YRMC discusses handling of potential COVID-19 peak
As the number of positive COVID-19 cases continues rise, Yuma Regional Medical Center says they are prepared to care for patients as a community hospital.
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There are now 670 cases in Yuma County
The latest report shows progress in terms of testing, with nearly 7,000 Yuma residents now screened.
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Yuma Regional Medical Center releases surge plans
Today, YRMC confirms 21 of these patients are in the ICU and the ICU has not reached capacity. The hospital has also released the following plan:
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Dozens rally outside of State Prison Complex in Yuma
Saturday afternoon, dozens rallied, demanding the release of inmates at the local Arizona State Prison Complex.
Continue Reading Yuma County up 41 new coronavirus cases
New statistics show the 20 to 44 age group continues to make-up the largest bulk of cases — representing 41% of all cases countywide. However the critical 65+ category is steadily growing, now with 111 cases.
Continue Reading 96 case spike in Yuma County – largest single-day jump to date
Health officials also report three additional deaths from the illness, bringing the total number of countywide coronavirus victims to 10.
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Preschool worker tests positive for coronavirus
The Crane Elementary School District announced Friday afternoon an employee of the Great Beginnings Preschool has tested positive for coronavirus.
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COVID-19 drive-thru testing in Wellton today
As coronavirus cases continue to rise in Yuma County, more and more COVID-19 drive-thru testing is popping up county-wide.
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Mr.G’s and Chile Pepper re-opening Friday
Mr. G’s and Chile Pepper have finally announced they’ll reopen Friday. The popular restaurants temporarily closed in early May after an employee tested positive for coronavirus.
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Yuma and El Centro potentially future COVID-19 hotspots; Yuma’s peak on the way
According to The New York Times, Yuma could be one of the next hot spots for a coronavirus outbreak.
Continue Reading Pediatrics employee from YRMC tests positive for COVID-19
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) confirms an employees from its 22nd Drive Pediatrics Clinic has tested positive for coronavirus.
Continue Reading 20 more cases of coronavirus in Yuma County
The Yuma County Health District confirmed another 20 cases of coronavirus Thursday, bringing the countywide total to 508.
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Regional Center for Border Health brings second round of testing to Wellton Saturday
The Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH) announced Thursday it will bring another round of coronvirus testing to Wellton Saturday afternoon as part of the Arizona Testing Blitz.
Continue Reading Testing in Yuma County surpasses 5,500
The most up to date numbers, on the coronavirus in Yuma and Imperial counties.
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Married couple, both health care workers, battling COVID-19
Wife recovers at home as her husband battles COVID-19 on a ventilator in the hospital.
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Visitors Information Center reopens to tourists and Yuma residents
The Yuma Visitors Information Center reopened this week after closing, in the midst of the pandemic.
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Local DJ helps donate funds for COVD-19 through music
24-year-old Alonso Rojas was born and raised in Yuma, Arizona. He lives to entertain people through his passion of DJing, but with Covid-19 spreading through his community he’s had to put it on hold.
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County Public Health Department weighs in: Getting beyond “COVID-19 fatigue”
County Public Health weighs in: Covid-19 still hitting Yuma
Continue Reading Two more coronavirus deaths in Yuma County
The Yuma County Public Health District (YCPHD) confirmed Tuesday two additional deaths from coronavirus.
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Doctors find new atypical symptoms linked to COVID-19 in elderly and children
Doctors at Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) are learning new things about the novel coronavirus every day. YRMC is expanding its criteria for testing, no longer basing it on exposure to the virus but including an ever-evolving list of atypical symptoms.
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