Block party supplies free food, administers vaccines
The City of Somerton plans to host a vaccine block party outside of the old City Hall on N. State Avenue Friday, May 7, with vaccination…
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No appointment necessary
Arizona Department of Health Services announced that no appointment is necessary for the COVID-19 at state-run vaccination sites. But the state-run…
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Local doctor’s offices and clinics eligible to order COVID-19 vaccine directly from CDC
Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Dr. Cara Christ announced a major way to expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Starting next week,…
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Your questions answered during Dr. Christ COVID-19 vaccine town-hall
Doctor Cara Christ holding a tele-town hall Wednesday evening to specifically talk to those living in parts of the county with low vaccination…
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Mexican Consulate To Hold Vaccination Events Across Yuma County
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – The Mexican Consulate in Yuma is rolling out two opportunities to get inoculated against COVID-19 across Yuma County.…
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Arizona health director wants to talk to Yuma County about shots
If you live in Yuma County, and you still haven’t gotten your coronavirus vaccine, the Director of the Arizona Department of Health Services would…
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Shots on demand now available at Yuma Civic Center
Getting a coronavirus vaccine in Yuma County just got as simple as showing up to get your…
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South County celebrates Cinco de Mayo
City of Somerton to hold a Cinco de Mayo celebration on Friday May 7,…
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Local healthcare providers begin using J&J shot following lift of pause
The FDA and CDC lifted the pause on the Johnson & Johnson single dose covid vaccine for all adults following a safety…
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New campaign push to vaccinate community
There’s a new push to vaccinate more people in yuma and it’s aimed at helping protect our community against the virus. Between 800 to a thousand…
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Yuma’s state-run clinic begins giving second dose COVID-19 shots
The state-run COVID-19 vaccination site at the Yuma Civic Center began administering second doses of the Pfizer shot…
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Vitalant in urgent need of blood donors
Vitalant says you are still eligible to donate blood if you have received a COVID-19…
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COVID vaccination clinic for San Luis residents
The City of San Luis is scheduled to have a fourth vaccination clinic for its…
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Yuma County ranks 9th in Arizona for vaccine rollout, according to YRMC
Vaccine availability in Yuma County has gone up 160% in the last month, but Yuma County still ranks 9th in Arizona for the percentage of people…
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Yuma vaccine site sees decline in people booking appointments
As the supply of the COVID-19 vaccine goes up, the number of people booking an appointment is going down. This is sparking YRMC to look for better…
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Department of Corrections administers more than 12,000 vaccines
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) continues to offer COVID-19 vaccines to inmates at state and private…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Child abuse cases spike, with kids back in school
Family advocacy center Amberly’s Place has seen a spike in child abuse cases, ever since kids went back to class.…
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What getting a vaccine looks like at the Yuma Civic Center
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine at the new state-supported POD site at the Yuma Civic Center takes less than 30 minutes. It’s quick, easy, and best of…
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YRMC has more COVID vaccine appointments available
Yuma Regional Medical Center says it’s received 7,000 doses for this…
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Yuma County seeing less COVID-19 tests amid vaccine rollout
With Easter Sunday right around the corner, there’s concern over a so-called “Spring surge” in COVID-19 cases, a scene that’s currently playing out…
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