YRMC: First Yuma County mass vaccination site in the works
The distribution of more vaccines is still up in the air for Yuma County, but as we wait, Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) says a mass vaccination…
Continue ReadingYuma County Coronavirus
Mayor teams up with restaurants to serve up message on masks
Restaurant owners and Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls are coming together to ask Yumans to wear…
Continue Reading
Yuma locals donating blood to help patients with COVID-19
The need for blood and convalescent plasma is at an all-time high as it could be used to treat COVID-19…
Continue Reading
Arizona health director video previews vaccine distribution
The Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) addressed the state of both coronavirus and vaccines in a video message released…
Continue Reading
Yuma County out of coronavirus vaccines
There are no more coronavirus vaccines available in Yuma County. That’s the message the Yuma County Public Health District (YCPHD) sent out Thursday…
Continue Reading
Yuma County says no more COVID-19 vaccines available, at least for now
There’s been some confusion surrounding vaccine distribution, particularly how to get a shot if you qualify for phase 1B. But on Thursday, Yuma…
Continue Reading
Army National Guard serving on the frontlines in Yuma
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is continuing to see many COVID-19 patients occupying beds throughout three separate coronavirus…
Continue Reading
Free COVID testing in San Luis this week
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – COVID-19 testing is happening Jan. 14 and 15 at the Chicano Por La Causa ECD Center in San Luis Arizona from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
Continue Reading
Sunset Health begins Tier 1B vaccinations
Sunset Health began administering vaccines at its clinics Tuesday to those who fall in the 1B…
Continue Reading
Sunset Health to begin offering limited number of coronavirus vaccines
Sunset Health announced Monday it is ready to start vaccinating a limited portion of the…
Continue Reading
Sunset Health workers have been vaccinated, now moving to Phase 1B
Nearly 1,500 new cases in our region, since…
Continue Reading
Home Grown: Local farmers go above and beyond to maintain COVID safety
It’s critical for farmers to maintain a safe and healthy work environment as they are carrying the weight of the nation’s food…
Continue Reading
Slots for Yuma coronavirus vaccine fill within hours
It didn’t take long for Yuma County to run out of its latest round of coronavirus vaccines. Once registration opened, slots for the shots filled up…
Continue Reading
Yuma County to begin next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations next week
Yuma County announced on Friday it is ready to move into phase 1B of the vaccination process. This next category includes people over the age of 75,…
Continue Reading Phase 1 B of COVID-19 vaccine starts Monday in Yuma County
Yuma County to begin prioritizing Phase 1B vaccination groups starting Monday.…
Continue Reading
A possible silver lining in the coronavirus pandemic: fewer flu cases
This year’s flu season has been overshadowed by the coronavirus pandemic. But perhaps there’s a silver lining to come of it: fewer cases of…
Continue Reading
SPECIAL REPORT: Local frontline workers and patients recovering from COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many people in our community, from those contracting the virus to the frontline workers. At YRMC, hundreds of…
Continue Reading
Yuma restaurant expanding patio after grant approval
Crouse’s Flat Top Grill gives us an update on his grant application. The application was approved within approximately two weeks of the submission…
Continue Reading
Local Links: Yuma beauty salon restyles strategy during pandemic
Premier Salon didn’t know what to expect at the start of the pandemic. But so far, it’s been able to get restyle its business model, to keep staff…
Continue Reading
Yumans share their take on the latest COVID-19 $600 stimulus payment
Congress recently failed to come to an agreement to secure $2,000 checks for millions of Americans, many of whom have been struggling to make ends…
Continue Reading