Las Cruces Catholic Diocese to let small numbers attend Mass
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Roman Catholic diocese in Las Cruces has announced it will reopen churches and allow a small number of people to…
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False negative case? El Paso man hospitalized for several days with symptoms tests negative for virus
EL PASO, Texas — David Alvarez had visited a doctor twice about a cough and breathing trouble. He tested negative for the flu, was given medication…
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El Paso nurse joins virus fight by heading to work at NY epicenter
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso nurse is packing her scrubs and heading to New York to help the fight against Covid-19. Priscilla Fraire has been…
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Dish network employees in El Paso making face shields for hospital workers at UMC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Help can often come from unexpected place. Employees at Dish Network’s manufacturing are now making face shields for…
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Union wants immediate action by governor after virus death at El Paso Psychiatric Center
EL PASO, Texas — A state workers union on Wednesday called for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to take immediate action following the apparent…
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Trump says U.S. ‘past the peak’; will unveil new virus guidelines
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said data indicates the U.S. is “past the peak” of the Covid-19 epidemic, clearing the way for his plans…
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When will you get your stimulus payment? Here’s how to check
WASHINGTON, DC– The Internal Revenue Service started sending out stimulus payments this week — but while 80 million people can expect the money to…
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Pandemic takes toll on those fighting substance abuse: Resources to help
EL PASO, Texas — Uncertainty and fear stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with the need to shelter-in-place, can take a toll on our…
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El Paso auto dealer offers free car disinfecting for first-responders & healthcare workers
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso automotive dealer is giving back to those working on the front lines to fight the coronavirus. Viva Auto Group is…
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Las Cruces furniture store owner upset after state says her business isn’t essential
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The owner of Ashley Furniture Home Store in Las Cruces told ABC-7 she is upset that she has had to close her doors while…
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El Paso City Council members cite virus risk, push for tougher enforcement on call centers
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council members on Tuesday expressed concern that the city’s numerous call center operations are, in the words of…
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Trump announces halt in funds to World Health Organization, $25 billion airline bailout deal
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump has directed a halt to payments to World Health Organization while the U.S. reviews coronavirus warnings regarding…
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El Paso to start using rapid virus test machine that gives results in minutes
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s fire chief said the city has received an Abbott ID rapid testing machine for coronavirus. Fire Chief Mario D’Agostino…
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Humane Society of El Paso heavily impacted by pandemic; animals still being cared for
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many organizations that serve our community. One of them: The Humane Society of El…
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Trump holds grievance-filled briefing claiming ‘total’ authority as president, retreats on firing Fauci
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a…
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El Paso City Council extends virus emergency while examining budget shortfall, arena project
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council on Monday extended its emergency precautions ordinance for the coronavirus pandemic through May 17 as it also…
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‘People are left stranded’: Surge in unemployment creates roadblocks for Texans applying for benefits
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 17 million Americans have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. The surge of unemployment applications has…
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El Pasoans not complying with stay-at-home order as county nears 300 cases
EL PASO, Texas — City and county officials urged El Pasoans to stay home during the Easter weekend through a series of public safety alerts…
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Some El Paso faithful determined to worship on Easter Sunday used drive-thru service
EL PASO, Texas — With in-person services canceled to prevent the spread of coronavirus, some of El Paso’s faithful found innovative ways to worship…
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Charity feast feeds front-line medical workers at UMC
EL PASO, Texas — While doctors and nurses at University Medical Center are busy facing down the coronavirus, they found themselves getting…
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Sunday Funday Moment: El Paso man offers free supplies to those in need
EL PASO, Texas– For many of us, finding household supplies like toilet paper and water can be difficult right now because of our current…
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Watch replay: Easter Sunday Mass with El Paso’s Bishop Seitz
(Editor’s note: You can watch a replay of the Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection Sunday in the video player above.) ABC-7 partners with El Paso Catholic…
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Trump calls virus ‘the plague’ in Easter video message to Americans
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump tweeted well-wishes to Americans celebrating Easter on Sunday, noting that this year’s is “much different”…
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Dr. Fauci says earlier virus mitigation efforts would have saved more American lives
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that calls to implement life-saving social distancing measures faced “a lot of pushback” early in the…
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‘I’ll do what’s best for New Mexico,’ governor says when asked about re-opening state
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said that she’ll do “what’s right” for her state to slow coronavirus spread even if…
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El Paso neighborhood group feeding first-responders on front lines of virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland neighborhood group has a history of caring for first-responders. The Coyote Park Neighborhood Association is currently…
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3-D printed ICU equipment from El Paso medical firm aids in fight against virus
EL PASO, Texas — A medical group in El Paso is eager to show off an idea for improving IV lines and tube restraints in hospitals. The CEO of OTEN…
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El Paso reports 2nd virus death as cases rise over 250: See the map
EL PASO, Texas — A woman in her 70s has become El Paso’s second coronavirus death in as many days, health officials confirmed Friday. The woman died…
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Virus creates rough ride for Borderland truckers trying to keep store shelves stocked
EL PASO, Texas — Truckers and freight brokers are feeling the impact of Covid-19 as they work in overdrive to stock the shelves inside stores across…
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‘Shelter in Books’ matches teacher requests for books for students with donations to El Paso book publisher
EL PASO, Texas — Teachers and parents are searching for ways to keep their students reading while everyone is staying home during the COVID-19…
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