Imperial County to ease coronavirus restrictions
California health officials announced Tuesday afternoon Imperial County has lowered its coronavirus numbers to the point, where it can begin easing restrictions.
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First shots of Johnson & Johnson vaccine administered in Yuma County
Progress is being made in the fight against COVID-19 with the first ever shots of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine being administered in Yuma County.
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Latest foothill sewage test shows a decline in COVID exposure
Officials at the University of Arizona and the Yuma County Public Health Services District say new samples now show a lower level of concern regarding Foothill’s latest sewage tests.
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Confusion among some local restaurants after Governor’s Executive Order
News 11’s Adonis Albright speaks with local businesses about their experiences YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Business appears to be picking back up across Yuma County after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey lifted COVID-19 restrictions on capacity last Friday. Although this is great news for businesses that have been struggling to stay afloat amid the pandemic,
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Local businesses adjusting to new Executive Order
In a new executive order going into effect on Friday, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey lifted occupancy restrictions for businesses throughout the state.
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Arizona’s top doctor discusses new Executive Order
In a new executive order going into effect Friday, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey lifted occupancy restrictions for businesses throughout the state.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Heads to South County
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – The very first vaccine clinic will open up at the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center this week, bringing vaccine efforts to the farthest end of Yuma County. The vaccine clinic starts on Friday, March 5th. To qualify, you must: Be a San Luis, Arizona resident. Be 65 or older. Have an
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SPECIAL REPORT: Local hospitals take proactive approach to COVID oxygen shortage
Oxygen is needed by almost every living organism, but some COVID-infected patients cannot breath it on their own which is why the demand has gone up during major outbreaks.
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YRMC seeing fewer COVID-19 hospitalizations
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) said it has been admitting fewer COVID-19 patients. As a result, the hospital moved to change its visitation rules on Monday.
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Yuma Board of Supervisors discuss COVID-19 vaccine distribution
A mass vaccination site may be in the near future for Yuma County.
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YRMC eases visitor restrictions
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) announced Monday it will begin allowing some patient visitation.
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Centenarian celebrates her 105th birthday
“I’m just so grateful! So happy that God kept my brain still working, that I can think, and be thankful, and I am thankful,” proclaims Floriene Bakken.
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Local Links: Party supply business tries to make ends meet
Jay’s Party Rentals in Yuma was at what seemed like the height of it’s success right before the pandemic. But when the coronavirus brought social events to a halt, the rental business took a hit.
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COVID-19 saliva testing at AWC on Saturday
Pre-registration is required for this free event.
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Yuma Salvation Army offering free face masks
The Salvation Army in Yuma said it helped hundreds of people during the pandemic with it’s social services. Now it’s offering free face masks to those in need.
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More than 200 COVID vaccine doses wasted in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has revealed 220 COVID-19 doses have been wasted, or spoiled across the state. And, ADHS says, Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is on the list of clinics with missing shots.
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More seniors are being vaccinated in the community
Progress is being made on vaccinating residents in senior living facilities in Yuma County as Johnson and Johnson’s single-dose vaccine is deemed overall safe and highly effective according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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COVID saliva testing available at AWC this weekend
Yuma County and ASU partner up once again for a COVID testing this weekend.
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Albertsons to offer coronavirus vaccines
Albertsons has announced it will offer coronavirus vaccines to the public beginning Tuesday morning.
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Home Grown: Ag technology used for wastewater COVID detection
The agriculture industry is already doing what it can by supplying the nation with healthy crops to eat during the pandemic, but they are now going above and beyond to help the community detect the COVID virus before they show any symptoms.
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