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Yuma County issued the following announcement on Dec. 17.

Yuma County Health Officials confirm 53 new cases of COVID-19 and *5 new deaths, bringing the total cases to 43,568 and total deaths to 954. Health officials are conducting contact investigations.

*NOTE: Based on the ADHS/County Vital Records Surveillance Information, deaths reported occurred as described below:

• 12/02/2021 (1)
• 12/04/2021 (1)
• 12/07/2021 (1)
• 12/09/2021 (1)
• 12/10/2021 (1)

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community against COVID-19. Vaccines are effective in preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death; they also help reduce the spread of the virus in our community.

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 December 1- 22, 2021. Onsite vaccine clinics will resume January 4th  2022. You must schedule an appointment.

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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