(CNN)Concerned that there weren't enough people signing up to get vaccinated against Covid-19, officials in one small Arizona county changed the vaccine eligibility requirement to encourage more people to make appointments.Now, in Gila County Arizona -- located 90 minutes east of Phoenix -- anyone above the age of 18 can get vaccinated. "We were struggling to find folks within the 65 plus category to sign up for the vaccine," Michael O'Driscoll, Gila's director of health and emergency management, told CNN.As a result, O'Driscoll said he made a request to the state in February to open...…(CNN)Concerned that there weren't enough people signing up to get vaccinated against Covid-19, officials in one small Arizona county changed the vaccine eligibility requirement to encourage more people to make appointments.Now, in Gila County Arizona -- located 90 minutes east of Phoenix -- anyone above the age of 18 can get vaccinated. "We were struggling to find folks within the 65 plus category to sign up for the vaccine," Michael O'Driscoll, Gila's director of health and emergency management, told CNN.As a result, O'Driscoll said he made a request to the state in February to open...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The 7,000 residents of Sequim, Washington, nestled in a valley on the Olympic peninsula two hours west of Seattle, are grappling with a big question: Has the QAnon conspiracy taken hold of their mayor?“Why do you publicly support QAnon,” two callers asked this week during the mayor’s monthly “Coffee with the Mayor” community access radio broadcast.“What does the Punisher symbol mean to you?” asked another caller, referring to the comic book antihero icon that has been adopted by QAnon followers. “Are you concerned that the publicity received...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The 7,000 residents of Sequim, Washington, nestled in a valley on the Olympic peninsula two hours west of Seattle, are grappling with a big question: Has the QAnon conspiracy taken hold of their mayor?“Why do you publicly support QAnon,” two callers asked this week during the mayor’s monthly “Coffee with the Mayor” community access radio broadcast.“What does the Punisher symbol mean to you?” asked another caller, referring to the comic book antihero icon that has been adopted by QAnon followers. “Are you concerned that the publicity received...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Rev. Josh Saefkow walked across the stage before his congregation at in Fayetteville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, holding up the front page of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The pastor, an avid news reader, had been saving the paper through 2020, to urge reflection in his final Sunday sermon of the year.“What a devastating year this has been,” he said, then turned to 2021.“We got a little election coming up,” said Saefkow, referring to the January 5 Senate runoffs. Quiet laughter rippled through the pews, as few have been unable to escape...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Rev. Josh Saefkow walked across the stage before his congregation at in Fayetteville, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta, holding up the front page of the Atlanta Journal Constitution. The pastor, an avid news reader, had been saving the paper through 2020, to urge reflection in his final Sunday sermon of the year.“What a devastating year this has been,” he said, then turned to 2021.“We got a little election coming up,” said Saefkow, referring to the January 5 Senate runoffs. Quiet laughter rippled through the pews, as few have been unable to escape...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Valerie Ponomarev sealed the envelope of her ballot and walked to the silver drop box in Alpharetta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. “I’ve been looking forward to this day for so long,” she exclaimed. Her absentee ballot disappeared down the narrow metal opening.The excitement she felt in the simple delivery of the early ballot is the opposite of how she felt on November 3. Ponomarev’s birthday is December 2, so she was still 17 on Election Day, too young to vote. Then she learned both of her state’s Senate seats on January 5, as no candidate...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Valerie Ponomarev sealed the envelope of her ballot and walked to the silver drop box in Alpharetta, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. “I’ve been looking forward to this day for so long,” she exclaimed. Her absentee ballot disappeared down the narrow metal opening.The excitement she felt in the simple delivery of the early ballot is the opposite of how she felt on November 3. Ponomarev’s birthday is December 2, so she was still 17 on Election Day, too young to vote. Then she learned both of her state’s Senate seats on January 5, as no candidate...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The homeowner in Duluth, Georgia, opened her screen door and softly said, “I’m not good at English.” The two volunteers, clutching clipboards and political fliers, were on the Korean woman’s porch to talk about the January 5 Senate runoffs.“I speak some Korean,” said Grace Pai, in Korean. “It’s terrible,” Pai added in broken Korean. Pai explained how she and her fellow volunteer, Syed Hussain, were canvassing houses for the Asian American Advocacy Fund to talk to Asian American voters for Democratic challengers in the runoffs.“My mother...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — The homeowner in Duluth, Georgia, opened her screen door and softly said, “I’m not good at English.” The two volunteers, clutching clipboards and political fliers, were on the Korean woman’s porch to talk about the January 5 Senate runoffs.“I speak some Korean,” said Grace Pai, in Korean. “It’s terrible,” Pai added in broken Korean. Pai explained how she and her fellow volunteer, Syed Hussain, were canvassing houses for the Asian American Advocacy Fund to talk to Asian American voters for Democratic challengers in the runoffs.“My mother...WW…

(CNN)At least one of the people attendingon Friday night -- without wearing masks or adhering to social distancing -- is a Los Angeles police officer. The gathering sparked an investigation by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, and the LAPD said the department is now attempting to identify LAPD employees, who may have been in attendance.The LAPD officer, who a source identified to CNN as a current officer in the LAPD's southwest division, spoke to CNN on the night of the party. The officer defended the gathering Friday night saying, "Everybody is either family or works at the same...…(CNN)At least one of the people attendingon Friday night -- without wearing masks or adhering to social distancing -- is a Los Angeles police officer. The gathering sparked an investigation by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health, and the LAPD said the department is now attempting to identify LAPD employees, who may have been in attendance.The LAPD officer, who a source identified to CNN as a current officer in the LAPD's southwest division, spoke to CNN on the night of the party. The officer defended the gathering Friday night saying, "Everybody is either family or works at the same...WW…

By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Dozens of people attended a party at a bar in Los Angeles on Friday night – without wearing masks or adhering to social distancing.The party, according to a spokeswoman for the Hollywood bar, was meant to be a mix of first responders as a way to celebrate their profession.CNN was tipped off to the event by a source with direct knowledge of the party, who was told it would involve 100 to 150 law enforcement personnel at Sassafras Saloon.The crowd inside was plainly visible through the bar’s windows from the sidewalk Friday night, drinking...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Dozens of people attended a party at a bar in Los Angeles on Friday night – without wearing masks or adhering to social distancing.The party, according to a spokeswoman for the Hollywood bar, was meant to be a mix of first responders as a way to celebrate their profession.CNN was tipped off to the event by a source with direct knowledge of the party, who was told it would involve 100 to 150 law enforcement personnel at Sassafras Saloon.The crowd inside was plainly visible through the bar’s windows from the sidewalk Friday night, drinking...WW…

El Centro, California (CNN)Coronavirus is winning the battle in El Centro, California. It's in almost every patient in the hospital. Tents are being put up to handle even more cases. It's on the streets, forcing rescuers to put on protective suits and cumbersome masks before they approach people needing help. And it's not stopping. Even as nearby and faraway facilities take patients to try to ease the load, more and more sick people keep coming. And so do the deaths. The workers are exhausted. . It's loud inside the large blue tent at El Centro Regional Medical Center. Cooled air is...…El Centro, California (CNN)Coronavirus is winning the battle in El Centro, California. It's in almost every patient in the hospital. Tents are being put up to handle even more cases. It's on the streets, forcing rescuers to put on protective suits and cumbersome masks before they approach people needing help. And it's not stopping. Even as nearby and faraway facilities take patients to try to ease the load, more and more sick people keep coming. And so do the deaths. The workers are exhausted. . It's loud inside the large blue tent at El Centro Regional Medical Center. Cooled air is...WW…