Lawmakers and hospital leaders reflect pandemic’s impact on the region
YUMA, Arizona (KECY, KYMA) – Yuma has reported more than 70,000 cases of COVID since the pandemic began, according to the Arizona Department of Health (AZDHS).
And tragically, over 1,000 people have died from the virus.
On March 20, 2020, the first COVID case was reported in Yuma County.
Less than a month later, Yuma Public Health reported the county’s first death.
“I knew it was coming because it was so contagious at the time, but I didn’t realize how important it was.
The hospital has opened its own COVID unit.
Dealing with different subspecies as multiple surges hit the United States over the years.
Nurses work overtime to help patients breathe.
A constant battle against respiratory viruses.
During a tour inside YRMC’s COVID unit on December 22, 2021, Amanda Sherpensteen told KYMA:
Following the Omicron surge, YRMC was able to officially close its COVID department.
Over 100 cases reported locally last weekmany returned to normal life.
County Supervisor Lynn Pankraj said the county is back on track thanks to all those who made sacrifices during the pandemic.
“Yuma County has done a great job together as usual because we worked great with each other,” said Pankraj.
Although the number of cases is declining, AZDHS recommends vigilance.
People experiencing COVID symptoms are still saying they should self-quarantine.
