Yuma agriculture lab helps prevent COVID-19 outbreaks, now expanding to other targets
The Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture helped prevent COVID-19 outbreaks in Yuma County using wastewater-based epidemiology.
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YRMC updates visitation guidelines
The Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) announced that they have updated visitation guidelines.
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Zero-Covid at what price? Chinese researchers are treading on sensitive ground
Authorities in Shanghai have denied a report by a leading Chinese real estate research firm that claimed more than a third of shops in a major mall had been shuttered because of strict Covid curbs.
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Martinez Lake Fire District receives its first ever rehab vehicle
The Martinez Lake Fire District has received its first-ever rehab vehicle donated from Tri-Valley Ambulance in Wellton.
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New Omicron offshoot BA.4.6 evades protection of Evusheld’s antibodies, study finds
The antibodies in Evusheld, the only therapy available to protect people with reduced immune function against Covid-19, may lose their punch against the BA.4.6 subvariant, a new study shows.
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Monthly report on COVID-19 outcomes based on vaccination status
According to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), in July there were unvaccinated individuals ages 5 and older that had 18 times the risk of hospitalization and 47 times the risk of dying than individuals who were caught up with updated COVID-19 vaccines.
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Everything you need to know about the updated Covid-19 boosters
The US Food and Drug Administration and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on updated boosters that target the original strain of the coronavirus as well as the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.
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‘Powerful division’ among public health leaders over how to pivot Covid-19 messaging
At this point in the Covid-19 pandemic, much of the United States has slowly moved away from following or enforcing mitigation measures.
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Crossroads Mission homeless shelter dealing with the impact of severe weather
The Crossroads Mission homeless shelter says it’s still dealing with the impact of recent storms and excessive heat.
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FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna’s updated Covid-19 boosters
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated Covid-19 vaccine booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer.
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Covid-19 rebound is probably more common than data suggests, but Paxlovid is still effective
As the coronavirus evolves, the number of treatment options that remain effective against new variants has dwindled. Pfizer’s antiviral pill Paxlovid is one of the few that remain.
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VIDEO: No more free COVID home tests
The Biden Administration will suspend the distribution of free at-home Covid-19 tests this week.
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US government ending free home COVID tests
The Biden Administration first launched the program through the COVID.gov website in January.
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Moderna, Pfizer seek FDA authorization for updated Covid-19 vaccines; shots could be available next month
Moderna submitted its application to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of its updated Covid-19 vaccine booster for use in people age 18 and older, the company said in a news release on Tuesday.
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Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Mexico, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Vietnam Veteran faces financial hardship
A 75 year old veteran bought a home in Yuma to be closer to his son and family, only to find out the seller didn’t disclose sewer issues and now Willie and his wife Audrey Hudson are paying the price.
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FDA authorizes Novavax Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in ages 12-17
The US Food and Drug Administration authorized Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine on Friday for emergency use in adolescents. It is the fourth coronavirus vaccine available in the United States and, unlike the others, is uses a protein-based technology.
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Firehouse Subs hosts annual “H2O for Heroes” event
Firehouse Subs had their annual event “H2O for Heroes” raising about two thousand water bottles for first responders.
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More Covid boosters coming in September
Health official say this fall Americans will have access to new boosters to fight off two Coronavirus strains.
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First lady Dr. Jill Biden tests positive for Covid-19
First lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms, her spokesperson said Tuesday.
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