Yuma County issued the following announcement on Nov. 24.
Yuma County Public Health District Update:
Yuma County Health Officials confirm 26 new cases of COVID-19 and *1 new death, bringing the total cases to 42,552 and total deaths to 926. Health officials are conducting contact investigations.
*NOTE: Based on the ADHS/County Vital Records Surveillance information, deaths reported occurred as described below:
- 11/16/2021 (1)
The Health District is providing COVID-19 vaccine clinics Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm throughout the month of November. You must schedule an appointment. Only Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available.
NOTE: The Yuma County Public Health Services District is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, authorized for children and adolescents ages 5 -11.
The Moderna vaccine currently can be given to anyone age 18 and over. More information can be found on the CDC's website.
The Pfizer vaccine currently can be given to anyone age 5 and over. More information can be found on the CDC's website
For more information about what you will need to bring with you to your appointment, please visit the Health District’s Immunization Program page or call (928) 317-4550.
Due to overwhelming demand for both initial vaccine and booster appointments, the Yuma County Public Health District is no longer taking walk-ins and are asking the public to call (928) 317-4550 to make an appointment.
COVID-19 Booster Update:
Yuma County Public Health Services District is offering COVID-19 Booster Vaccines for anyone eligible. Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available; however, doses of Johnson & Johnson may be limited. Please call ahead for availability at 928-317-4550. You must schedule an appointment.
NOTE: BOOSTER APPOINTMENTS are booked until next week. Local pharmacies, primary care physicians and clinics like Sunset Health and Regional Center for Border Health also have vaccines for boosters
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