Joe Biden’s mandate will get 12 million more people vaccinated, Goldman Sachs predicts
President Joe Biden’s push to mandate vaccines or weekly Covid tests for large companies should lead to about 12 million more people getting the…
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Judge to consider challenge to Arizona school masks ban
A judge is set to hear arguments in a case seeking to overturn several new Arizona laws that restrict the power of local governments and school…
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More than half of Americans support vaccine mandates for workplaces, classrooms and sporting events
Americans have grown more supportive of coronavirus vaccine mandates for workers, students, and in everyday public life, according to a new CNN poll…
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US will give aircraft companies $482 million for pandemic
By The Associated Press The Biden administration says it will give $482 million to aviation manufacturers to help save jobs at companies that are…
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RNC to sue President Biden over vaccine mandate
The Republican National Committee says it will sue the Biden Administration over its new plan to combat…
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YCPHD: County continues to see increase in children contracting COVID-19
Public health director Diana Gomez provided a COVID-19 update to the Yuma County Board of Supervisors Wednesday morning. She revealed the county…
Continue Reading Biden announces new vaccine mandates that could cover 100 million Americans
President Joe Biden on Thursday imposed stringent new vaccine rules on federal workers, large employers and health care staff in a sweeping attempt…
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COVID-19 after Labor Day weekend in Imperial County
The Imperial County Public Health Department does not expect COVID-19 cases to dramatically increase after Labor Day weekend.…
Continue Reading Pro-China misinformation operation attempting to exploit US Covid divisions, report says
By Zachary Cohen, CNN A pro-Chinese government online influence operation is targeting Americans in an effort to exploit divisions over the Covid-19…
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COVID-19 boosters are coming but who will get them and when?
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer COVID-19 booster shots may be coming for at least some Americans but there’s still important science to…
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YRMC experiencing same staffing shortage most U.S. hospitals are seeing
As Yuma Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) hospitalizations top nearly 50 people Tuesday, the need for more nurses and non-nursing staff is important…
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Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds
A program announced by Arizona’s Republican governor last month to give private school vouchers to parents who object to campus mask requirements…
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Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds
Governor Doug Ducey (R-Ariz.) announced Tuesday, August 14, plans to allot $163 million in rewards for schools that maintain in-person…
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Not as many teens getting their driver’s license
When many teens turn 16, one of the first things they do is try to get their drivers license. However, because of one main reason, teens are waiting…
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Three doses likely needed for full protection against Covid
The Moderna or Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine will most likely need a third dose, according to the nation’s top infectious doctor, Anthony…
Continue Reading San Luis Rio Colorado back to orange tier as COVID-19 cases rise
Just across the border in San Luis, Mexico, COVID-19 cases are going in the wrong…
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Bureau of Indian Education issues vaccine mandate
By FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The federal agency that oversees schools that educate some Native Americans in nearly…
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Navajo Nation reports 55 new COVID-19 cases, 2 more deaths
The Navajo Nation on Thursday reported 55 new COVID-19 cases and two additional…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine full authorization
Almost nine months after the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine became available in Yuma County, some locals still haven’t received it. Some by choice. In a…
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Why a Covid-19 vaccine for younger children is taking longer than a vaccine for adults
Anxiety is high among parents as more kids head back to school without the protection of a Covid-19 vaccine for at least a few more…
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