Borderland closures & cancellations due to coronavirus
Here’s a roundup of Borderland region major closures and cancellations due to coronavirus concerns. School closures in El Paso & New MexicoTexas…
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Here’s everything you need to know about social distancing
To stop the spread of coronavirus, health officials have instructed the public to practice social distancing — staying home, avoiding crowds…
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U.S.-Mexico border crossing now restricted: Find out what is considered essential travel
EL PASO, Texas — As of Saturday, Mexican border restrictions were officially in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Only essential…
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Hundreds of cars line up at El Paso County Coliseum for Operation Hope free food giveaway
EL PASO, Texas — Starting the night before, hundreds of cars lined the streets outside the El Paso County Colisuem for local non-profit Operation…
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Lt. governor of New Mexico under self-quarantine, urges people to follow virus test instructions
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With the number of confirmed positive cases of coronavirus in New Mexico growing to 43 including Dona Ana County’s first…
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Sun Metro offers free rides, makes schedule changes in response to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Sun Metro will be waiving all bus fares starting Sunday and will make schedule changes on Monday in response to the coronavirus…
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‘Non-essential’ travel across the U.S.-Mexico border halted as of Saturday
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump announced Friday that all “non-essential travel” across the U.S.-Mexico border would be restricted amid the ongoing…
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El Paso and Alamogordo police are changing how they respond to calls during the coronavirus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Police departments in the Borderland region are shifting resources and adjusting priorities in an attempt to maintain public safety…
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1st confirmed coronavirus infection in Doña Ana County; New Mexico cases jump to 43
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced eight additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus…
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Long lines for drive-thru coronavirus testing in Las Cruces; supplies run out after just 2 hours
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dozens and dozens of drivers waited in a long line outside the Department of Health facility for the first day of…
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Social distancing doesn’t have to doom your weekends: We have ideas
The novel coronavirus pandemic is upending our way of life. That includes our beloved weekends. To prevent its spread, public health officials agree:…
Continue Reading Your pet won’t give you coronavirus, so hug away, experts say
To the best of current scientific knowledge, can you get the coronavirus called Covid-19 from your dog or cat? Or give it to them? “No. I think…
Continue Reading A guide to keeping your child safe and reassured as coronavirus spreads
Talking about the coronavirus is hard enough when you’re an adult. The information, numbers and advice concerning the outbreak seem to shift by…
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Special delivery: New rule allows Texas restaurants to deliver alcohol during virus closures
EL PASO, Texas – As businesses close their doors for the foreseeable future to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, many Texas restaurants are left…
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Are food deliveries and groceries safe during coronavirus pandemic? Yes, experts say
President Donald Trump and governors of various states have suggested Americans should avoid restaurants due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead…
Continue Reading How grocery stores restock shelves in the age of coronavirus
By Sunday, Stew Leonard Jr. and his team were ready for a break. “Saturday was really, really busy,” Leonard, the CEO and president of…
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What does it takes to be tested for the coronavirus in El Paso? Here’s the answer
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Thursday evening outlined what it said is the step-by-step process on how the public can…
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U.S. football team stranded in Honduras; some players from Las Cruces
All they want is to finally be able to come home. Five people from Las Cruces find themselves stranded in Honduras because of the coronavirus…
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El Paso doctor offers tips to combat coronavirus anxiety
EL PASO, Texas — During a pandemic, it is important to prioritize physical health. However, El Paso health leaders are urging the public to also…
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Borderland stores reserve morning hours for elderly, at-risk customers
EL PASO, Texas — As items continue flying off grocery shelves leaving them nearly empty, stores in El Paso and Las Cruces are accommodating seniors…
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Keep calm and wash your hands: 5 tips for managing stress around coronavirus
From watching the latest news on the novel coronavirus to checking constantly to see if a case has been detected in your town to waiting…
Continue Reading Grocery rules for your coronavirus lockdown: Buy beans, freeze milk, don’t hoard, and more
Whether you’re housebound for the next couple of weeks from a COVID-19 quarantine, or simply trying to survive a school or work shutdown,…
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Las Cruces makes public transportation free during coronavirus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In an effort to minimize the contact between drivers and riders during the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Las Cruces has…
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How to keep coronavirus fears from affecting your mental health
Coronavirus! Yes, it’s a serious situation, and yes, it deserves your vigilance and attention. But the constant spring of information,…
Continue Reading What to do if there’s a coronavirus case in your neighborhood or apartment building
The novel coronavirus has continued to spread — causing event postponements, school cancellations and travel bans. As the virus continues to…
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Is it allergies, the flu or the coronavirus? How to tell the difference
The coronavirus has infected more than 100,000 people worldwide. With all of the news of event cancellations, empty flights and health precautions…
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Flu and coronavirus: Similar symptoms, different fears
Is it the flu, a cold or the new coronavirus? Patients and doctors alike are parsing signs of illness to figure out who needs what tests or care and…
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Worried about coronavirus? Dr. Oz reveals ‘survival guide’ for protecting yourself
With hundreds of cases reported across the United States and numerous deaths related to the novel coronavirus, Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the “Dr.…
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What to do if you think you have coronavirus symptoms
As more people across the United States test positive for the coronavirus, or COVID-19, it’s important to know what to do if you think you have the…
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Here’s how to avoid falling for coronavirus scams
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread both in the US and across the globe, the Better Business Bureau and the World Health Organization have…
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