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COVID-19 vaccine doses tossed around state, low amounts in Pima County
COVID-19 vaccine doses tossed around state, low amounts in Pima County By Megan McNeil | February 25, 2021 at 6:47 PM MST - Updated February 25 at 7:29 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) -In December and early January, AZ Family reported Maricopa County had more than 500 vaccine doses go to waste for various reasons. So, we wanted to know – is that happening here?
Vaccines started making their way into arms in Pima County in December. Since then, the county has administered more than 240,000 COVID-19 vaccines. Inevitably, some of the vaccine doses allocated to them, though, won’t be used.
Driver hospitalized after crashing into light post
The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries according to Yuma police
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A man was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after his car crashed into a pole along Fouth Avenue Wednesday night, according to the Yuma Police Department.
Police say the collision occurred just before 7 p.m. in front of the Filiberto’s restaurant.
The sole occupant of the Pontiac involved was taken to Yuma Regional Medical Center.
According to Yuma Police, there was no damage to the surrounding area including the light post that was hit.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Detention facilities are filling up fast in Yuma, AZ but strict social distancing guidelines are now forcing immigration officials to release some migrants into town with a date to appear in court later.
YUMA, ARIZ. – Overwhelmed border officials are now releasing dozens of migrants into a rural community in southern Arizona, and it’s leaving local leaders on edge, saying they’re not equipped to handle it.
As the Biden administration starts to focus on immigration reform, it’s enticing many newcomers to try and cross but the borders are still closed and it’s causing some confusion and a battle in border towns.
Canyon Distributing makes special delivery to local frontline workers
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Canyon Distributing is the Desert Southwest s premiere bottling company for a variety of drinks and spirits. but, on Friday morning they made a little change to their delivery schedule.
Staff from Canyon Distributing met with members of the City of Yuma and Yuma Regional Medical Center. The company dropped off several cases of water and energy drinks at the Yuma Civic Center where COVID-19 vaccinations are being administered.
City of Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls was in attendance and thanked the men and women who have been working diligently to control the spread of the deadly Corona Virus. The delivery was made possible by a joint campaign between the city and the hospital.