Spreading Omicron variant causing concern among Yuma’s locals and visitors
With the Omicron variant spreading quickly, Yuma’s locals and visitors alike have some worries. However, they say they’re doing all they can to stay…
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ADHS: Vaccines and boosters are saving lives
The Arizona Department of Health Services released a report regarding vaccinations, showing how more residents who aren’t vaccinated were 31% more…
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At-home Covid test kits inking a higher price tag
Walmart and Kroger have raised the price of an at-home Covid-19 test kit as the price hike comes after an agreement with the White House to sell the…
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Texas governor suing Biden Administration over National Guard vaccine mandate
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is suing President Biden and other members of the administration over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for National Guard…
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City of San Luis to continue its vaccination efforts
As cases continue to rise across Yuma County, the city of San Luis is giving locals another opportunity to get the COVID-19…
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COVID testing challenges after holiday season
In the aftermath of the holiday season, many are trying to get tested for COVID due to being around someone who later tested positive or because they…
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Judge blocks vaccine mandate for Navy sailors that request religious exemption
A federal judge is blocking part of the U.S. Navy’s COVID-19 vaccine…
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Health officials fear Omicron variant in Imperial County
Imperial Valley Health experts are getting ready for a potential surge of COVID-19 cases after the holidays.…
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Arizona sees over 14,000 new virus cases, most in a year
Arizona health officials are reporting the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a year.…
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Public health director gives update on COVID-19 surge
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors held its first public meeting of the New Year. During Monday’s meeting, Diana Gomez, the County’s public health…
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L.A. County reported 45k new cases following New Year’s weekend
Los Angeles (LA) County recorded nearly 24,000 new cases on Saturday and over 21,000 more on…
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Levels of Covid-19 being detected in wastewater, indicates Covid surge
Recent wastewater analysis from several sources around the country indicates a large surge in Covid-19…
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Arizona court upholds decision to not release COVID records
An appellate court in Arizona has upheld a lower court’s decision to deny a request for Covid-19-related medical records that could include…
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Fauci: CDC mulling COVID test requirement for asymptomatic
By HOPE YEN and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the COVID-19 omicron variant surges across the United States, top federal…
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Arizona reports another big jump of COVID cases, 125 deaths
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona on Saturday reported the largest number of additional confirmed COVID-19 cases since last January for the second day in a…
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Biden urges SCOTUS not to block vaccine mandate
The Biden Administration is urging the Supreme Court not to block the federal vaccine and testing mandate for large employers, citing the continued…
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Woman isolates in airplane bathroom for three hours after positive COVID test
A Chicago woman says she chose to isolate in an airplane bathroom for three hours after testing positive for COVID…
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COVID-19 cases and Omicron variant causing concern among locals
March 2022 will mark two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As for now people still have concerns, However, there could be a light at…
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U.S. shatters record for single-day COVID-19 infections
The United States just broke its record for single-day COVID-19 infections with nearly a half million, and 10% of those infections were right here in…
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California prisons fight virus outbreaks amid staff concerns
By DON THOMPSON Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With a new and more infectious coronavirus variant sweeping California, attorneys…
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