Yuma, Arizona - Yuma County Health Officials confirm 6 new cases of COVID-19 and 0 new deaths, bringing the total cases to 37,151, and total deaths to 834. Health officials are conducting contact investigations.
The Yuma County Public Health Services District (YCPHSD) has announced the expansion of vaccine eligibility to all Yuma County residents as the State pushes further to achieve the goal of herd immunity from COVID-19. Starting May 4, YCPHSD will hold vaccine clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays through the month of May at its location at 2200 W. 28th Street.
EACH TUESDAY IN MAY (18th & 25th) YCPHSD will be offering the Johnson & Johnson (1 dose) vaccine, 8:30 – 11:30 am at the Yuma County Public Health Services District.
EACH THURSDAY IN MAY (13th, 20th & 27th) YCPHSD will be offering the Moderna (2 doses) vaccine, 8:30 – 11:30 am at the Yuma County Public Health Services District.
An appointment MUST BE MADE by calling 928-317-4550. There is NO ONLINE registration for these clinics.
The Moderna vaccine and currently can be given to anyone aged 18 and over. More information can be found on the CDC's website.
Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine currently can be given to anyone aged 18 and over. More information can be found on the CDC's website
A State run vaccination POD (Point of Distribution) is in operation at the Yuma Civic Center in cooperation with YRMC. The POD is providing 8,000 vaccinations per week at this time. The clinic’s hours are 7 AM to 8 PM seven days a week.
The POD carries the Pfizer vaccine which is cleared to be given to ages 16 and older. Appointments are available by visiting podvaccine.azdhs.gov or calling 1-844-542-8201. Both the online registration and phone line are available in English and Spanish.
The Yuma County Health District expects to receive additional COVID-19 vaccine this week as part of its continuing effort to work with area partners in administering vaccinations. When doses are received, they will be shared with area providers to accommodate vaccination clinics throughout the County. Please visit the Arizona Department of Health Services – Vaccine Finder for the most up-to-date information on where vaccine is currently available. The website is updated frequently.
NOTE: All new cases of COVID-19 will include any positive cases from Yuma County Correctional Facilities and “Testing Blitz” locations.
- Arizona currently has 870,155 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 17,428 deaths
- Yuma County currently has 37,151 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 834 deaths
- Currently 144,012 Yuma County residents have been tested
- Currently 3 Yuma County Residents are hospitalized AS OF 8 am 05/11/21; please note the hospitalization numbers offer an accurate “snapshot” at the time of our daily update, but numbers may fluctuate throughout the day
Data is provisional and subject to change:
Yuma County Schools – Snapshot (reported weekly by ADHS)
NOTE: Recently the UofA Center for Excellence in Desert Agriculture received funding approval from the Yuma County Board of Supervisors for a wastewater (sewer) surveillance program. This would be used as a potential mitigation tool as part of a layered multi-faceted approach to address COVID-19. The public can learn more about this at the CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System web page.
