Yuma County launches new hotline focused on face coverings
A key portion of the CDC’s coronavirus prevention plan is sparking confusion and controversy here in Yuma County. We’re talking about masks, and…
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The surge goes on in Yuma County and across Arizona
The Yuma County Health District (YCHD) confirmed another 269 new cases of coronavirus Sunday, bringing the countywide total to more 5,700…
Continue Reading Yuma County sees 150+ new coronavirus cases
The Yuma County Health District (YCHD) confirmed another 160 new cases of coronavirus Friday, bringing the countywide total to more 5,500…
Continue Reading Imperial County surpasses 6,000 cases of coronavirus
Imperial County continues to suffer through an extended surge in coronavirus cases. On Saturday health officials confirmed another 203 new cases. …
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Local coalitions support Governor Newsom’s recommendation to Imperial County
Local coalitions in Imperial County are voicing their support for the Governor’s recommendation. They believe the county should rely on public…
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Newsom recommends Imperial County to reinstate stay at home order
Governor Gavin Newsom is imploring Imperial County officials to toggle back and to reinstate stay at home…
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Beloved friend of KYMA and former co-worker shares journey with COVID-19
A long-time friend with our news team and former local reporter with KYMA, Roy Dorantes, shares his journey battling COVID-19.…
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Yuma County adds new information line to answers mask questions
Yuma County will activate a new hotline to answer residents’ questions about current mask…
Continue Reading 160 more cases of coronavirus in Yuma County
The Yuma County Health District (YCHD) confirmed another 160 new cases of coronavirus Friday, bringing the countywide total to more 5,500…
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Much-needed gift of hand sanitizer arrives in Yuma County
Johnson & Johnson delivered over 35,000 hand sanitizers to aid community during COVID-19…
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Imperial County Board of Supervisors: No significant changes at this time
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors will hold an emergency meeting Friday to discuss Governor Gavin Newsom’s recommendation that the county…
Continue Reading Imperial County gets a break from high coronavirus numbers
Imperial County saw new cases of coronavirus climb by less than 100 on Friday. It’s a rare dip in numbers at a time when the county appears trapped…
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California governor calls on Imperial County to reinstate stay-at-home order
California Governor Gavin Newsom said Friday he wants Imperial County to re-impose a stay-at-home order. …
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Bars shutdown in Texas and Florida as COVID-19 cases spike
The governors of Texas and Florida closed down bars Friday to slow down the spread of the…
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Mexicali continues on red alert to flatten curve
The cases keep rising in Mexicali, Baja…
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Hermosillo leads Sonora with the highest cases
Health officials report 159 new coronavirus cases along with 28 new…
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Local veteran fights for heart surgery amid coronavirus cases surge
63-year-old local veteran, Daniel Heady, served in the United States Army for three years in 1974. Decades later he is now fighting another battle…
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Health officials unsure of peak season in Yuma County
As the coronavirus cases continue to rise, a Yuma County health official says he’s not sure we have reached the “peak” season of the coronavirus just…
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COVID-19 testing coming to Brawley
An Optumserve coronavirus testing site will be opening soon in the city of…
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Ducey admits “Arizona is going the wrong direction”
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey not only admitted the state’s coronavirus surge is bad, he predicted it’s going to get worse. …
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