Arizona sends strike team to YRMC amid staffing concerns
The coronavirus pandemic has made staffing an issue for hospitals all across the country, and Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is no exception.
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Yuma County gives update on COVID-19 vaccine as cases and hospitalizations spike
Yuma County says we could get our first batch of COVID-19 vaccines within the month. This, as the county, has seen an increase in COVID cases.
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Applications now open for Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program
The grant provides restaurants up to $10,000 to reimburse costs.
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655 inmates at Yuma Prison test positive for coronavirus
An outbreak has occurred, at the prison in Yuma. At least 655 inmates have tested positive.
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Work from home numbers on the rise
Not too long ago, work from home jobs were far and few between. Just as the pandemic has changed daily life for everyone in the world, it has also changed the number of work-from-home jobs.
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Local Links: Vietnamese restaurant struggles to serve up tradition amid surge
In this week’s Local Links segment, Saigon Pho brings the Vietnamese culture to Yuma through food.
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YRMC’s top doctor pens open letter to the community
Yuma Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC) President and CEO released an open letter to the community Tuesday to address the hospital’s status facing a surge in new coronavirus cases.
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Hundreds line up for rapid COVID-19 testing in Somerton
The Regional Center for Border Health has been providing coronavirus testing since the onset of the pandemic in March. Months later, they’re starting to see a familiar scene: car after car stretching for at least a mile.
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Increased number of COVID-19 cases in Yuma prison
The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry said it had taken broad actions to mitigate coronavirus’s spread within its facilities.
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BREAKING: Mayor of San Luis Gerardo Sanchez Tests Positive for COVID-19
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KECY/KYMA) – Mayor Gerardo Sanchez of San Luis announced on Saturday evening that he has tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor of the border town released the news of his test results on a statement in his Facebook page. He mentioned having mild symptoms but did not specify what symptoms he was
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Yuma County hosts free COVID-19 saliva testing in Somerton
On Saturday, Yuma County held another COVID-19 testing event at Cocopah Casino in Somerton. Originally, Yuma County could only accommodate 700 tests but due to the high demand, the county was able to get 300 more saliva tests so at least 1,000 tests were collected out there.
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Local mayor concerned over health of day laborers
Local mayor thinks this is one area. Covid-19 is spreading.
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Daycare providers work to protect children from coronavirus
The thought of daycare during the pandemic may give some parents pause, but local child care centers say they’ve changed their procedures to protect little ones from coronavirus.
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Local businesses continue to recover under the shadow of a shutdown
From full-on shutdowns to a significant drop in foot traffic, businesses in downtown Yuma are doing everything they can to stay afloat.
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When to visit the hospital as YRMC sees influx of emergency room patients
With another national surge in COVID-19 cases within the last few weeks, hospital emergency departments nationwide and in Yuma are once again seeing an influx in triage areas.
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No talk of lockdown restrictions in Yuma County as COVID-19 cases rise
Despite hundreds of cases being reported across Yuma County in recent weeks, the county said there haven’t been any discussions about implementing lockdown restrictions.
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First responder COVID-19 rapid tests at SCFD
The kits allow for in house testing with results in as little as 15 minutes.
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Free coronavirus testing following Thanksgiving holiday
Yuma County is hosting another saliva-based coronavirus testing event at Cocopah Casino this Saturday for everyone with or without symptoms.
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Customers challenge local business’ mask rule
Bare Naked Soap Co. says some customers take issue with the shop’s mask requirement. But its owner wants to remind those who refuse to mask up, that little piece of cloth is making a big difference for small businesses.
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Free saliva testing event in Yuma County
Yuma County is hosting another COVID-19 saliva test.
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