I HAVE RECEIVED MY COVID-19 TEST, NOW WHAT DO I DO?:
When you can be around others depends on different factors for different situations. By following these steps (follow the link) you can continue to help stop the spread:
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TESTING OPPORTUNITIES:
YRMC
2460 S Parkview Loop #2
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 336-2160
8:00 - 11:30 am – 12:00 – 3:50 pm Mon-Fri
Must have a Doctor’s order – By appointment
No fee to you with insurance
$125 without insurance
(25% discount for not having insurance, and 10% discount if paid within 30 days of test date)
YRMC – Foothills Walk-in Clinic
11142 S Scottsdale Dr
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 336-1815
8:00 am – 1:00 pm Sat
Must have a Doctor’s order – By appointment
No fee to you with insurance
$125 without insurance
(25% discount for not having insurance, and 10% discount if paid within 30 days of test date)
San Luis Walk In Clinic - SAN LUIS
1896 E. Babbitt Ln
San Luis, AZ 85349
(928) 722-6112
7:00 am – 3:00 pm Mon-Fri
Rapid testing available
No fee to you with insurance 1 time
No appointments available, drive up testing
Antibody (COVID-19 past exposure test) & Swab (COVID-19 diagnosis test) and Flu Vaccines
San Luis Walk In Clinic - SOMERTON
950 E. Main St. Building B
Somerton, AZ 85349
(928) 236-8001
7:00 am – 3:00 pm Mon-Fri
Rapid testing available
No fee to you with insurance 1 time
No appointments available, drive up testing
Antibody (COVID-19 past exposure test) & Swab (COVID-19 diagnosis test) and Flu Vaccines
NextCare
1394 W. 16th St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 539-0055
8:00 am – 8:00 pm Sun-Sat
www.nextcare.com – Check in online
Covid-19 Testing
Antibody Testing
No fee to you with insurance
$161 without insurance
Limited number available
Doctor determines if the test will be Rapid or Send off
San Luis Urgent Care
1233 N Main St Suite 1A
San Luis, AZ 85366
(928) 550-5514
9:00 am – 9:00 pm Mon-Sat
NO RAPID TESTING AVAILABLE
Lab ONLY after evaluation with a doctor. Doctor determines if they will test.
No fee if you do not have insurance
Pinnacle Healthcare
4343 E 31st Place
Yuma, AZ 85365
(928) 341.4544
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Mon-Fri
No appointment needed. Drive-thru
Send out testing - $50
Rapid testing - $75
No fee to you with insurance
St. Francis of Assisi Yuma – Embry Health
1815 S. 8th Ave.
Yuma, AZ 85364
(480) 376-2170
8:00 am – 2:00 pm – Mon-Thurs/Sat/Sun
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Friday
No fee
St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Yuma – Embry Health
11545 E. 40th St.
Yuma, AZ 85367
(480) 376-2170
8:00 am – 2:30 pm Mon-Fri
8:00 am – 3:00 pm Sat
No fee
Arizona Desert Elementary School – Embry Health
1245 N. Main St.
San Luis, AZ 85349
(480) 376-2170
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Mon-Fri
8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Sat & Sun
No fee
PrimeCare Valley
1581 S 6th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 343-0488
Testing Daily 8:00am - 6:30pm
Rapid antigen testing available $25
Rapid antibody testing available $70
Regular-Send Out Test (PCR) No fee to you with insurance
Regular-Send Out Test (PCR) FREE to you without insurance
PrimeCare Central
284 W 32nd St
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 341-4563
Testing Daily 7:00am - 9:30pm
Rapid antigen testing available $25
Rapid antibody testing available $70
Regular-Send Out Test (PCR) No fee to you with insurance
Regular-Send Out Test (PCR) FREE to you without insurance
PrimeCare Foothills
11279 S Glenwood Ave
Yuma, AZ 85367
(928) 345-6830
Testing Monday-Friday 7:00am - 2:30pm
Saturday-Sunday 7am-11:30pm
Rapid antigen testing available $25
Rapid antibody testing available $70
Regular-Send Out Test (PCR) No fee to you with insurance
Regular-Send Out Test (PCR) FREE to you without insurance
Question of the Day: I saw the FDA just approved the Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for individuals 12 through 15 years of age. What side effects were observed during clinical trials for this age group? (Source: United States Food and Drug Administration)
- The most commonly reported side effects in the adolescent clinical trial participants, which typically lasted 1-3 days, were pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, chills, muscle pain, fever and joint pain. With the exception of pain at the injection site, more adolescents reported these side effects after the second dose than after the first dose, so it is important for vaccination providers and recipients to expect that there may be some side effects after either dose, but even more so after the second dose.
- The side effects in adolescents were consistent with those reported in clinical trial participants 16 years of age and older. It is important to note that as a general matter, while some individuals experience side effects following any vaccination, not every individual’s experience will be the same and some people may not experience side effects.
