Pfizer asks FDA to allow emergency use of its Covid-19 vaccine in U.S.
NEW YORK, NY — Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its Covid-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that…
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5 things to know for November 20: Covid, election lawsuits, Apple, Australia, immigration
Winter means holiday cheer for some and for others — check out this list of fun stuff to do to help offset the blues. Here’s what you…
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The US just recorded more than 2,000 Covid-19 deaths in a day. One model predicts that number will keep growing
More than 2,000 American deaths were recorded by Johns Hopkins University on Thursday — the highest number since early May. And as the virus…
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Texas Guard ‘stands down,’ won’t replace inmate workers at El Paso morgue; attendants to be hired
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Military Department is now standing down for “mortuary duty” and won’t be replacing jail inmates who have been used to…
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El Paso mayor says health care ‘just fine’ as top doctor describes ‘dire situation’ with virus
EL PASO, Texas — At a Covid-19 briefing Thursday afternoon, City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza described a “dire situation” as he…
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WHO recommends against using remdesivir to treat Covid-19
The World Health Organization has updated its ongoing guidance on Covid-19 medications to advise against using the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat…
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US seeing unprecedented coronavirus spread, White House says
The United States is seeing the fastest spread yet of the coronavirus, the White House Coronavirus Task Force said in its first public briefing in…
Continue Reading US coronavirus cases soar to new daily high of more than 185,000
Coronavirus cases in the United States reached another daily high Thursday with 185,759 new infections, according to Johns Hopkins University data.…
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‘Busting out of the seams’: West Texas hospitals in Odessa, Lubbock areas pushed to the limit by virus surge
ODESSA, Texas — Denise Mourning tried to hold back the tears behind her face shield. The acute care nurse practitioner in Odessa was reflecting…
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Mexico becomes 4th country to hit 100,000 virus deaths; over 1,700 of those are in Juárez
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — A top health official says Mexico has passed the 100,000 mark in Covid-19 deaths, becoming only the fourth country –…
Continue Reading This young ER doctor had to tell Covid-19 patients when it was time to say goodbye to their families. Then the virus knocked him down
When coronavirus first hit in March, Dr. David Burkard found himself having some of the toughest conversations of his life. He had to let patients…
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Governor seeks virus relief as New Mexico, Dona Ana County set case records; 12-year-old child dies
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said during a briefing Thursday that she would call a special session of the legislature next…
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Major coronavirus outbreak hits crew of US Navy warship
There has been a major coronavirus outbreak aboard a US Navy guided missile destroyer, the USS Michael Murphy, which has spread to nearly one-quarter…
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How risky are certain holiday activities amid the pandemic? Texas Medical Association offers risk assessment chart
EL PASO, Texas — The holiday season is here. Thanksgiving is a week away and Christmas is only a month away. As you head out for those holiday…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas to distribute 1st antibody to help fight Covid-19
LUBBOCK, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday touted the arrival of a new antibody treatment as progress in Texas’ fight against the…
Continue Reading Nurses, hospitals and doctor groups urge public in open letter to ‘celebrate responsibly’ during the holidays to stop Covid-19
As Covid-19 cases rise across the country, leading U.S. medical and health organizations called on the American public to celebrate safely this…
Continue Reading CDC recommends against travel for Thanksgiving
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that Americans should not travel for Thanksgiving, and has posted updated guidelines for…
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CDC urges don’t travel for Thanksgiving as virus surges
ATLANTA, Georgia — As the pandemic surges across the country, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued new guidance Thursday recommending that…
Continue Reading Click here now! Smartphones may be making us more impulsive
Being glued to your smartphone could be causing you to make impulsive decisions and crave immediate gratification. In fact, people who spend more…
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19 new El Paso virus deaths; active cases drop for 1st time in 6 weeks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 19 coronavirus-related deaths and 672 new cases Thursday. The death toll…
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‘Much harder to get a good outcome when people stay home’: El Paso doctor warns non-Covid patients are delaying essential care
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The number of coronavirus patients in El Paso remains at a near record high. However, even as hospitals are strained due to…
Continue Reading Are American adults capable of quarantining?
If you think quarantine needs a better publicist in the United States, you might be right. New Zealanders went into a strict lockdown and so did…
Continue Reading 25 fun things to do this winter
Winter brings holiday cheer, fresh snow and lacy designs on frosty windows, plus a suite of seasonal celebrations that span the globe. Whether…
Continue Reading BioNTech and Pfizer will seek emergency US authorization for vaccine on Friday, CEO says
German company BioNTech and its partner, drug giant Pfizer, will ask the US on Friday to allow emergency use of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, CEO…
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County judge predicts more than 1,000 El Paso virus deaths by year’s end as he works to craft new plan
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego offered a dire coronavirus warning Wednesday evening about what we could see in the next two…
Continue Reading Democratic Republic of the Congo declares the end to its 11th Ebola outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) officially declared the end of its 11th Ebola outbreak Wednesday, six months after the first cases of the…
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Community outreach campaign seeks to educate El Pasoans on Covid-19 risk
EL PASO, Texas– It can be overwhelming to see Covid-related commercials constantly reminding you how to stay safe during this pandemic. The El Paso…
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Las Cruces Walmart, Albertsons & Texas Roadhouse locations facing 2-week shutdowns due to virus cases
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces big-box retailer, a major grocer and a popular restaurant were all ordered Wednesday to shut down for two…
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U.S. & Mexico to extend border restrictions until late December
EL PASO, Texas — U.S.-Mexico border restrictions are set to be extended until late December, the news agency Reuters reported on Wednesday evening…
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Doña Ana County shatters new virus case & death records; Las Cruces zip code among top infected in state
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County shattered coronavirus records for new cases and daily reported deaths amid an ongoing surge in New Mexico…
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