A vaccine and a food sample at Somerton’s Vaccine Block Party
If you still need a first or second dose of the coronavirus vaccine, this Friday will give Somerton residents that chance.…
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Child abuse hotline calls and texts rose during the pandemic. Here’s how to help
Calls to a major child abuse hotline increased in the early months of the pandemic, new research has revealed. The findings add fuel to worries that…
Continue Reading CDC projects ‘sharp decline’ in Covid-19 cases by July, but calls variants a ‘wild card’
The United States could see a drop in Covid-19 cases and deaths by July if vaccinations remain high and people adhere to certain prevention measures,…
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YRMC to host teen night for those 16 and older to get vaccinated
Getting your teen vaccinated for COVID? The Yuma Regional Medical Center is hosting a teen night this Friday at the Civic…
Continue Reading Canada authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
Children in Canada ages 12 to 15 can now get vaccinated against Covid-19. Health Canada, the national department of health, announced Wednesday it…
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Arizona lawmaker catches COVID months after vaccination
Tucson Democratic Representative Alma Hernandez gets COVID-19 after been fully vaccinated for nearly three…
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3 Vegas casinos cleared for full capacity after worker vaccinations
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Some Las Vegas Strip casinos have been allowed to open at 100% capacity, officials said Tuesday, after showing Nevada state…
Continue Reading US vaccination rates have been falling as the supply has increased
With slowing vaccination rates across the country, the US will need to shift its strategy toward local accessibility to get out of the Covid-19…
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Biden aims to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4
Already more than 56% of American adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and nearly 105 million are fully…
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California urges people to vacation in state, boost tourism
California tourism leaders are urging residents to spend their pent-up travel dollars exploring their home state, as coronavirus case numbers stay…
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Non-essential businesses prepare to reopen in San Luis R.C.
Health officials reopen nightclubs and bars, including extending the hours of restaurants, gyms, and…
Continue Reading Covid vaccines need to be more accessible for workers who can’t easily take time off, expert says. Or the US may face a winter surge
With slowing vaccination rates across the country, the US will need to shift its strategy toward local accessibility to get out of the Covid-19…
Continue Reading Fauci to adolescents on the fence about the Covid-19 vaccine: ‘Be part of the solution’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he hopes children and teens won’t hesitate when the US Food and Drug Administration authorizes a coronavirus vaccine for…
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Imperial County changes its mask policy
Imperial County residents can feel the wind on their faces again. The Board of Supervisors has lifted is mask mandate for outdoor areas.…
Continue Reading States ready plans to vaccinate 12-to-15-year-olds against Covid-19
President Joe Biden said his administration is “ready to move immediately” if and when the US Food and Drug Administration authorizes the…
Continue Reading If the US doesn’t reach 80% immunity, the nation could see another winter surge of coronavirus, says vaccine expert
As health experts point to the challenges the nation faces in reaching herd immunity, some are warning of the danger of not getting there: another…
Continue Reading If the US doesn’t reach 80% herd immunity, the nation could see another winter surge of coronavirus, says vaccine expert
As health experts point to the challenges the nation faces in reaching herd immunity, some are warning of the danger of not getting there: another…
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Pfizer to seek authorization for Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 11 in September
Pfizer expects to file for full US Food and Drug Administration approval for its Covid-19 vaccine for people ages 16 to 85 this month, and will seek…
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Why some vaccinated people won’t go maskless — even outdoors
Texas resident Robert Soto can’t wait to visit his favorite karaoke spots in Austin. He says he’ll be wearing his mask when he belts out “Amber” by…
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Arizona reports 701 additional COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths
The state’s pandemic totals rose to 865,280 cases and 17,355 deaths, according to the state’s coronavirus…
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