Businesses reopen in Imperial
Several businesses reopen in Imperial following the City of Imperial’s decision to deem all essential companies and allow them to resume.…
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Somerton still battling with economic impact from COVID-19
Somerton still leads in coronavirus cases county-wide. However, Mayor Anaya, tells News 11 he is relieved to see hospitalizations decrease.…
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Here’s what to expect as Imperial County enters stage two
The order goes in effect Tuesday at 5…
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American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in October
American Airlines said Tuesday it will eliminate 19,000 jobs in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the…
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The billion-dollar AG industry stays afloat amid pandemic
Local farmers and labor workers deemed essential are preparing for the season to return in full swing in a couple of weeks amid the pandemic.…
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Mexico struggles to teach children remotely
The Mexican government enlisted the country’s largest private television companies to dedicate channels to school programming around the clock.…
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Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
President Donald Trump on Sunday announced emergency authorization to treat COVID-19 patients with convalescent…
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Only nine new coronavirus cases in Yuma County
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – New coronavirus cases in Yuma County have been dropping significantly. Health officials reported only 9 new cases and no…
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Less than 30 new cases of coronavirus in Imperial County
EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Imperial County Public Health Department announced 27 new cases of the coronavirus today, making the total…
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No new coronavirus deaths to report in Yuma County
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Yuma County Health Officials reported 34 new cases and no new deaths. There is a total of 12,050 cases. The death toll…
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City of Imperial votes to reopen businesses
IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), In a 5-0 vote the City of Imperial has passed a resolution to deem all businesses essential and allow them to reopen.…
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Imperial County says regulations will be enforced for businesses in violation of health order
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), Imperial County said businesses in violation of the county and state health order will be dealt with, in a…
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Heatwave affects nation’s commerce
Pandemic or not, commerce must keep moving. But, high temps can be costly and…
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Four rural counties reopen for in-person school
Arizona state health officials say coronavirus conditions have improved to point where it’s safe for four rural counties to reopen schools. …
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Watch Now: Arizona governor provides coronavirus update
Governor Doug Ducey (R-Ariz.) will provide an update Thursday afternoon on the state’s battle against…
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U.S. jobless claims jump back above 1 million in face of virus
The number of laid-off workers seeking U.S. unemployment benefits rose to 1.1 million last week after two weeks of declines, evidence that many…
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Imperial County one step closer to stage two lower risk
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY), Imperial County is one step closer to moving forward to stage 2 lower risk. County health officials held a…
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Yuma Senior Living reports no COVID-19 cases among residents
The coronavirus is known to devastate assisted living facilities across the nation. However, for Yuma Senior Living, so far, none of its residents…
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Only 1,060 tests done in 5-day blitz
Just last week there was an effort to ramp up testing in Yuma County that resulted in only 10% of the goal being…
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Asylum-seeker advocates providing free medical help to families
A migrant shelter in Mexicali launches a new program that gives families medical help, especially during COVID-19.…
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