Yuma County Coronavirus Archives

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Yuma County

May 4, 2020 11:16 AM Sumiko Keil

Find the nearest location on coronavirus testing in Yuma County starting this week.

Gym owner frustrated that gyms aren’t considered “essential”

May 4, 2020 9:47 AM Crystal Jimenez

After Governor Doug Ducey extended the stay-at-home order last Thursday, one local Yuma gym owner expressed his concerns as to why fitness isn’t considered essential enough to open up the gym doors again.

Food drive in San Luis helps those in financial need

May 3, 2020 2:20 PM Ericka Conant, April Hettinger, Jackie Lopez

Sunday morning the Gethsemani Baptist Church Food Ministry in San Luis held a meat drive for members of the community.

Yuma church among first in Arizona to reopen its doors

May 3, 2020 6:16 PM Cody Lee

After six weeks of drive-in and online church, a local Yuma church has been selected by the Governor’s office to resume church services back inside of their building – as a trial run for Yuma County.

No inmates at Yuma State Prison test positive for virus so far

May 3, 2020 1:53 PM Ericka Conant

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) has launched a dashboard tracking coronavirus (COVID-19) within the prison system.

Yuma County coronavirus cases surpass 100

May 2, 2020 3:00 PM Ericka Conant, April Hettinger

There are now 101 confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Yuma County.

Arizona Testing Blitz kicks-off in Yuma County

May 2, 2020 4:39 PM Cody Lee

Hundreds of people packed the parking lot of Sunset Health, all in hopes of finding peace of mind during this pandemic.

Local girl battles Primary Lymphedema amid COVID-19

May 1, 2020 12:14 PM Carmen Valencia

A local family in Yuma is trying to battle their way during the coronavirus pandemic while keeping their 10-year-old daughter safe.

WATCH NOW: YRMC offers details on free drive-thru coronavirus testing

May 1, 2020 4:32 PM Lisa Sturgis

Yuma Regional Medical Center holds live press conference to announce free drive-thru testing

Five additional cases of coronavirus in Yuma County

May 1, 2020 3:23 PM Lisa Sturgis

The Yuma County Health District (YCHD) confirmed five new cases of coronavirus Friday afternoon. That brings the countywide total of cases to 94.

Yuma barbershop owner frustrated at AZ extended stay-at-home orders

April 30, 2020 12:01 PM Crystal Jimenez

A local barbershop owner expressed frustration over the extension of Governor Doug Ducey’s stay-at-home orders on Wednesday.

Healthcare a top concern for Arizonans amid COVID-19 outbreak

April 30, 2020 5:41 PM Aziza Shuler

Open enrollment for 2020 health care plans under the Affordable Care Act ended before the U.S. was aware of the coronavirus pandemic.

Possible summer school options for students amid health crisis

April 30, 2020 11:29 AM Carmen Valencia

Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced on Wednesday he has decided to extend the stay-at-home order until May 15th due to the ongoing battle with the coronavirus impacting Arizona.

Y-M-C-A!

April 30, 2020 5:39 PM Joe Teposte

YMCA offering emergency daycare for essential workers

Yuma County now at 89 confirmed coronavirus cases

April 30, 2020 3:03 PM Ericka Conant

Yuma County Health Services District (YCHSD) confirmed four new cases of coronavirus Thursday afternoon, bringing the countywide case total to 89.

Sunset Health to offer drive-thru coronavirus testing in Yuma County

April 30, 2020 1:23 PM Sumiko Keil, Christian Galeno

Sunset Health along with the Arizona Department of Health Services and Sonora Quest Laboratories will be conducting a drive-through coronavirus testing.