El Paso to start using rapid virus test machine that gives results in minutes
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s fire chief said the city has received an Abbott ID rapid testing machine for coronavirus. Fire Chief Mario D’Agostino…
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Police identify 25-year-old man struck, killed by car early Easter Sunday in east El Paso
UPDATE: Police on Tuesday identified the pedestrian killed as 25-year-old Nathan Jaime of El Paso. Authorities did not indicate whether the driver of…
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Paso del Norte Foundation offers Q&A on helping, getting help during virus crisis
EL Paso, Texas — The Paso del Norte Foundation hosted a video Question & Answer session Tuesday on how the community can help or get help during…
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Unemployment surges in El Paso with over 28,000 jobless in wake of virus closures
EL PASO, Texas — The number of jobless El Pasoans continues to surge, with over 5,500 new applications for unemployment filed last week, according…
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Humane Society of El Paso heavily impacted by pandemic; animals still being cared for
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many organizations that serve our community. One of them: The Humane Society of El…
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El Paso hits 300 confirmed virus cases as city extends stay home order to May 17
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported eight new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the county’s total number to the milestone 300…
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Staying Strong: Family puts on parade for breast cancer patient starting chemo therapy
EL PASO, Texas — This past Easter Sunday, one El Paso family decided to surprise their mom with a social-distancing parade. It was all to show their…
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State health call center in El Paso closed because of virus case
EL PASO, Texas — A Texas Health and Human Services Commission call center in El Paso’s Lower Valley has been closed temporarily after an employee…
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El Paso City Council extends virus emergency while examining budget shortfall, arena project
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council on Monday extended its emergency precautions ordinance for the coronavirus pandemic through May 17 as it also…
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Firefighter who had virus now among 35 recovered El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso firefighter diagnosed with the corornavirus last month is now listed among the 35 El Pasoans to date who have recovered…
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El Pasoans not complying with stay-at-home order as county nears 300 cases
EL PASO, Texas — City and county officials urged El Pasoans to stay home during the Easter weekend through a series of public safety alerts…
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23 more virus cases, no new deaths as El Paso starts to ‘approach peak’
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported 23 new coronavirus cases on Easter Sunday, bringing the county’s total number…
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Some El Paso faithful determined to worship on Easter Sunday used drive-thru service
EL PASO, Texas — With in-person services canceled to prevent the spread of coronavirus, some of El Paso’s faithful found innovative ways to worship…
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Charity feast feeds front-line medical workers at UMC
EL PASO, Texas — While doctors and nurses at University Medical Center are busy facing down the coronavirus, they found themselves getting…
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UTEP football player says he’s tested positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — A UTEP football player said Sunday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Miners fullback Forrest McKee made his…
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El Paso’s Sun Bowl is possible site for Las Vegas Raiders NFL games
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders are eyeing the possibility of Covid-19 impacting the completion date of their new Allegiant Stadium…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso man offers free supplies to those in need
EL PASO, Texas– For many of us, finding household supplies like toilet paper and water can be difficult right now because of our current…
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Watch replay: Easter Sunday Mass with El Paso’s Bishop Seitz
(Editor’s note: You can watch a replay of the Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection Sunday in the video player above.) ABC-7 partners with El Paso Catholic…
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Wind Advisory in effect Easter Sunday for El Paso & Las Cruces
EL PASO, Texas — Easter Sunday will feature windy conditions across the Borderland, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Wind Advisory…
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More than 20 patients, staff at El Paso Psychiatric Center now being treated for virus
(Editor’s note: Updated with comment from the city of El Paso’s public heath authority) EL PASO, Texas — More than 20 patients and staff at the El…
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El Paso neighborhood group feeding first-responders on front lines of virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland neighborhood group has a history of caring for first-responders. The Coyote Park Neighborhood Association is currently…
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3-D printed ICU equipment from El Paso medical firm aids in fight against virus
EL PASO, Texas — A medical group in El Paso is eager to show off an idea for improving IV lines and tube restraints in hospitals. The CEO of OTEN…
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El Paso virus cases just shy of 270, deaths hold at 2: See the map
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Public Health Department on Saturday evening reported 17 new cornavirus cases, bringing the county’s…
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Parts of northeast, central and east El Paso showing highest rates of virus infections
EL PASO, Texas — Coronavirus infections are five to six times higher in the hardest hit areas of El Paso compared to those with relatively few…
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El Paso Sheriff’s deputies search for 2 missing teen girls
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies on Saturday were looking for two missing teenage girls, both believed to be runaways, and put…
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El Paso reports 2nd virus death as cases rise over 250: See the map
EL PASO, Texas — A woman in her 70s has become El Paso’s second coronavirus death in as many days, health officials confirmed Friday. The woman died…
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Virus creates rough ride for Borderland truckers trying to keep store shelves stocked
EL PASO, Texas — Truckers and freight brokers are feeling the impact of Covid-19 as they work in overdrive to stock the shelves inside stores across…
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‘Shelter in Books’ matches teacher requests for books for students with donations to El Paso book publisher
EL PASO, Texas — Teachers and parents are searching for ways to keep their students reading while everyone is staying home during the COVID-19…
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‘El Paso Strong’ tree wearing mask brings ‘lots of smiles’ during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Centers for Disease Control is recommending all people wear cloth masks if they have to leave their homes during the…
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Gov’t watchdog says Border Patrol needlessly spent $12M at Tornillo facility
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection needlessly spent around $12 million last year to guard, house and feed as many as 2,500…
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