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…
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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…
Continue Reading As some states open Covid-19 vaccines to all, many others are still weeks away. Here’s a timeline.
The tweet came as a surprise. John McGee, 21, told CNN on Tuesday that he was mindlessly scrolling through Twitter last Monday when he saw…
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Imperial County nears moderate COVID-19 status
As of Friday, the Imperial County Public Health Department recognizes the positive direction Imperial Valley is headed…
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San Felipe tightens safety restrictions ahead of spring break
With spring break around the corner, San Felipe makes sure restrictions are put in place before people began to…
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Benched: COVID-19 restrictions’ impact on indoor sports
COVID restrictions are easing up in the Valley, but not soon enough for indoor sports. While team practice has been indefinitely postponed, coaches…
Continue Reading Autopsy of a pandemic: 6 doctors at the center of the US Covid-19 response
This past January, just a few days after the inauguration of President Joe Biden, six of the doctors responsible for the previous…
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Mexico tops 200,000 COVID-19 deaths
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador resident prepared to call out more military, state, and local personnel to spur the vaccination effort as…
Continue Reading Virtual school can be damaging to children’s mental health, CDC study says
Virtual instruction may pose more risks to the mental health and wellness of children and parents than in-person learning, according to a study…
Continue Reading How to safely celebrate Passover and Easter this year: Dr Wen’s advice
Passover begins this Saturday, and Easter will soon be upon us. As more people are getting vaccinated, people are wondering what activities are safe.…
Continue Reading Dangerous Covid-19 variants could mean all bets are off on the road to normalcy, expert warns
The evidence that Americans are gearing up for a return to normal life is growing apparent. States are relaxing capacity restrictions for public…
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ICPHD: Orange tier on the horizon
Imperial County Public Health Department says it could be closer to moving down a tier as coronavirus cases continue to fall. El Centro Regional…
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Clinic to provide Johnson & Johnson vaccine to farmworkers
Local vaccine providers continue to make efforts to vaccinate farmworkers and agricultural…
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Yuma mayor rescinds mask mandate
Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls on Thursday evening rescinded a municipal mask mandate. …
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