Washington nursing home where dozens died faces federal fine of $600,000
The Life Care Center of Kirkland, Washington, which was an epicenter of Covid-19 cases in the early days of the pandemic, faces a fine of more than…
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El Paso hospital and expectant moms prepare for pandemic baby deliveries
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center is taking steps to prepare for child deliveries in the coronavirus era. The hospital has now assembled a…
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El Paso has 10 new virus cases, jumping total to 78: See map of case locations
EL PASO, Texas – The number of coronavirus cases in El Paso County jumped to 78 on Thursday night with 10 new confirmed infections, prompting…
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Military offers glimpse of Doña Ana County quarantine site for Fort Bliss soldiers
FORT BLISS, Texas — Fort Bliss commanders said Thursday they were stepping back from an announcement just a day prior to raise the risk condition…
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El Paso small business relief fund quickly overwhelmed with grant requests
EL PASO, Texas — An effort by El Paso’s city and county governments to soften the blow on local businesses struggling to survive because of the…
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Resident at halfway house for parolees in El Paso is diagnosed with coronavirus; over 50 others quarantined
EL PASO, Texas — A resident at a halfway house for state prison parolees in far east El Paso County has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, and…
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‘Even under quarantine there’s ways we can show kindness to each other’: Community cupboard set up in Las Curces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — An act of kindness goes a long way, especially during these trying times. Which is why one Las Cruces woman is taking…
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Nearly all Americans are under stay at home orders but Fauci says the US needs more coronavirus restrictions
The novel coronavirus has a strong grip in the United States and the nation’s top infectious disease expert says the whole country should…
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Top doctor says White House coronavirus task force still missing 50% of testing data
Dr. Deborah Birx said that the White House coronavirus task force is missing 50% of the data for coronavirus tests that have been conducted. Birx,…
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How Fauci and Birx got Trump to listen to science
It’s the piece of advice long-timers offer nearly every new arrival to President Donald Trump’s ranks: bring visual aids. Luckily for…
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Watch: Texas Together – A Coronavirus Conversation
DALLAS, Texas — The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of many Texans. “Texas Together: A Coronavirus Conversation” brought together…
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Central El Paso clinic now offering drive-thru virus testing
EL PASO, Texas — The MD Medical Group announced Thursday that it was launching drive-thru coronavirus testing at its North East Clinic of Central El…
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All El Paso city parks, EPISD outdoor recreation facilities now closed due to virus order
EL PASO, Texas — Amid a newly issued city and county order, El Paso’s Parks and Recreation Department said Thursday it has now closed all city…
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Medical expert says Texas is next virus hot spot due to slow reaction
BOSTON, Massachusetts — The cornavirus pandemic has spread rapidly, with 100,000 additional confirmed cases in the U.S. this past week alone,…
Continue Reading FDA changes blood donation guidelines amid urgent need for blood during coronavirus pandemic
The US Food and Drug Administration issued new blood donation eligibility guidance Thursday as US blood supplies decrease amid the coronavirus…
Continue Reading In just one day, Louisiana reports 2,700 new cases and 37 new deaths from coronavirus
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said he will extend the state’s stay-at-home order until April 30 as the numbers of coronavirus cases and…
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Las Cruces pecan plant struggles to stay afloat during virus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After tariffs hit pecan farmers hard almost two years ago, famers in Doña Ana County were starting to feel a little less…
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New Mexico sees 7th virus death & 40 new infections, including another Doña Ana County case
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Thursday reported yet another death along with 40 new coronavirus cases, one of…
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El Paso’s virus cases are doubling every 2 to 5 days: Here’s how things could look in a month
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans may not fully grasp how bad things are going to get over the next month. Sixty-eight cases, the total number of cases…
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President Trump invokes Defense Production Act for much-needed ventilators
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House announced Thursday that President Donald Trump is invoking the Defense Production Act to clear…
Continue Reading Cats may get coronavirus, but experts say it’s nothing to worry about
A newly-hatched study out of China, so raw that it’s not yet been peer-reviewed, has some disturbing news for cat lovers. Our furry feline…
Continue Reading Globally confirmed virus cases exceed 1 million – a grim milestone
NEW YORK, NY — The number of coronavirus infections worldwide has hit one million, with more than 50,000 deaths, according to the tally kept by…
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What you need to do to get your government stimulus check
The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks within the next few weeks. The payments are part…
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U.S. jobless claims soar by 6.6 million amid unemployment crisis felt in Texas, New Mexico & the Borderland
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. unemployment claims hit 6.6 million — another record high — as layoffs accelerate in face of coronavirus. The bleak news…
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Las Palmas, Del Sol nurses protest to demand more personal protective equipment at hospitals
EL PASO, Texas — Nurses staged informational pickets outside Las Palmas and Del Sol medical centers on Wednesday and Thursday demanding more…
Continue Reading A healthy 39-year-old DJ died of coronavirus. What his young widow and daughter want you to know
Nicole Buchanan wasn’t even allowed to say goodbye to her husband. Three weeks ago, Conrad Buchanan was a healthy, vivacious Florida DJ who…
Continue Reading Experts tell White House coronavirus can spread through talking or even just breathing
A prestigious scientific panel told the White House Wednesday night that research shows coronavirus can be spread not just by sneezes or coughs, but…
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Democrats postpone national convention amid virus concerns
WASHINGTON, DC — The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective…
Continue Reading Homeless during a pandemic: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for April 2
How do you stay at home if you are homeless? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at how cities across the US are handling the…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes first coronavirus antibody test
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued its first emergency use authorization for a coronavirus test that looks for antibodies in the blood.…
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