EL CENTRO â Imperial County Public Health Department has confirmed the death of the youngest local victim of COVID-19.
The health department issued a press release Tuesday announcing that it had received notice of the death of a child under the age of 9 several weeks ago. It was not only the countyâs first COVID-related death for a child younger than 9; it was the first death of anyone younger than 20. In fact, out of the countyâs 726 COVID deaths, only 37 of them have been persons younger than 50.
ICPHD attributed the delay in the release of the news to its verification process.
Pfizer gets green light for ages 12-15 in the Valley
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News 11 s Arlette Yousif has more on the CDC and WSSSR decision
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Imperial County kids ages 12 to 15 can now roll up their sleeves for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Imperial County Public Health Department sent out a press release early Thursday morning with the news.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup or WSSSR are both onboard after reviewing the Pfizer vaccine studies in this younger age group.
Local medical professionals are already vaccinating children ages 12 to 15.
What we know about the Pfizer vaccine for children 12-15
ICPHD may begin vaccinating children ages 12-15 soon - News 11 s Arlette Yousif reports
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - As the Food and Drug Administration approves the two-dose COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 12 to 15 years of age, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has some discussion ahead regarding the vaccine.
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine study showed only minor side effects for children ages 12 to 15. Imperial County Public Health Department Officer Dr. Stephen Munday says he’s not surprised. The data are actually very encouraging. They showed very, very strong efficacy in this age group. Not surprising, ‘cause this is a group that has a very strong immune system and the safety data looked really good as well, says Dr. Munday
Imperial County changes its mask policy
Imperial County changes its mask policy
County suspends outdoor mandate - News 11 s Wiley Jawhary reports
IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Imperial County residents can feel the wind on their faces again. The Board of Supervisors has lifted its mask mandate for outdoor areas, as long as individuals can physically distance and avoid crowds.
The Board made the decision Monday after hearing from the Imperial County Public Health Department (ICPHD). It reported low coronavirus hospitalization rates, and a declining number of new cases.
Supervisors signed off on the following guidance for face coverings:
Recall petitioners can still withdraw signatures
Of the more than 1.6 million signatures collected in a petition to initiate the recall of Gov. Gavin Newsom, 3,300 were received and verified in Imperial County.
The Imperial County Registrar of Voters Office announced Tuesday that local petition signers have until June 8 to change their minds.
The elections department explained that pursuant to Elections Code section 11108(b), any voter who has signed the recall petition may withdraw their signature, if they so choose, by providing a written request.
Although there is no specific format required, a written request for signature withdrawal must include:
Voterâs name