Chicanos Por La Causa offers free COVID tests
Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) is offering free walk-up COVID-19 testing, to help do it’s part in stopping the spread of the virus.
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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 site plan is imminent.
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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 masks.
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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 patents.
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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 Thursday.
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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 morning.
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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 County announced there are no more vaccines available to the public, at least for now.
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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 units.
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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. Address: 649 9th Avenue, San Luis 85349. You can register here. While you are asked to register through the portal, members will be on-site the
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Sunset Health begins Tier 1B vaccinations
Sunset Health began administering vaccines at its clinics Tuesday to those who fall in the 1B tier.
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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 public.
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Sunset Health workers have been vaccinated, now moving to Phase 1B
Nearly 1,500 new cases in our region, since Friday.
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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 source.
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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 within hours.
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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, law enforcement personnel, educators as well as other essential workers.
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Yuma County to begin prioritizing Phase 1B vaccination groups starting Monday.
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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 influenza. Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) said this year’s flu season hasn’t been as active as previous years.
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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 patients flooded several COVID-19 units during two separate waves of cases.
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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 date.
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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 working, and keeping customers looking their best.
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