Arizona to open COVID-19 vaccination site at NFL stadium
A new COVID-19 vaccination site will open Monday at the suburban Phoenix stadium that is home to the NFL’s Arizona…
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Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine appears to work against mutation in new coronavirus strains, study finds
A new study provides early evidence that a Covid-19 vaccine might be effective against two new coronavirus strains first identified in South Africa…
Continue Reading Yes, you can still get infected with Covid-19 after being vaccinated. Here’s why
On December 18, a San Diego emergency room nurse was given a shot of the Covid-19 vaccine. A week later, he tested positive for the virus, CNN…
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WATCH NOW: Gov. Gavin Newsom to unveil proposed budget for California
California Governor Gavin Newsom will introduce his proposed state budget for fiscal year…
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Phase 1 B of COVID-19 vaccine starts Monday in Yuma County
Yuma County to begin prioritizing Phase 1B vaccination groups starting Monday.…
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Vaccination rate will take 3 years to reach herd immunity
Nick Watt reports that the slower than projected coronavirus vaccine rollout will take three years for the US to reach herd immunity if we stay at…
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Identical twins aren’t always genetically identical, new study finds
Identical twins may not be quite as identical as we thought; researchers in Iceland have discovered genetic differences that begin at the early…
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Biden to speed release of coronavirus vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden will release most available COVID-19 vaccine doses to speed delivery to more people, a reversal of the Trump administration…
Continue Reading US sees five deadliest days since Covid-19 pandemic’s start in last two weeks
In just less than two weeks, the US recorded its five deadliest days since the Covid-19 pandemic’s start — with more than 4,000…
Continue Reading 10 tips for talking to your kids about the attack on the US Capitol
The attack on the US Capitol on Wednesday has left parents wondering how to talk to their kids about what happened. How much should they see of the…
Continue Reading The Covid-19 pandemic worsened an already dire childhood obesity epidemic
Pediatricians like us have seen it over and over again in the last few months — kids who have put on 5, sometimes 10, at times even 20 pounds…
Continue Reading The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in one day for the first time ever
The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths Thursday — the most virus-related deaths the country has reported in one day since the…
Continue Reading US has 3rd straight deadliest day of Covid-19 pandemic as experts mull expanding vaccine distribution
The United States reported 3,979 Covid-19 deaths on Thursday night, the highest number of deaths reported in a single day since the pandemic began.…
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Every 8 minutes, someone in Los Angeles County dies from Covid-19
A person dies from Covid-19 in Los Angeles County every eight minutes, the county said Thursday, underscoring how grim the situation has become in…
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A possible silver lining in the coronavirus pandemic: fewer flu cases
This year’s flu season has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic. But perhaps there’s a silver lining to come of it: fewer cases of…
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ECRMC talks about vaccine administration in latest press conference
They explained this after allegations of vaccines being administered to people that aren’t on the first…
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California Governor Proposes $600 Stimulus Checks for Cash-Strapped Californians
SACRAMENTO (KYMA/KECY) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for the state to send new $600 stimulus payments to low-income residents. The cash…
Continue Reading US marks deadliest day of Covid-19 pandemic as experts mull expanding vaccine distribution
The United States reported 3,865 Covid-19 deaths on Wednesday, the highest number of deaths reported in a single day since the pandemic began. The…
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ICPHD implements curbside vaccine clinic for frontline workers
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), The Imperial County Public Health Department is implementing new strategies to get as many people vaccinated as…
Continue Reading Feds ‘overpromised and underdelivered’ on coronavirus vaccines, state health officials say
The federal government “overpromised and underdelivered”on coronavirus vaccine expectations, leaving states understaffed and without…
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