Many wait up to 7 days for test results in Yuma
In Yuma County, there are several ways to get tested for COVID-19. However, an actual test can take one to three days with results coming back later…
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Yuma ranks 15th among U.S. Covid hotspots
In a report showing 50 metro areas currently experiencing n increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases, Yuma ranks 3rd and El Centro ranks…
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Seven YCAT employees test positive for COVID-19
The Yuma County Area Transit ( YCAT) comes forward after seven of its employees tested positive for the coronavirus.…
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10 Fry’s Employees Test Positive for COVID-19
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – Ahead of the holiday weekend and as many of us hit the grocery stores, Fry’s Food and Drug has confirmed that at least 10…
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Yuma County coronavirus cases now top 6,600
Yuma County health officials confirmed nearly 200 new coronavirus cases Thursday, pushing the countywide total of cases above the 6,600…
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Wednesday was another disappointing day for Yuma County’s battle against coronavirus. The county added another 273 new cases for a total of…
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Arizona frontline workers seek more action from Trump Administration
Ahead of Vice President Pence’s visit to Arizona Wednesday, Arizona Democratic leaders and frontline workers held a conference to discuss what they…
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YRMC hiring dozens of workers to keep up with demand
As we see record COVID-19 numbers in Yuma, the need for medical professionals is at an all time high. Yuma Regional Medical Center says there is a…
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Yuma County gyms to close amid COVID-19 cases
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs an executive order stating all gyms, bars, and movie theaters to close down amid the global pandemic. …
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YRMC hits highest COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital understaffed
AZ surge line transfers slowing down as hospital ICU beds across the state near…
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CVS to offer coronavirus testing in Yuma
CVS Pharmacy is now offering coronavirus testing in Yuma.…
Continue Reading 300+ new cases reported in Yuma County
Yuma County health officials confirmed more than 300 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, pushing the total number of cases countywide to…
Continue Reading Yuma County coronavirus cases approach 6,000
The number of coronavirus cases in Yuma County continues to climb towards the 6,000…
Continue Reading YRMC encourages rising physicians to stay in Yuma
This pandemic has revealed the need and appreciation for our health care workers and Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is doing its part to ensure…
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Mayor of San Luis, “The border wall is not the reason for COVID-19 case surge”
The Mayor of San Luis, Gerardo Sanchez, is coming forward after several remarks were made regarding the new border…
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Federal Transit Administration awards $8.2 million in grants to YCAT
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration awards an $8.2 million grant to the Yuma County Intergovernmental Public…
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Yuma County launches new hotline focused on face coverings
A key portion of the CDC’s coronavirus prevention plan is sparking confusion and controversy here in Yuma County. We’re talking about masks, and…
Continue Reading The surge goes on in Yuma County and across Arizona
The Yuma County Health District (YCHD) confirmed another 269 new cases of coronavirus Sunday, bringing the countywide total to more 5,700…
Continue Reading Yuma County sees 150+ new coronavirus cases
The Yuma County Health District (YCHD) confirmed another 160 new cases of coronavirus Friday, bringing the countywide total to more 5,500…
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Yuma County adds new information line to answers mask questions
Yuma County will activate a new hotline to answer residents’ questions about current mask…
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