Antibody treatment for Covid patients becoming more popular in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The monoclonal antibody treatment program in El Paso is starting to see larger amounts of people participate as the infusion center…
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14 more virus deaths in El Paso, including man in 30s
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 14 coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. El Paso County’s pandemic…
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No word yet on when El Paso will receive new Johnson & Johnson 1-dose vaccine
EL PASO, Texas — Over the weekend, the Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization for the new Johnson and Johnson one-dose…
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CBP officers warn counterfeit Covid-19 products still being sold in the U.S.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A year into the pandemic, counterfeit COVID-19 products are still coming into the United States. Customs and Border…
Continue Reading 8 more El Paso virus deaths; hospitalizations drop
EL PASO — Public health officials announced another eight people have died of Covid-19 in El Paso County on Monday morning. The latest deaths…
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Man in his 30s among half-dozen latest El Paso virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas — A man in his 30s was among six added coronavirus deaths reported by El Paso health officials on Sunday morning, bringing the…
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FDA clears Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose Covid-19 shot
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. now has a third vaccine to prevent Covid-19. The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson…
Continue Reading 7 more El Paso virus deaths; youngest victim is woman in 40s
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials on Saturday reported 7 more deaths due to Covid-19, along with 479 additional cases. The latest deaths…
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U.S. House passes Biden’s relief bill with $1,400 stimulus checks
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House has approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill in a win for President Joe Biden as a major step toward enacting…
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New Mexico sees highest daily virus case count in over 3 weeks; Doña Ana among top 3 in state
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials confirmed an additional 659 Covid-19 infections Friday — marking the highest daily case…
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El Paso city, county to soon use centralized vaccine registration system
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Mayor Oscar Leeser made an announcement from City Hall on Friday about a new joint…
Continue Reading FDA panel recommends Johnson & Johnson 1-dose vaccine authorization
WASHINGTON, DC — Vaccine advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted Friday to recommend the agency grant emergency use authorization to…
Continue Reading Open a window to reduce virus spread, CDC tells schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted new recommendations Friday on the importance of good ventilation in preventing coronavirus…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 15 more virus deaths, fewest new cases since September
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 15 coronavirus-related deaths and 112 new cases. That’s the fewest new…
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It took hours to fill 3,500 ‘super senior’ vaccination appointments with UMC
UPDATE #2: As of 5 p.m. UMC indicated all 3,500 appointment slots had been filled and no further reservations were being taken. UPDATE: As of 2:30…
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New Mexico’s governor unveils plan to boost vaccines for seniors, others vulnerable
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials said at a briefing Thursday that they have a plan to…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas mask order, other virus restrictions could end ‘pretty soon’
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday that Texas is looking at when it will be able to lift all statewide orders related to the coronavirus…
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Pandemic relief bill, including $600 rebates for low-income workers, goes to NM governor for signature
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A bill is on its way to the governor that would provide a a $600 rebate to low-income workers and a four-month tax holiday…
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‘People are doing well with the vaccine’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the…
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Indoor dining to cease in Dona Ana County as it moves backward on state virus scale
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dona Ana County is now facing stricter restrictions due to the coronavirus. The county is now in the red on New Mexico’s…
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Abbott unveils effort to vaccinate Texas seniors
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott was in Corpus Christi Thursday and held a news conference honoring the local fire department for their…
Continue Reading 12 more virus deaths in El Paso; hospitalizations drop
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 12 new coronavirus-related deaths and 303 new cases Thursday morning. The latest…
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FDA paves way for approval of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, calls it safe and effective
WASHINGTON, DC — Johnson & Johnson and the FDA on Wednesday released respective detailed analysis on the one-shot Covid-19 vaccine, with the FDA…
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Las Cruces health center works to vaccinate homeless population against virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces health care center is overcoming obstacles to reach the homeless population, working to help them stay healthy…
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New Mexico revises color-coded Covid-19 restrictions system
SANTA FE,New Mexico — New Mexico on Wednesday revised its color-coded risk system by adding a new color that will signify when counties can ease…
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‘We need to get everybody immunized’: El Paso pediatrician weighs in on when children could possibly get vaccinated
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The White House said last week high school students could receive Covid-19 vaccines this fall, though elementary students…
Continue Reading 10 more virus deaths, over 300 new cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 10 new coronavirus-related deaths and 307 new cases Wednesday morning. The…
Continue Reading Southern New Mexico has 3 of state’s 9 new virus deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Tuesday reported 314 new confirmed Covid-19 cases with nine additional deaths. Two of…
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UMC registrations for 5,000 vaccinations filled in 3 minutes
UPDATE: All of University Medical Center’s latest vaccination appointments were booked within three minutes of online registration going live at 6…
Continue Reading FDA advisers to consider recommending single-dose Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine this week
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration will meet Friday to discuss whether to recommend Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19…
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