Coronavirus Archives

Lab leak Covid-19 theory is like something out of a comic book, virologist says

March 31, 2021 11:56 AM CNN Newsource

Theories about a laboratory leak being the source of the coronavirus pandemic sound like something out of a comic book, one virologist says. Dr.…

The American Red Cross is in critical need of blood donations right now. Here’s how to donate

March 31, 2021 11:15 AM CNN Newsource

Despite the country slowly opening up after a year of Covid-19 restrictions, the amount of blood donations needed has stayed in high demand. American…

AMLO to get COVID vaccine next week

March 31, 2021 11:13 AM Sumiko Keil, The Associated Press

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says his doctors recommend him to get the COVID…

Researchers at ASU discover new COVID variant in Arizona

March 31, 2021 8:42 AM Sumiko Keil

Arizona State University researchers have found a COVID variant that started in…

Covid-19 was third leading cause of death last year, CDC confirms in early data

March 31, 2021 8:00 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States last year, after heart disease and cancer, according to provisional data released…

Dr. Leana Wen: Why I’m glad I took part in the Johnson & Johnson vaccine trial

March 31, 2021 7:45 AM CNN Newsource

There are three Covid-19 vaccines authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration, and they all required that each vaccine manufacturer conduct…

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine protects younger teens

March 31, 2021 4:27 AM The Associated Press

Pfizer announced Wednesday that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as…

Older adults begin to catch up on all that they missed during the pandemic after Covid-19 vaccinations

March 31, 2021 1:29 AM CNN Newsource

With a mix of relief and caution, older adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are moving out into the world and resuming activities put on hold…

As Covid-19 numbers rise, the CDC chief says she’s scared about where US is headed. But it’s not too late to change country’s course

March 30, 2021 10:54 PM CNN Newsource

New Covid-19 cases have spiked in the US in the last several days, the latest data showed Tuesday — and White House and health officials are…

RCBH offering COVID vaccines without appointment

March 30, 2021 10:13 PM Crystal Jimenez

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH) announced Tuesday, it is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to those over…

Vaccine appointments available through ECRMC

March 30, 2021 12:04 PM Arlette Yousif

El Centro Regional Medical Center is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Calexico Community Center Tuesday while supplies…

Coronavirus likely spread to people from an animal — but needs more study, new WHO report says

March 30, 2021 9:22 PM CNN Newsource

The novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19 probably spread to people through an animal, and probably started spreading among humans no more than a…

Meatpacking workers in Brawley receive COVID-19 vaccine

March 30, 2021 12:18 PM Alexandra Rangel

Dozens of workers in the meatpacking industry were vaccinated in Brawley on Monday, with the help of Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District’s…

Universal Studios Hollywood Set To Re-Open April 16th

March 30, 2021 8:24 PM Christian Galeno

LOS ANGELES (KYMA/KECY) – Universal Studios Hollywood is planning to open in two weeks. The California theme park says it will resume operations…

Germany will limit AstraZeneca vaccine to people over 60

March 30, 2021 7:05 PM CNN Newsource

Germany will only administer AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine to people aged 60 and above, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday, following the…

Impending doom? We can avoid it

March 30, 2021 4:08 PM CNN

Thank God for vaccines. The Biden administration’s mass vaccination campaign comes just as spring brings warmer weather and longer days,…

Biden in no rush to pick new FDA chief

March 30, 2021 2:11 PM CNN Newsource

More than two months into his presidency, President Joe Biden has yet to name someone to lead an agency at the forefront of the coronavirus fight:…

Imperial County remains in red tier for COVID-19

March 30, 2021 12:18 PM Sumiko Keil, Christian Galeno

Health officials say the county must remain in the red tier for the next two…

Sanitary filters put in place in Mexicali for Easter week

March 30, 2021 11:46 AM Sumiko Keil

Mexican authorities say sanitary filters will be placed to prevent a new outbreak of COVID cases from happening.…

ASU Class of 2021 to be celebrated in virtual ceremony

March 30, 2021 9:13 AM Sumiko Keil

A virtual graduation is scheduled for the class of 2021. Arizona State University has its virtual ceremony scheduled for May…