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Mexico posts new daily highs for pandemic cases and deaths

January 22, 2021 5:04 AM The Associated Press

The recent surge in cases has swamped hospitals. Mexico City is the country’s epicenter of the…

FDA approves 1st long-acting HIV drug combo, monthly shots

January 22, 2021 5:01 AM The Associated Press

Thursday’s approval of the two-shot combo called Cabenuva is expected to make it easier for people to stay on track with their HIV…

Hand sanitizer is hurting more children’s eyes, some severely, study finds. Here’s how to protect your kid

January 22, 2021 4:59 AM CNN Newsource

Hand hygiene is an important way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and, when soap and water isn’t available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer is…

CDC still working on goal to double coronavirus sequences to expand hunt for mutations

January 22, 2021 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not meet a goal to quickly ramp up surveillance for possibly dangerous coronavirus mutations,…

Evacuation order lifted after residents of Washington State town were told to flee due to explosion threat

January 22, 2021 2:32 AM CNN Newsource

Residents of a Washington State town were told to flee Thursday night due to the threat of a potential explosion, but the order was lifted early…

Residents of Washington State town told to evacuate due to the threat of an explosion

January 22, 2021 2:05 AM CNN Newsource

A fire in a Washington State town has forced residents to flee the area due to the threat of a potential explosion. Local police and fire agencies…

Four people charged in Portland after demonstrators vandalized federal ICE building, Democratic Party state headquarters

January 22, 2021 2:00 AM CNN Newsource

Demonstrators in Portland, Oregon, on Wednesday vandalized the state Democratic Party headquarters and a federal US Immigration and Customs…

The US ‘can and should’ vaccinate up to 85% of adults by the end of summer, Fauci says

January 22, 2021 1:20 AM CNN Newsource

Despite challenges with the distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of US adults…

Fauci: Vaccinations will help coronavirus variants from emerging

January 22, 2021 12:51 AM CNN Newsource, Jenny Day

Covid-19 vaccinations will not only help stop the virus from spreading, they will also hamper the coronavirus’ ability to mutate into new…

‘The Simpsons’ seemed to get it right again — by predicting part of the inauguration

January 22, 2021 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

First things first: No, “The Simpsons” cannot actually predict the future. Yet, as the longest-running sitcom in US history, the timeless…

January 21 coronavirus news

January 21, 2021 9:58 PM CNN Newsource

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20 new COVID deaths reported in Yuma/Imperial Counties Thursday

January 21, 2021 9:09 PM Jenny Day

The death toll continues to climb.…

More than 40 U.S. Army Reserve members assist on the frontlines at YRMC

January 21, 2021 5:58 PM Cody Lee

Over the past week, U.S. Army Reserve members have been working alongside frontline workers at Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC). More than 40…

Appeal denied: Former Yuma Cop convicted of rape, 20-year sentence upheld

January 21, 2021 8:27 PM Jenny Day

New details uncovered in…

Yuma Regional Medical Center administers second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

January 21, 2021 4:32 PM Adonis Albright

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) began administering the second dose of the Moderna vaccine to its frontline workers on Thursday. The latest…

Hospitals address elderly vaccine clinic

January 21, 2021 7:55 PM Alexandra Rangel

IMPERIAL COUNTY, (KYMA, KECY), El Centro Regional Medical Center and the Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District addressed concerns today about…

Canada’s governor general steps down after employees accuse her of creating a ‘toxic’ workplace

January 21, 2021 7:51 PM CNN Newsource

Julie Payette, a former Canadian astronaut and the country’s governor general since 2017, announced she would step down Thursday after she was…

SPECIAL REPORT: Blue Angels talk winter training with new Super Hornets

January 20, 2021 12:53 PM Alexandra Rangel

The Blue Angel’s homecoming to the El Centro’s Naval Air Facility has been a highly anticipated one, with last year’s air show being…

Raising Cane’s hiring 100 employees for new Yuma location

January 21, 2021 1:26 PM Sumiko Keil, Mercedes Martinez

The restaurant is set to open on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 1837 E. 16th Street.…

Bernie Sanders, Gaga’s outfit and other meme-able Inauguration moments. (But mostly Bernie)

January 21, 2021 7:30 PM CNN

It’s time to admit that making jokes about sacred historical moments like inaugurations is just part of our way of coping with overwhelming…