Yuma County Coronavirus Archives

AWC disburses Cares Act funds to spring 2020 students

May 8, 2020 4:16 PM Ericka Conant

Arizona Western College (AWC) students enrolled in for-credit classes on March 13 of 2020 will receive stimulus funds as long as they…

Yuma County coronavirus cases rise by 19

May 8, 2020 3:32 PM Ericka Conant

The Yuma County Public Health District confirmed 19 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) Thursday, bringing the countywide total to 176.…

YRMC launches drive-thru Covid-19 testing tomorrow

May 8, 2020 10:10 AM Sumiko Keil, Dominique Newland

As part of Governor Doug Ducey’s Testing Blitz, the Yuma Regional Medical Center is having free drive-through testing for COVID-19 this Saturday, May…

Child becomes second person to die from coronavirus in Yuma County

May 7, 2020 5:41 PM Lisa Sturgis, Ericka Conant, Jenny Day

Tragic news Thursday from Yuma County Health District (YCHD.) Health officials confirmed the county’s second death due to coronavirus, and they say…

Proposed 2021 budget to cut millions from City of Yuma spending

May 7, 2020 5:26 PM Aziza Shuler

Surveys from the U.S. Conference of Mayors show nearly every city across the nation with a population over 50,000 will see a revenue decline this…

YRMC gears up for drive-thru Coronavirus testing

May 7, 2020 3:54 PM Cody Lee

As restrictions lift across the state, round two of drive-thru Coronavirus testing kicks off on Saturday…

COVID-19 survivors could donate plasma to treat patients in critical condition

May 6, 2020 11:12 AM Carmen Valencia

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve throughout the world, healthcare organizations will participate in research studies amid finding…

Locals living on the edge, ignoring social distancing and stay at home orders

May 6, 2020 5:27 PM Aziza Shuler

We’re on the cusp of summer, triple-digit temperatures are creeping up, but stay at home orders are still in…

YRMC to go blue for healthcare workers

May 6, 2020 6:57 PM Lisa Sturgis

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) will be feeling blue for the next several nights. But the hospital’s not sad, it’s paying tribute to its…

Yuma County coronavirus cases climb by 9

May 6, 2020 3:25 PM Lisa Sturgis

Yuma County District Health (YCDH) confirmed another nine cases of coronavirus Wednesday, bringing the countywide total to…

Garin brothers looking ahead

May 5, 2020 10:56 PM Rob Fram

The reality of the Coronavirus Pandemic put that to an abrupt end back in March, ending the possibility for the Garin brothers and the Tigers to make…

County responds: Can COVID-19 spread throughout bodies of water?

May 5, 2020 7:13 PM Arianna Shell

County responds: Can COVID-19 spread throughout bodies of water? …

Yuma County Officials: Phases to reopen Yuma’s Economy

May 5, 2020 11:31 AM Carmen Valencia

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced last week that the stay-at-home order will be extended until…

City of Yuma invites public to ‘Zoom’ in on city council meeting

May 5, 2020 4:53 PM Aziza Shuler

The City of Yuma’s regularly scheduled city council meetings are typically held at city hall in downtown Yuma. However, as the city pivots with the…

Yuma County sees largest single-day jump in coronavirus cases

May 5, 2020 3:21 PM Lisa Sturgis

Yuma County District Health (YCDH) announced Tuesday it has confirmed another 18 cases of coronavirus. That brings the countywide total to…

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Delivery and meal prep services gain popularity in Yuma

May 5, 2020 10:15 AM Gabriel Salazar

A changing economy means new opportunities especially for delivery services through apps such as Instacart and Grubhub.…

Yuma residents can participate virtually in city council meeting

May 5, 2020 7:28 AM Sumiko Keil

The City of Yuma invites the community to a Zoom conference on Wednesday, May 6, to participate in the City Council meetings from the comfort of your…