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Yuma Mayor Douglas Nicholls on Thursday evening rescinded a municipal mask mandate.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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The CDC is tracking a recent uptick in Covid-19 cases. Its chief says spring breakers and eased restrictions concern her
Top US health officials say they’re encouraged by the accelerating Covid-19 vaccinations. But not enough Americans are fully vaccinated yet to…
Continue Reading US government stops distribution of Eli Lilly Covid-19 antibody treatment due to spread of coronavirus variants
The US government in coordination with Eli Lilly said it will no longer distribute the Covid-19 monoclonal antibody therapy bamlanivimab for use on…
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Gov. Ducey’s new EO sparking reaction across the state
Many are chiming in after Governor Doug Ducey decided to lift several COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The executive order allows bars and restaurants to…
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Yuma locals still having trouble getting COVID vaccine
The demand for COVID-19 vaccines still exceeds the supply for Yuma County, and one 82-year-old local is losing hope he will ever be able to get an…
Continue Reading When will kids and teens be vaccinated against Covid-19?
With more than 44 million people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in the United States, many adults are hopeful that a more normal life is on the…
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SPECIAL REPORT: The benefits of staying active during the pandemic
It’s now been a year since the coronavirus lockdowns have changed everything: from our routines, to our social lives. For a lot of us, the concept of…
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UK variant of coronavirus detected on UofA campus
The University of Arizona announced Thursday the UK variant of coronavirus has been detected on…
Continue Reading New legislation would reduce toxic heavy metals in baby food
US lawmakers announced they will propose a new bill to limit the amount of heavy metals contained in baby food after a congressional investigation…
Continue Reading ‘One mistake after the other.’ How AstraZeneca went from pandemic hero to villain
After teaming up with Oxford University, AstraZeneca produced a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine in just nine months, a huge achievement that will…
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California to expand coronavirus vaccine eligibility
California will expand coronavirus vaccine availability to anyone older than 50 beginning in April, and it will offer shots to anyone older than 16…
Continue Reading Biden announces new vaccination goal in his first White House news conference: 200 million shots in first 100 days
President Joe Biden participated in his first presidential news conference on Thursday, where he’s expected face a wide-ranging set of…
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Gov. Doug Ducey releases new guidelines on COVID restrictions
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced several updates to the state’s COVID measures, including events, businesses, and local ordinances, on…
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EU proposes vaccine controls as ‘raid’ in Italy uncovers millions of AstraZeneca doses
The European Union proposed tighter controls on the export of Covid-19 vaccine doses on Wednesday, marking the latest spat between the bloc and the…
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Volunteers needed for COVID vaccine clinic in Yuma
Yuma Regional Medical Center said it needs non-clinical volunteers for the clinic starting Wednesday, March 31, to Saturday, April 3.…
Continue Reading If you’ve gained weight during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Here’s what to do about it
Some people may have gained more than 1.5 pounds on average per month during Covid-19 shelter-in-place orders last March and April. Forty-five out of…
Continue Reading How many Covid-19 vaccine doses are in play now — and what to expect next
As vaccine eligibility begins to open up nationwide, the United States is likely to head into April with at least 196 million Covid-19 vaccine doses…
Continue Reading Africa’s second coronavirus wave was much worse than the first, analysis shows
The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has hit Africa much harder than the first wave, a new analysis has shown. Daily new infections across the…
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Mystery remains about Sputnik vaccines seized in Mexico
Mexican prosecutors said Wednesday they remain unsure whether the supposed Russian coronavirus vaccines seized in Mexico last week are real or…
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