Can you move 11 minutes a day? You’ll live longer if you do
There is no denying that 2020 has hampered activity levels. Between the Zoom meetings, Netflix binges and virtual cocktail hours, increased sitting…
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Imperial County to begin next phase of coronavirus vaccinations
The Imperial County Health Public Health Department (ICPHD) announced Wednesday it is moving into the second phase of coronavirus…
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Coronavirus variant discoveries in UK and South Africa began with a bet of a bottle of wine
The discovery of important new coronavirus variants in the UK and South Africa began with a bet of a bottle of wine. In mid-November, Tulio de…
Continue Reading Loss of smell in mild Covid-19 cases occurs 86% of the time, study says
Some 86% of people with mild cases of Covid-19 lose their sense of smell and taste but recover it within six months, according to a new study of over…
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Gov. Ducey announces expansion of wastewater testing in Yuma County
Arizona Governor announces a $500,000 fund to a wastewater testing pilot project to provide early detection of COVID-19 in Yuma…
Continue Reading These civil rights icons received Covid-19 vaccine, and they’re encouraging Black America to do the same
Civil rights icons took part in a coronavirus vaccination event at a historically Black medical school in…
Continue Reading Here’s how mutations could help the coronavirus evade vaccines
Two new variants of the coronavirus have emerged that seem to make the virus more easily transmitted. But will they stymie vaccination efforts? One,…
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Mexico to vaccinate rural elderly, but still awaits vaccine
Once Mexico has vaccinated its frontline medical workers against COVID-19, the government will turn its attention to the elderly living in its most…
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California hospital, in midst of COVID-19 crisis, maxes out
The virus is raging and California remains at or near the top of the list of states with the most new cases per capita.…
Continue Reading States call in National Guard and train volunteers to help boost vaccination pace as US hits a Covid-19 daily death toll record
The US reported its highest daily Covid-19 death count ever Tuesday — a grim milestone that comes as state leaders work urgently to combat a…
Continue Reading How to eat well in 2021
This year will be marked as a year of continued uncertainty, anxiety and — if you’re like many people — a lot of stress-related…
Continue Reading As US hits daily Covid-19 death toll record, states call in National Guard and train volunteers to help boost pace of vaccinations
The US reported its highest daily Covid-19 death count ever Tuesday — a grim milestone that comes as state leaders work urgently to combat a…
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Yuma restaurant expanding patio after grant approval
Crouse’s Flat Top Grill gives us an update on his grant application. The application was approved within approximately two weeks of the submission…
Continue Reading US passes 21 million coronavirus cases and more than 130,000 people are in hospitals
On a day the United States registered another record for Covid-19 patients in hospitals, the country passed 21 million cases of the coronavirus,…
Continue Reading He was skeptical of Covid-19. Now, from his hospital bed, he posts videos on social media urging others to wear their masks
A man who tested positive for the coronavirus after Christmas has posted several videos on social media warning others to wear their masks and learn…
Continue Reading A Covid-19 outbreak that tore through a New York convent infected 47 sisters and killed 9
At a convent in upstate New York, a Covid-19 crisis has…
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Houston hospital system is offering its employees a $500 bonus if they get Covid-19 vaccine
Houston Methodist, a Texas hospital system with more than 26,000 employees, is offering a $500 bonus to workers if they get vaccinated against the…
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Local Links: Yuma beauty salon restyles strategy during pandemic
Premier Salon didn’t know what to expect at the start of the pandemic. But so far, it’s been able to get restyle its business model, to keep staff…
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ICPHD prepares for tier two of vaccine rollout
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), While the vaccine rollout across the U.S. has been slower than anticipated, the Imperial County Public Health…
Continue Reading Hospitals are already overwhelmed. Now some states are beginning to feel the impact of holiday gatherings
Take a look at local COVID cases,…
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