

January 29, 2021 5:00 AM NBC News

The vaccine also appears to protect against the U.K. and South African variants, although efficacy was lower for the South African…

5 things to know for January 29: Covid, extremism, impeachment, GameStop, Hong Kong

January 29, 2021 4:16 AM CNN

There’s an official term for that! Merriam-Webster has added “second gentleman” to describe VP Kamala Harris’ husband Doug…

Local hospital says it’s prepared for another COVID surge

January 28, 2021 5:45 PM Gianella Ghiglino

The Imperial County Health Department says the County and Hospital have been preparing for a surge because of new COVID…

Just as Covid-19 numbers were dropping, a concerning strain detected in South Africa is now in the US

January 29, 2021 1:14 AM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

Hope stemming from decreasing Covid-19 numbers has been blunted by the spread of new coronavirus variants. Now, one of the most worrisome strains…

Fauci says Biden’s push to reopen schools in 100 days ‘may not happen’

January 28, 2021 8:53 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, cautioned Thursday that President Joe Biden’s push to reopen most…

CDC urges vaccine recipients to get second dose on time

January 28, 2021 8:20 PM Mercedes Martinez

In today’s Health Minute report, Mandy Gaither explains why vaccine recipients are being urged to get the second dose on time. Gaither explains the…

Child Exploitation Increases Along The Border During Pandemic

January 28, 2021 7:58 PM Christian Galeno

MEXICALI, B.C., Mex. (KYMA/KECY) – The global pandemic has brought much more than just an economic crisis, with it it has also brought social issues…

‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible

January 28, 2021 7:08 PM CNN Newsource

Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience…

SPECIAL REPORT: Inside the work of respiratory therapists in the age of COVID-19

January 27, 2021 2:34 PM Adonis Albright

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) has been at the forefront of the coronavirus pandemic, from its highs to its low. But through it all, a small,…

Only half of Covid-19 vaccines delivered to states have been used, CDC data shows. Here’s one reason why

January 28, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

A possible explanation is emerging for why federal data shows only about half of the vaccine supply delivered in the US has been administered. The…

Yuma Civic Center site vaccinates hundreds

January 28, 2021 6:42 PM Cody Lee

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) kicked off its first round of vaccinations to the public Thursday morning at the Yuma Civic…

Does Covid-19 impact male fertility? Experts urge caution about new evidence

January 28, 2021 5:01 PM CNN Newsource

Severe cases of Covid-19 might impact the quality of a man’s sperm, thus possibly impacting his fertility, according to a new study published…

German officials say AstraZeneca vaccine shouldn’t be given to over-65s, citing lack of data

January 28, 2021 3:09 PM CNN

Germany’s vaccine commission said the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine should not be given to people older than 65 years, amid a bitter dispute…

Pregnant women infected with COVID-19 decreases in Mexicali

January 28, 2021 1:54 PM Sumiko Keil, Nassieli Pizano

Since the start of the pandemic, two pregnant patients have died from…

ICPHD now vaccinating people in tier 3

January 28, 2021 12:46 PM Alexandra Rangel

Tier 3 includes individuals who work at specialty clinics like health and dental clinics and laboratory and pharmacy…