WASHINGTON, DC — A coalition of Realtor groups asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday night to block the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s order that prohibits landlords nationwide from evicting tenants who fail to pay rent amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. The current moratorium is set to expire on June 30. A district court
Continue Reading Dr. Anthony Fauci was a regular on American televisions as the pandemic unfolded across the country and millions looked to the leading expert for insight and guidance on how to defeat the virus. He was fielding dozens of questions every day off screen too, answering emails from team members, former colleagues, old friends, reporters, producers,
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is unveiling President Joe Biden’s plans to share Covid-19 vaccines with the world, including directing 75% of excess doses through the UN-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program. The White House has previously stated its intent to share 80 million vaccine doses with the world by the end of June.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported did not report any new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. El Paso County’s pandemic death toll remained at 2,620. There are also 12 additional suspected Covid-19 deaths currently being investigated by the health department. Health officials also announced 26 new cases. El Paso
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SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday issued a new public health order that placed each of New Mexico’s 33 counties in the least-restrictive Turquoise category when it comes to pandemic-related mandates. State officials pointed to decreased risk of Covid-19 transmission statewide. The governor has set a goal of ending the color-coded
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “National Month of Action” and outlined additional steps his administration is taking to get 70% of U.S. adults at least one Covid-19 shot by July 4. “It’s going to take everyone, everyone — the federal government, the state governments, local, tribal and territorial governments, private
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported two coronavirus-related deaths and 21 new cases Wednesday. The latest deaths involved a man in his 70s and another in his 90s, taking El Paso County’s pandemic death toll to 2,620. There are also 13 additional suspected Covid-19 deaths currently being investigated
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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — El Paso mother of five Megan von Prittwitz was eight months pregnant when she was airlifted to an Albuquerque hospital with Covid-related pneumonia. In order to get a life save treatment, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, the doctors needed to delivery the baby early. Von Prittwitz, who was sedated at the time and
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego is in talks with Ciudad Juarez officials to open a vaccination hub in El Paso that would administer the Covid-19 vaccine to people from Juarez. The judge wants to help increase the vaccination rate in Juarez before the possibility of the U.S.-Mexico border opening with
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SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest single cash prize among the growing number of states staging lotteries to promote inoculations. Vaccinated residents who register on New Mexico’s “Vax 2 the Max” portal can win prizes from a pool
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas state officials want to make it easier for residents to get vaccinated. The state has launched a new call center to allow businesses and civic organizations to schedule visits from state mobile vaccine teams to vaccinate employees, visitors or members. Businesses and organizations qualify if they have at least
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one coronavirus-related death and 10 new cases Tuesday. The death of a woman in her 60s brought El Paso County’s pandemic death toll to 2,618. There are 15 additional suspected Covid-19 deaths currently being investigated by the health department. El Paso health
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EL PASO, Texas — It’s the unofficial start to summer Monday as people gather to honor soldiers on Memorial Day and things are looking different in the Borderland from a year ago, when people were still adjusting to life in a pandemic. One big difference that can be seen is the Covid-19 data. A year
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EL PASO, Texas — The number of active Covid-19 infections in El Paso County remained below 1,000 for a third-straight day on Sunday, health officials said as they reported 41 new virus cases. With a current total of 923 active cases, the last time the infection rate held at this low of a level was
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EL PASO, Texas — All El Paso catholic churches will be able to open at 100 percent capacity starting June 1. The Catholic Diocese of El Paso announced Saturday it will be moving into its next phase of reopening no longer capping the limit of parishioners who attend Sunday and weekday Masses, weddings, funerals, baptisms
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported two new coronavirus deaths on Saturday, both young men – one in his 20s and the other in his 30s. The encouraging news headed into the holiday weekend was that the number of active Covid-19 infections in El Paso County remained below 1,000 and had
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported two coronavirus-related deaths, and 53 new cases Friday morning. El Paso County’s pandemic death toll now stands at 2,615. The victims were identified as: 1 – male in his 60s 1 – male in his 70s The number of known active cases now stands
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new Federal Emergency Managment Agency funeral assistance program aims to help families pay for COVID-19 funerals they did not expect to be having, but more than a month into its launch, thousands are still waiting to be paid. “I was calling on behalf of a family to help,” said
Continue Reading CVS Health is tempting people who are hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine with lavish prizes — some of which were forbidden just a year ago. The pharmacy chain announced Thursday that people who plan to receive or have received a Covid-19 vaccine at CVS can enter its new “One Step Closer” sweepstakes and win
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four coronavirus-related deaths and 21 new cases Thursday morning. El Paso County’s pandemic death toll stands at 2,613. There are 18 additional suspected Covid-19 deaths currently being investigated by the health department. El Paso health department data shows 53.5% of El Pasoans
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported three coronavirus-related deaths and 23 new cases Wednesday morning. The county’s pandemic death toll now stands at 2,609. There are 19 additional suspected Covid-19 deaths currently being investigated by the health department. El Paso health department data shows 53.2% of El Pasoans 12 years
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — The White House says the United States on Tuesday will reach 50% of American adults fully vaccinated for Covid-19. President Joe Biden previously set a goal of having 70% of all adults receiving at least one dose of the vaccine by July 4th. The White House has ramped up is vaccine distribution,
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CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — Moderna said Tuesday its Covid-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track to become the second option for that age group in the U.S. With global vaccine supplies still tight, much of the world is struggling to vaccinate adults in the quest
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is reporting several positive Covid-19 trends. Hospitalizations and the county’s positivity rate have been steadily declining for the past several weeks. More than half of the county’s eligible population is also now fully vaccinated against the virus, but county leaders warn the fight against the virus is not
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County surpassed an important vaccination milestone Tuesday. Two-thirds of eligible El Pasoans are now partially vaccinated. That includes 12-15 year olds who became eligible for the Pfizer vaccine earlier this month. Health officials also reported two new coronavirus-related deaths and 43 new cases. The latest fatalities were women,
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On Monday afternoon, the Las Cruces City Council voted to extend the mayor’s emergency proclamation relaxing face mask requirements for vaccinated people in most parts of the city. When and where to wear masks: The mayor’s emergency proclamation, which “uses the honor system,” allows vaccinated Las Cruces residents to ditch
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EL PASO, Texas – Attendance for future El Paso Chihuahuas baseball games and El Paso Locomotive FC soccer matches will be allowed at 100% capacity at Southwest University Park, officials announced Monday. Capacity at the downtown sports venue that is home to the two teams had been capped at 70%. “The El Paso region has made
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more people get the Covid-19 vaccine, more employers are considering bringing back employees in person to workplaces. The transition from working from home will bring new challenges, especially for pets. When the pandemic first started, Americans flocked to shelters to adopt new pets. A representative from the Humane Society
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the first time since the early days of the pandemic, the El Paso Department of Public Health announced only one new coronavirus case. Additionally, health officials reported two new coronavirus-related deaths, a man in his 50s and another man in his 60s. It’s worth noting that it can sometimes
Continue Reading As U.S. officials push for more vaccinations amid slowing demand across the country, another state has now crossed an important milestone. Rhode Island is now the eighth state to have administered at least one Covid-19 shot to 70% of its adult population, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state
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