Department of Health Services (ADHS) recent updates can be found on the COVID-19 Reporting Dashboard.
- You can access the COVID-19 Reporting Dashboard
- You can access the COVID-19 Cases by Zip Code
- Please take note of new reporting data available on the dashboard:
- Summary
- Demographics
- COVID-19 Deaths
- Zip Code
- Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by Day
- Hospitalization
- Hospital COVID-like & Influenza-like illness Surveillance
- Laboratory Testing
- Congregate Settings with Positive COVID-19 Cases
- Hospital Bed Usage & Availability
- Ventilator Usage & Availability
- Hospital COVID-19 Specific Metrics
HOW can YOU get a flu shot in Yuma County?
The 2020-2021 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine is now available at the Health District, 2200 W. 28th Street in Yuma. Seasonal flu vaccinations are available for all individuals 6 months of age and older. The cost is $25.00 for adults and $10.00 for youth 18 years and younger. Medicare Part B, AHCCCS and Private Insurance are accepted upon presentation of card.
Flu vaccine is available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call: (928)317-4559
Yuma County health officials confirm “moderate spread” of COVID-19 throughout Yuma County. We encourage all residents to take the necessary precautions including physical distancing and staying home if you are sick. Remember to:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Avoid people who are sick, and avoid groups of 10 people or more.
- Clean and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces like light switches, door knobs, electronic devices, etc.
- Stay home if you are sick so you do not expose others.
- Practice physical distancing, staying 6 feet away from others.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.
JOINT INFORMATION CENTER (JIC) UPDATE
NOTE, some of the below information has been updated from previous releases. Please be sure to read all segments.
YUMA COUNTY
Yuma County Government Offices PUBLIC visitation hours are (PDF LIST):
County Administration, Human Resources and Financial Services offices at 198 S. Main Street are open to public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The County Assessor, Treasurer, Recorder and Elections Services, located at 197 S. Main Street/192 Maiden Lane, are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
County libraries continue to provide public access based on facility size and staffing to minimize exposure to COVID-19:
- The Main Library, San Luis, Somerton and Foothills Libraries will have metered access based on size and staffing, with a limit on the number of people in the library at one time.
- Heritage, Dateland, Wellton and Roll Libraries will be by appointment only, due to their smaller staffing.
- Please visit the Library’s website for more information on hours and available services.
CITY OF YUMA
City Hall is open 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Face masks are required. Patrons should please use the marked social distance spacing in customer service areas.
To honor our healthcare workers and the sacrifices they make, the City of Yuma has launched Adopt-a-Nurse Yuma, an initiative to pool local resources to provide meals and other encouragement efforts for our city’s healthcare workers. Yumans can participate by making a donation, or dropping off a thank-you, Christmas or holiday card. Residents can also simply reach out to an acquaintance in the healthcare field to thank them for the work they are doing on behalf of our entire region. Individuals, businesses, and community organizations interested in supporting the initiative are encouraged to contact Arlyn Galaviz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Marine Corps Air Station - Yuma
Effective 04 September, the Trusted Traveler Program has been reinstated. Visitors without a CAC or DOD identification will be allowed to enter with a sponsor. Visitors will be required to provide justification for needing access to the installation and granted access to the base with someone who has a CAC or DOD identification card who will be sponsoring/escorting them aboard the base.
Under the program, sponsors and/or guests may be subject to a background check.
Safety measures are still required by MCAS Yuma in order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
YUMA PROVING GROUND
Although certain access restrictions directed by the Department of the Army are in place, Yuma Proving Ground's essential test mission in support of Army modernization priorities continues. Access to Yuma Proving Ground is currently restricted to the following:
* YPG residents, including Travel Camp residents
* YPG employees
* Civilian contractors who work at YPG
* Other personnel who come to YPG for an authorized purpose (including personnel on official orders to YPG, DoD retirees/ID card holders, and delivery drivers)
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