Another Covid-19 surge is avoidable, top health officials say. Here’s what could fuel or curb another spike
The US may face another Covid-19 surge soon — one that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief says “truly is…
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ICE accusations, South African COVID-19 variant, Calexico crime sprees and store closures
Calexico captivated much of the Valley’s attention this week with everything from a burglary spree to the arrest of multiple sex offenders occurring…
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EC Regional Medical Center to host vaccination clinic for Calexico residents
El Centro Regional Medical Center is scheduled to host a vaccination clinic on Tuesday, March 30.…
Continue Reading Conceivable that unvaccinated children could go to camp or playgrounds this summer, Fauci says
Children may not need to be vaccinated for Covid-19 for parents to send them to camps or playgrounds this summer, the nation’s top infectious…
Continue Reading What kids are telling us about their pandemic lives
As more children get to head back to in-person school after a year of virtual learning, they bring with them the lessons learned from a year of…
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2M+ Arizonans have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose
Nearly 3.2 million doses have been administered since the vaccination program launched in December. As of Saturday, 1.2 million Arizonans have been…
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Birx shares her chilling conclusion as America arrives at a moment of introspection on the coronavirus
The US may finally be getting a handle on the coronavirus pandemic, but for so many Americans, it’s too late, and that disconnect is raising…
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More store closures coming to downtown Calexico
t’s no secret that the pandemic has impacted every business sector possible and in the city of Calexico, those impacts have become a reality for…
Continue Reading Strengthen your heart like a pro athlete
When you think of professional athletes training, you might have an image of impossibly grueling workouts that the average person could never get…
Continue Reading Record Covid-19 vaccinations don’t mean it’s time to relax, officials say
Health officials are warning Americans not to relax in the fight against Covid-19, despite a record daily number of vaccine doses being administered…
Continue Reading Just 2 states haven’t shared when they plan to start vaccinating everyone 16 and older
Only two states — Arkansas and New York — have yet to announce when they’ll open Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and…
Continue Reading Lessons from Bubbe for this pandemic Passover
Oy vey! It’s a pandemic Passover. The good news is you don’t have to sit next to Uncle Morty again this year and hear the same story…
Continue Reading US sets new daily record for number of vaccines administered, White House says
A new daily record for administering Covid-19 vaccines was set Friday, but many experts reiterate that the pandemic is far from over. The total…
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Mayor Nicholls urges personal responsibility after lifting COVID-19 orders
Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls is speaking out after getting rid of the municipal mask mandate that required everyone to wear a…
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Increasing levels of COVID-19 in sewage prompts mayor to speak out
Precaution, testing and vaccination are encouraged SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Mayor Gerardo Sanchez announced Friday that the University of…
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World Health Organization Finishes Report On COVID-19 Origins
(KYMA/KECY) – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday said its report on the origin of the Coronavirus has been finalized. WHO’s lead official…
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Two Cases of South African Variant Found In Arizona
PHOENIX (KYMA/KECY) – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) reported the first cases of the South African COVID-19 variant in two test…
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ASU seeks help with Yuma COVID-19 site, volunteers earn Pfizer vaccine
The Arizona State University Research Enterprise (ASURE) is seeking non-clinical volunteers to fill over 900 openings in support with an upcoming…
Continue Reading ADHS declines FEMA offer for federal clinics in Arizona
The director of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) on Friday turned down an offer from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) …
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Over 3,000 vaccines still available for registration
The Arizona Department of Health Services wants you to know about the 6,300 vaccines open to the public. As of Friday, there are nearly 3,500…
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