So far, coronavirus mutations don’t mean much, big study finds
A giant study of more than 12,000 mutations in the novel coronavirus finds none of them has made a big difference in how easily it infects people,…
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Fauci says he’s worried about what coronavirus case numbers will be 3 weeks after Thanksgiving
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s final pre-Thanksgiving plea is to keep any indoor holiday gatherings as small as possible as the country endures record…
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‘We’re all in this together,’ Biden says of virus fight in message to the nation on eve of Thanksgiving
WILMINGTON, Delaware — On the eve of Thanksgiving, President-elect Joe Biden delivered an address to the American people from Delaware. The…
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El Paso Catholic church pastor, who survived being held hostage by African rebels, dies of Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Catholic church pastor is among the city’s latest victims to die from Covid-19 after battling the virus for about a…
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FDA authorizes new Covid-19 antibody test that quantifies specific levels of antibodies
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for Kantaro Bioscience’s Covid-19 antibody test kit, the group…
Continue Reading Astronauts experience these key changes in space that could impact their health, new research shows
As humans explore worlds beyond Earth on longer missions in the future, it’s crucial to understand how our bodies may react to a sustained lack…
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The US reported more than 2,100 deaths in a single day. Things are projected to get worse
More than 2,100 Covid-19 deaths were reported in the US on Tuesday — making it the highest one-day coronavirus death toll the country has…
Continue Reading Thanksgiving could be the ‘mother of all superspreader events,’ health expert warns
The coronavirus pandemic is raging across the US as cases explode and deaths spike. More than 2,100 Covid-19-related deaths were reported Tuesday,…
Continue Reading US sets record for Covid-19 hospitalizations amid fall surge
There are 88,080 people currently hospitalized with Covid-19, setting a record for hospitalizations amid a continuing fall surge, according to the…
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El Paso surpasses 900 virus deaths; record 36,704 active cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 28 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday. It brings the death toll to…
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One-on-one with Mayor Dee Margo discussing his pandemic strategy to oppose shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Mauricio Casillas sat down with El Paso Mayor Dee Margo to discuss his strategy to get the pandemic under control.…
Continue Reading 50 ways to celebrate a birthday during a pandemic
Dear Mom: You mean the world to me. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we can’t celebrate your 50th birthday in person like we had envisioned…
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An El Paso family gathering turns into a nightmare after 7 contract virus
EL PASO, Texas — One group of El Paso family members surprised another family trying to comfort an elderly man with heart disease. But a caring and…
Continue Reading CDC director cites this website to back in-school learning. Its designer calls that ‘bananas’
A Brown University economics professor said she is surprised to hear the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is relying on…
Continue Reading Need a Covid-19 nurse? That’ll be $8,000 a week
In March, Claire Tripeny was watching her dream job fall apart. She’d been working as an intensive care nurse at St. Anthony Hospital in…
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WATCH: ICU doctor warns ‘this is what you’ll see at the end of your life’ if Covid precautions aren’t taken
ST. LOUIS, Missouri — After notifying a family their loved one had died from Covid-19, ICU Dr. Ken Remy felt compelled to send a message to…
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New Mexico lawmakers approve $330M virus relief bill, including $1,200 payments to unemployed
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Legislature has approved a $330 million coronavirus economic relief package that will send checks directly to…
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El Paso county judge imposes new curfew with governor’s approval
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Tuesday announced a new nightly curfew that he said meets with the approval of Texas Gov.…
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Doña Ana Co. has 10% of NM’s virus cases, 14% of deaths; businesses get testing option to avoid closure
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Tuesday reported an additional 2,107 Covid-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to nearly 86,500…
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Gov. Abbott on ABC-7 predicts ‘vaccines we will be capable of delivering to El Paso in just weeks’
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s Erik Elken spoke late Monday afternoon to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott about the Covid-19 pandemic response. You can watch the…
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1st patient receiving Covid-19 antibody infusion at El Paso Convention Center hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced the creation of a coronavirus antibody treatment infusion wing at the state-run…
Continue Reading As Covid-19 cases surge, health care workers say PPE is still a struggle
As the country grapples with surging coronavirus cases, some hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities are still struggling to maintain adequate…
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Oscar Leeser speaks out on death of his mother, says she was ‘the victim of Covid-19’
UPDATE, Nov. 24: Former mayor and now-mayoral candidate Oscar Leeser is confirming that his mother died from having contracted Covid-19. “My mother…
Continue Reading Trump administration considers shortening recommended virus quarantine time
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s coronavirus task force is reviewing evidence about how long people need to quarantine to be…
Continue Reading 61% of Americans changed their Thanksgiving plans due to Covid-19 spikes, new poll finds
Sixty one percent of Americans have changed their Thanksgiving plans due to recent spikes in Covid-19 cases, according to new poll results released…
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
NEWARK, New Jersey — OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.…
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Minneapolis doctor wipes away tears in describing Covid-19’s toll on hospital workers
Dr. Shirlee Xie took care of five patients with Covid-19 the last time she worked at her Minneapolis hospital. One recovered and was discharged after…
Continue Reading We need a nationwide Covid alert-level system to save lives and restore jobs, former CDC director says
Covid is surging exponentially in much of the country, with six new infections every second and one death every minute. Many states are hitting…
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‘Keep everyone safe’: El Paso psychologist offers tips on having a meaningful holiday while apart
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re just days away from the holiday known for bringing people together. But this Thanksgiving, many must stay physically…
Continue Reading There was a 28% increase in child Covid-19 cases over the last two weeks, American Academy of Pediatrics says
As officials continue to warn about traveling over the holidays amid the fall surge, health experts are also investigating the virus’ impact on…
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