What’s in the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill passed by Congress?
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressional lawmakers have passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, with cash and assistance…
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The art of the socially distant birthday party
Eva Wohiren had a big-ticket birthday bash in the works. The 27-year-old living in New York had rented out space and a DJ for herself and 30 friends…
Continue Reading Wednesday has been deadliest day in reported coronavirus deaths in US
More than 200 deaths from Covid-19 were reported Wednesday in the United States — a new high for fatalities recorded in a single day. The…
Continue Reading Coronavirus deaths in the US could reach peak in three weeks, epidemiologist says
A leading epidemiologist advising the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated the peak of deaths in the US coronavirus pandemic…
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El Pasoans urged to obey stay-at-home order as local virus cases surge to 21
EL PASO, Texas — Public health and emergency operation officials held a press conference Wednesday afternoon where they urged El Pasoans to follow…
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Prince Charles, 71-year-old heir to British throne, tests positive for coronavirus
LONDON, England — Prince Charles, the 71-year-old son of Queen Elizabeth II and the first in line to the British throne, has tested positive for…
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NMSU campus going through deep cleaning to fight virus spread
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most important thing most of us can do is to stay home,…
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U.S. death toll from virus surpasses 1,000 after deadliest day with over 200 fatalities
NEW YORK, NY — The U.S. death toll from coronavirus crossed the grim mark of 1,000 on Wednesday night, according to Johns Hopkins University. More…
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Las Cruces seeks to hold the line against virus spread among the homeless
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the homeless community in Las Cruces, the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope has long been a source of their salvation and…
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Tips for suddenly home-schooling parents during coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — American children are home-schooled as of this week. That means millions of parents, including many here in El Paso, are…
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EL Paso small businesses try to survive coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — With the recent Coronavirus pandemic infecting the economy with uncertainty and instability, at least one local business developer…
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Trump says at briefing he’s committed to getting ‘large sections’ of U.S. back to ‘normal’
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump again spoke extensively at the daily White House briefing Wednesday on the government’s response in the coronavirus…
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New Mexico reports 1st coronavirus death as infection toll grows to 112
ARTESIA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A man in his late 70’s has died in Eddy County, marking New Mexico’s first coronavirus death, officials said Wednesday.…
Continue Reading Couple who can’t see their baby in NICU hope people take social distancing more seriously
Juan Flores used a single finger to stroke his son’s arm. A breathing machine rested under Nico’s nose. A thin feeding tube wound down…
Continue Reading NYU wants its senior medical students to graduate early and join the battle against coronavirus
At least 69 students at New York University’s medical school want to graduate three months early to help in the fight against the novel…
Continue Reading ‘That’s when all hell broke loose’: Coronavirus patients start to overwhelm US hospitals
“We ended up getting our first positive patients — and that’s when all hell broke loose,” said one New York City doctor. The…
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El Paso gym offers equipment for stay-at-home workouts during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– With the City of El Paso’s announcement of a stay-at-home order, some people are finding other ways to stay active in their homes…
Continue Reading A baby is in isolation after an Alabama NICU nurse tested positive for coronavirus, family says
When Brandon Waltman went to visit his newborn baby girl in the neonatal intensive care unit of an Alabama hospital Monday night, he was told she had…
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NY House Democrat: ‘Starting today, I’m totally shut down’
At least one New York congressman is taking to heart a request from the White House coronavirus response coordinator that anyone who has recently…
Continue Reading Fearing coronavirus, Arizona man dies after taking a form of chloroquine used to treat aquariums
A Phoenix-area man is dead and his wife is under critical care after the two took chloroquine phosphate in an apparent attempt to self-medicate for…
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A 12-year-old girl with coronavirus is improving after ‘fighting for her life’
Days after a 12-year-old Atlanta girl was hooked up to a ventilator and struggling with coronavirus, the girl’s condition is improving, her…
Continue Reading A 12-year-old girl with coronavirus is improving after ‘fighting for her life’
Days after a 12-year-old Atlanta girl was hooked up to a ventilator and struggling with coronavirus, the girl’s condition is improving, her…
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New Mexico governor issues stay-at-home order: Find out which businesses can remain open
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at fighting the spread of the…
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New Rochelle was a major coronavirus cluster two weeks ago. Here’s where it stands now.
When New Rochelle, New York, found it had a cluster of people with coronavirus, the state took several drastic measures to stem its spread. Officials…
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Coronavirus task force targets the youths
As the Trump administration pleads with Generation Z and millennials to follow social distancing guidelines, it appears they are taking a page from…
Continue Reading FDA says it is expediting the use of a blood plasma treatment as New York begins to roll out new clinical trials
The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it is expediting the use of a blood plasma treatment for patients seriously ill with the…
Continue Reading Childbirth, imprisonment, disease: Human teeth contain a record of life events
Scientists have found that our teeth can provide a record of human life, much like the rings of a tree. The discovery that our teeth are an…
Continue Reading Taking a bath isn’t just relaxing. It could also be good for your heart, study says
Ending your day with a hot bath might have more benefits relaxation. It could also lower your risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study finds.…
Continue Reading For those struggling to stay sober, coronavirus shutdowns offer hope as well as temptation
There’s no easy time to get sober, but a global pandemic is tougher than most. Back when I was trying and failing to quit, I’d reach for…
Continue Reading New York hit hard but other states are suffering, too
With more than 25,000 positive tests and 210 deaths, New York has become the epicenter of coronavirus cases in the United States, but in recent days,…
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