Coronavirus Archives

Nearly 8,000 vaccines administered in Yuma County amid distribution limitations

January 22, 2021 6:06 PM Cody Lee

Arizona’s top doctor holding a press conference Friday afternoon, going over the latest information on vaccinating Arizonans. Currently in Yuma…

Texas doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine was trying to use leftover doses, attorney says

January 22, 2021 4:28 PM CNN

A Texas public health doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine was trying to use leftover doses so they wouldn’t go to waste,…

Study finds 60% of Americans don’t know where or when to get a Covid-19 vaccine

January 22, 2021 3:07 PM CNN Newsource

About 6 in 10 Americans don’t know when or where to get a coronavirus vaccine, according to a survey released Friday from the Kaiser Family…

The US can vaccinate up to 85% of adults and begin a return to normal by fall, Fauci says

January 22, 2021 12:47 PM CNN Newsource

Despite challenges with distributing and administering Covid-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of adults by the end…

UC San Diego develops mask sticker test

January 22, 2021 11:34 AM Dominique Newland, CNN

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – Engineers in San Diego have invented a sticker that shows if you might have been exposed to COVID-19. A University of California…

Johnson and Johnson promises 100 million vaccines

January 22, 2021 11:21 AM Dominique Newland, CNN

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – A board member says Johnson & Johnson will have 100 million Covid-19 vaccines for Americans by…

Many Americans don’t know how they’ll get the vaccine

January 22, 2021 11:12 AM Dominique Newland, CNN

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – About 6 in 10 Americans don’t know when or where to get a Covid-19 vaccine, a new study…

Covid-19 is causing ambulance delays and longer ER waits — even for those without coronavirus

January 22, 2021 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

Imagine suffering a serious accident and calling 911 but not getting an ambulance immediately. Or having a severe asthma attack and fighting for…

NFL to give 7,500 health care workers tickets to Super Bowl

January 22, 2021 7:40 AM Sumiko Keil

The Super Bowl will be at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, February…

Arizona ranks last as safest state during the pandemic, study says

January 22, 2021 5:25 AM Sumiko Keil, Gabriel Salazar

A Wallethub study shows the states are based on how well they have kept the pandemic under control and how much they are…

The US can vaccinate up to 85% of US adults and begin a return to normal by fall, Fauci says

January 22, 2021 5:19 AM CNN Newsource

Despite challenges with the distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of US adults…

Mexico posts new daily highs for pandemic cases and deaths

January 22, 2021 5:04 AM The Associated Press

The recent surge in cases has swamped hospitals. Mexico City is the country’s epicenter of the…

Hand sanitizer is hurting more children’s eyes, some severely, study finds. Here’s how to protect your kid

January 22, 2021 4:59 AM CNN Newsource

Hand hygiene is an important way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and, when soap and water isn’t available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer is…

CDC still working on goal to double coronavirus sequences to expand hunt for mutations

January 22, 2021 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not meet a goal to quickly ramp up surveillance for possibly dangerous coronavirus mutations,…

The US ‘can and should’ vaccinate up to 85% of adults by the end of summer, Fauci says

January 22, 2021 1:20 AM CNN Newsource

Despite challenges with the distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of US adults…

Fauci: Vaccinations will help coronavirus variants from emerging

January 22, 2021 12:51 AM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

Covid-19 vaccinations will not only help stop the virus from spreading, they will also hamper the coronavirus’ ability to mutate into new…

20 new COVID deaths reported in Yuma/Imperial Counties Thursday

January 21, 2021 9:09 PM Jenny Day

The death toll continues to climb.…

More than 40 U.S. Army Reserve members assist on the frontlines at YRMC

January 21, 2021 5:58 PM Cody Lee

Over the past week, U.S. Army Reserve members have been working alongside frontline workers at Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC). More than 40…

Yuma Regional Medical Center administers second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

January 21, 2021 4:32 PM Adonis Albright

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) began administering the second dose of the Moderna vaccine to its frontline workers on Thursday. The latest…

Hospitals address elderly vaccine clinic

January 21, 2021 7:55 PM Alexandra Rangel

IMPERIAL COUNTY, (KYMA, KECY), El Centro Regional Medical Center and the Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District addressed concerns today about…