Member of Vice President Pence’s staff tests positive for virus
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House said a member of Vice President Mike Pence’s staff has tested positive for coronavirus. Pence’s spokeswoman…
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Doctors warn of ‘tinderbox scenario’ if coronavirus spreads in ICE detention
Two doctors who are medical experts for the Department of Homeland Security are sending a warning to members of Congress. The department should…
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2nd person tests positive for coronavirus in Juarez
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — A second person has tested positive for the coronavirus in Juarez, Chihuahua state health officials confirmed Friday. This…
Continue Reading Yes, young adults are sick and spreading coronavirus — but they can help stop it
Most children seem to be spared the worst of the coronavirus. People with underlying conditions appear to have increased fatality rates. And older…
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William Beaumont screening guests for virus at main gates, restricting visitation
EL PASO, Texas — William Beaumont Army Medical Center, the Department of Defense medical facility that provides comprehensive care to active duty…
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Social distancing doesn’t have to doom your weekends: We have ideas
The novel coronavirus pandemic is upending our way of life. That includes our beloved weekends. To prevent its spread, public health officials agree:…
Continue Reading Need to see a health care provider during coronavirus? Here’s what to do next
In many ways, Covid-19 is forcing the entire US health care delivery system in the US to mature into the 21st century, whether it is ready or not.…
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Coronavirus: Store owner stands by face mask prices after being accused of price gouging
Click here for updates on this story Philadelphia (KYW) — During this tough economic time, price gouging can be a big…
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Your pet won’t give you coronavirus, so hug away, experts say
To the best of current scientific knowledge, can you get the coronavirus called Covid-19 from your dog or cat? Or give it to them? “No. I think…
Continue Reading A guide to keeping your child safe and reassured as coronavirus spreads
Talking about the coronavirus is hard enough when you’re an adult. The information, numbers and advice concerning the outbreak seem to shift by…
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Special delivery: New rule allows Texas restaurants to deliver alcohol during virus closures
EL PASO, Texas – As businesses close their doors for the foreseeable future to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, many Texas restaurants are left…
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Are food deliveries and groceries safe during coronavirus pandemic? Yes, experts say
President Donald Trump and governors of various states have suggested Americans should avoid restaurants due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead…
Continue Reading Daily meditation could slow aging in your brain, study says
Taking up meditation while sheltering-in-place may not only help you cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic, it may even keep your brain…
Continue Reading South Carolina asked hospitals to allow visits only to end-of-life patients to slow the coronavirus
Hospitals all over the US are restricting visitors in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The guidance was perhaps the most strict…
Continue Reading How grocery stores restock shelves in the age of coronavirus
By Sunday, Stew Leonard Jr. and his team were ready for a break. “Saturday was really, really busy,” Leonard, the CEO and president of…
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Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies after U.S. has over 4,500 new cases in 24 hours
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to get needed medical supplies on the front lines of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Know this name: Ignaz Semmelweis, the doctor credited with championing handwashing
By now, we’ve all heard this advice countless times: Wash your hands often and thoroughly, with soap and water. It’s one of the best…
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City of San Elizario postpones mayoral, city council elections in response to coronavirus outbreak
SAN ELIZARIO , Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario announced Friday it is moving its mayoral and city council elections from May to November.…
Continue Reading Data from China shows the majority of people with Covid-19 only suffer mild symptoms, then recover
Most people who contract the novel coronavirus experience mild symptoms, according to data from China, where the worst of the epidemic now appears to…
Continue Reading How smoking, vaping and drug use might increase risks from Covid-19
Earlier this month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its Covid-19 recommendations to specifically target older adults and…
Continue Reading How to stay fit when the gym is closed and you are stuck at home
Coronavirus concerns, social distancing, gym closures and home confinement may tempt you to just curl up on the couch and binge-watch Netflix, or…
Continue Reading The number of US coronavirus cases has topped 13,000 as testing becomes more available
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order Thursday, telling residents in the most populous state to stay home. It is the most restrictive…
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What does it takes to be tested for the coronavirus in El Paso? Here’s the answer
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Thursday evening outlined what it said is the step-by-step process on how the public can…
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El Paso officials confirm 3 new virus cases, doubling total infected to 6
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso officials announced three additional positive tests for coronavirus in the county on Thursday, doubling the total number of…
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California governor issues statewide order for people to stay home amid virus outbreak
SACRAMENTO, California — All 40 million residents in the state of California have been ordered to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus.…
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Texas Gov. Abbott orders dine-in restaurants, bars and gyms closed statewide
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order Thursday that shuts down all dine-in operations for restaurants and bars across…
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U.S. football team stranded in Honduras; some players from Las Cruces
All they want is to finally be able to come home. Five people from Las Cruces find themselves stranded in Honduras because of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Coronavirus kills 4 family members and sickens others after a dinner in New Jersey
A New Jersey woman and three of her children died from coronavirus, and two other relatives are in critical condition, a family member said. Another…
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El Paso faces blood shortage as donations plummet due to virus worries
EL PASO, Texas — Blood donations in El Paso have come to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus outbreak. Vitalant Blood Services has had to…
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‘You might be OK, but someone else won’t’: El Paso mom quarantines with diabetic toddler amid virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Health officials across the world have emphasized the need for elderly people to stay home and take extra precautions as the…
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