El Paso’s virus death streak halted, but double-digit new infection rate continues
EL PASO, Texas — After a record-setting six straight days of coronavirus deaths, public health officials said El Paso’s death toll held unchanged at…
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Trump says he’s taking unproven malaria drug in case he gets virus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the coronavirus, even though…
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‘This does not define us’: Las Cruces mariachi teen who survived 25 surgeries has message for class of 2020
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — For the past eighteen years of his life, Oñate High Senior Greg Rocha has been enamored by mariachi music. “Very…
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US coronavirus death toll passes 90,000 but influential model lowers its prediction
A key coronavirus model has revised its death projection for the United States slightly downward, now forecasting that 143,360 people will die by…
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Early results from Moderna coronavirus vaccine trial show participants developed antibodies against the virus
Study subjects who received Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine had positive early results, according to the biotech company, which partnered with the…
Continue Reading Early results from Moderna coronavirus vaccine trial show participants developed antibodies against the virus
Volunteers who received Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine had positive early results, according to the biotech company, which partnered with the…
Continue Reading More evidence US childhood vaccinations are dropping amid coronavirus pandemic
The number of childhood vaccines administered in Michigan has dropped by as much as 22% amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report released…
Continue Reading Delirium and agitation may follow Covid-19 infection, study says
Delirium, confusion and agitation may be common in severe coronavirus infections while patients are hospitalized, according to a new review of…
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Virus cases top 6,000 in New Mexico & 300 in Dona Ana County, Otero County Prison outbreak grows
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Monday reported five more deaths and 165 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. Figures…
Continue Reading Yoga may ease symptoms of depression, study says
Weekly sessions of yoga may ease depressive symptoms in people with other mental health issues, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of…
Continue Reading China backs coronavirus investigation but says it should wait until pandemic is contained
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he supports calls for an investigation into the handling of the coronavirus pandemic at a key summit Monday, but…
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As virus infections still climb in Juarez, Chihuahua’s governor resists push to reopen
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — There were no new coronavirus deaths reported Monday in the city of Juarez, with the death count holding at 158, however…
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Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine
President Donald Trump claimed Monday he is taking hydroxychloroquine after asking the White House doctor if he could take it — despite the…
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Age-proof your brain by keeping your heart healthy, study says
If you want to keep your brain sharp and focused as you age, it’s important to keep your heart healthy. People with more risk factors for heart…
Continue Reading Staying Fit, Staying Safe: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s podcast for May 18
Fitness centers are starting to reopen around the country. Whether you are ready to go back or prefer to exercise at home, CNN Chief Medical…
Continue Reading Talking to yourself matters. Here’s how to do it in a pandemic
For Andy Hull, this was the year that a lifelong dream of being a philosophy professor was set to culminate. Then a pandemic hit. The sixth-year…
Continue Reading If your kids are acting out, they might just be sad
The pandemic brought a major upheaval to the lives of Amber Sparks and her 5-year-old daughter, and her daughter is exhibiting unruly behavior…
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Some Texas gyms begin to reopen with limits
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some gyms in Texas begin the process of reopening Monday, but business won’t look as usual. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered…
Continue Reading Worried about beef shortages and price spikes? Here’s what happens if you eat less meat
Coronavirus came for Americans’ hamburgers in early May. On May 5, the fast-food chain Wendy’s announced that some menu items were…
Continue Reading More than 100 infections linked to fitness classes in South Korea, study finds
Indoor fitness classes could provide a route for spreading coronavirus, researchers in South Korea report. They found evidence that a single, intense…
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More than 100 infections linked to fitness classes in South Korea, study finds
Indoor fitness classes could provide a route for spreading coronavirus, researchers in South Korea report. They found evidence that a single, intense…
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Governor doesn’t respond to El Paso County judge’s request for a halt to reopening
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Sunday night said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott still had not responded to his request made a…
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6th day in a row of El Paso virus death as fatality total hits 47
EL PASO, Texas — For a sixth-straight day, El Paso County saw death resulting from coronavirus. Health officials on Sunday reported one new death…
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El Paso free coronavirus testing dates & locations have been amended
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced that it has amended its coronavirus testing dates and locations for this week. Testing remains…
Continue Reading Health officials double down on the dangers of mass gatherings as states reopen more venues
Just as more Americans are allowed to visit beaches, attend church indoors or eat inside a restaurant, health officials say gathering in large groups…
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Texas has 785 new virus cases, 31 more deaths as meatpacking industry fuels outbreak
DALLAS, Texas — Another 785 Texas residents have tested positive for Covid-19 and there have been 31 more deaths linked to the novel coronavirus,…
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Nearly 100 new virus cases in New Mexico, a dozen in Doña Ana County, as some restrictions are eased
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials confirmed nearly 100 new coronavirus infections on Sunday amid an easing of restrictions -…
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Juárez reports virus death for 6th day in a row, 15 new cases including a prison outbreak
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Deaths from the coronavirus in the city of Juárez increased by one on Sunday, while 15 new cases were reported – including…
Continue Reading Make your rescue or foster pet a ‘forever’ friend
Fuzzy, furry friends are filling our homes since the lockdowns due to cornoravirus began in early March. Over the last two months, the numbers of…
Continue Reading Contact tracing 101: How it works, and why it’s so critical in fighting coronavirus now
Thousands of Americans could soon join the ranks of disease detectives in one of the most important battles against coronavirus. Contact tracing has…
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