Arizona adds Yuma County to its renters assistance program
On June 16, 2021, the Arizona Department of Economic Security announced that it added Yuma, Pima, and Maricopa counties to its Emergency Renters Assistance Program.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Becoming a nurse during a pandemic
Nearly a year and a half after the pandemic changed our lives, we’re beginning to see some normalcy. That’s in part thanks to Arizona Western College’s (AWC) nursing students and faculty.
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Yuma County not out of COVID woods
Yuma County’s COVID numbers remain low and manageable while vaccine availability is abundant. However, our unique location and proximity to the U.S. and Mexico border present real concern over possible setbacks once COVID border restrictions are lifted.
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Mass vaccination POD sites winding down across Arizona
The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) gave a press conference on Friday, announcing the closure of all mass vaccination POD sites across the state on June 28. Dr. Cara Christ, the AZDHS Director, highlighted the progress of Arizona’s vaccine rollout with nearly half of Arizonans having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Yuma Regional Medical Center reports second day without any COVID-19 hospitalizations
On Wednesday, Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) reported zero new hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients.
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Youth night at vaccine clinic June 2
The Yuma Regional Medical Center is hosting its second Youth Night for vaccines Wednesday, June 2.
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Yuma Civic Center vaccine clinic to close June 26
The COVID vaccine clinic at the Yuma Civic Center closes on June 26. Health officials remind the community to act quickly and receive your vaccine before its closed.
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Yuma County Public Health Services District extends vaccine clinics
Health officials extend COVID-19 vaccine clinic through the month of June.
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At-home COVID test now available in Yuma
COVID testing can now be done in the comfort of your own home for about $20.
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Local businesses in Yuma vs. mask mandate: do or don’t?
Many local businesses in Yuma have figured out how they’re going about implementing individual mask mandates following Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s (R – Ariz.) executive order to let businesses decide whether to keep a mandate in place. A lot of businesses around town are starting to take down their signs that ask customers to wear a face covering.
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San Luis mayor pleads for president to re-open border
For more than a year, the Southern border has been closed off to non-essential travel due to the pandemic. The City of San Luis’ Mayor Gerardo Sanchez is now saying, it’s time to fully re-open the border.
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Yuma County 39% vaccinated
Yuma County is progressing in the fight against COVID. Even with some hesitation, many locals are still getting vaccinated. Board members shared their excitement as they discussed no new deaths related to COVID-19. Each day this occurs is a great indicator of the progress being made.
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Pfizer vaccine clinic for 12-18-year olds in Somerton
The City of Somerton, along with the City of San Luis, invites youth ages 12 to 18 years of age to take advantage of the next vaccination clinic that will be Saturday, May 15.
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Arizona state-run clinic begins vaccinating 12-15 year olds
The Yuma state-run COVID-19 vaccination site opened it’s doors Thursday morning to children 12-15 years old.
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Yuma Civic Center gearing up for next round of vaccinations for kids ages 12-15
On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave the final green light for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine to be administered to kids ages 12 to 15. Following the news, vaccination sites across Arizona, including the state-supported POD site at the Yuma Civic Center, are preparing for the next wave of vaccinations.
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Kids ages 12 to 15 are eligible for COVID vaccine in Arizona
The Arizona Arizona Department of Health Services said sites in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff will start vaccinating 12 to 15 years old on Thursday, May 13.
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The new hours of operation are from Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Sunday-Tuesday.
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Teen vaccinations planned for South County students
The City of San Luis and City of Somerton are planning a vaccine event for 16 to 18-year-old residents, Saturday, May 15.
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A vaccine and a food sample at Somerton’s Vaccine Block Party
If you still need a first or second dose of the coronavirus vaccine, this Friday will give Somerton residents that chance.
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YRMC to host teen night for those 16 and older to get vaccinated
Getting your teen vaccinated for COVID? The Yuma Regional Medical Center is hosting a teen night this Friday at the Civic Center.
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