Do you have to take off your mask? Dr. Leana Wen explains
Will you or won’t you take off your mask? The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines on May 13 that fully…
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Local businesses in Yuma vs. mask mandate: do or don’t?
Many local businesses in Yuma have figured out how they’re going about implementing individual mask mandates following Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s…
Continue Reading Covid-19 booster shot will likely be needed within a year of vaccination, Fauci says
While the world may be opening up because of the increase in Covid-19 vaccinations, top medical experts say there may be another round of shots…
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Mexicali health officials suggest residents avoid flea markets
Mexican health officials recommend Mexicali residents not to shop in flea markets, but if necessary, only purchase food and cleaning products at the…
Continue Reading 10 reasons why young, healthy people really do need to get vaccinated
Young adults are now steering the course of this pandemic as the biggest spreaders of coronavirus. But many say they don’t plan to get…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine rollout for ages 12 to 15 is ‘better than expected,’ health officials say
Appointment slots are quick to fill. Excited grins are hidden behind masks. Syringes are filled and shots are ready to go into arms. The rollout of…
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Mexico rushes vaccines to teachers so schools can reopen
Mexico mounted a final push Tuesday to get all of the country’s 3 million school teachers vaccinated so it can reopen schools, perhaps by the…
Continue Reading Is pandemic purgatory worse than a lockdown? Here’s how to end your languishing
I recently went to pick up a gift card for a friend at a restaurant and came across an unseemly sight. The joint was packed to the rim with people,…
Continue Reading About 60% of American adults have had at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine, including more people of color
The US has reached a “landmark day” in the Covid-19 pandemic as 60% of American adults have gotten at least one dose of a coronavirus…
Continue Reading US task force lowers recommended age to start colorectal cancer screening to 45
The US Preventive Services Task Force on Tuesday lowered the recommended age to start screening for colon and rectal cancers from 50 to 45. The task…
Continue Reading Slow uptake of Covid-19 vaccine in rural areas could hinder the end of the pandemic, CDC says
People who live in rural areas have an increased risk of hospitalization and death from Covid-19, yet as of April, the vaccination rate in rural…
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San Luis mayor pleads for president to re-open border
For more than a year, the Southern border has been closed off to non-essential travel due to the pandemic. The City of San Luis’ Mayor Gerardo…
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Imperial County reports first pediatric death related to COVID-19
Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD) says a child under nine years old has died from COVID-19…
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Bill to make cocktails ‘to-go’ permanent, heads to governor’s desk for signature
The Arizona legislature passed a bill to permanently allow cocktails to go from restaurants, bars, and distilleries to support businesses affected by…
Continue Reading The digital world is built on advertising. How do we help kids navigate it?
When I was a child in the 1980s, advertisements showed up in predictable ways: as 30-second video spots during TV shows, audio ads on the radio, or…
Continue Reading 5 ways to repair a friendship (or leave it behind if toxic)
When a friendship hits a stumbling block, how do you know whether to work on the relationship or let it go? It can be tempting to let a friendship…
Continue Reading Most states require parental consent for Covid-19 shots for ages 12 to 15, but not all. Here’s the list.
Nearly all states require some form of parental or guardian consent for vaccine providers to administer Covid-19 shots to people ages 12 to 15, a CNN…
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CVS, Target become latest retailers to end mask rules for fully vaccinated customers
(KYMA, KECY/CNN) – CVS Pharmacy and Target will no longer require fully vaccinated guests to wear face coverings. The companies made the announcement…
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California says it needs another month to unmask
The state’s health director announced Monday that California will require people to keep wearing masks and practice social distancing indoors until…
Continue Reading More places in the US lift mask mandates. One local leader says the honor system is already not working
Several days since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said fully vaccinated Americans can — for the most part — ditch their…
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