Weekly check-in Q&A with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos on virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a new weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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Rural communities like Hatch feel forgotten when it comes to virus testing, small business aid
HATCH, New Mexico — Covid-19 is quickly spreading and impacting the Borderland including rural communities like Hatch. Mayor Andy Nuñez, who has…
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‘Very somber’ as El Paso records 1st virus death, up to 225 total cases: See the map of case clusters
EL PASO, Texas — Calling it a “very somber” moment, El Paso Mayor Dee Margo announced the city’s first coronavirus death on Thursday afternoon, as…
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Mt. Cristo Rey & Chamizal closed as Easter events are banned in parks across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Both Mount Cristo Rey and the Chamizal National Memorial are now closed to visitors until further notice, officials announced…
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El Paso’s virus cases double in 5 days, getting close to 200: See the locator map
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported 39 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday evening, bringing the county’s total number of those…
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Jews prep for a pandemic Passover: Smaller but no less vital
Passover and its epic story — how the Jewish people escaped to freedom after plagues struck their oppressors — are uniquely resonant this year,…
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Las Cruces schools distribute thousands of student laptops for distance learning
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — To prepare for the start of the district’s distance learning, the Las Cruces Public School District has distributed…
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Help fund temporary employment for laid-off El Paso restaurant workers
(Editor’s note: To sign-up if you’re a laid-off restaurant worker, or to donate to support this fund, go to getshiftdone.org/elpaso.) EL PASO,…
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FBI warns of sex predators preying on children online during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Students across the Borderland are now forced to attend school virtually due to the global pandemic. Being online comes with added…
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Cuban immigrant just released from Otero ICE facility warns of virus threat inside
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — A group made up of migrant advocates, city, county and state leaders, as well as the Catholic Church has made a plea for the…
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2nd El Paso Border Patrol agent has virus; 5 total infections among area CBP employees
EL PASO, Texas — A second U.S. Border Patrol agent in the El Paso sector has now tested positive for the coronavirus, Chief patrol agent Gloria…
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It’s been 2 weeks since El Paso’s stay-at-home order took effect, but disease expert says impact unclear
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been 14 days since the ‘Stay Home, Work Safe’ order took effect in El Paso County. That time period is considered a key time…
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Fort Bliss unveils stay home order, curfew & face mask policy
FT. BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss has announced a “stay home work smart” order as well a new daily curfew and face mask policy that will go into…
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El Paso families turn to TikTok to bond during virus quarantine
EL PASO, Texas– For many of us, social media is place we turn to for entertainment and information during the coronavirus, but there’s an app…
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El Paso virus cases soar to 153, with 28 new infections in a day: See locator map
EL PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County has now reached 153, officials said Tuesday evening, noting…
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El Pasoans describe what it’s like to be deaf, blind during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Navigating life through the coronavirus pandemic has not been easy. The stress and uncertainty is at times amplified for…
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After 4 officers get virus in El Paso, union says CBP is risking more infections
EL PASO, Texas — A new police change, recently enacted by acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan, is putting the health and…
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Borderland advocacy groups plead for migrant detainees release due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Several migrant advocacy groups, like Las Americas and the ACLU, filed a formal complaint against the federal government on…
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Border wall workers in southern New Mexico spark coronavirus anxiety
COLUMBUS, New Mexico — Some residents of the southern New Mexico village of Columbus, immigrant advocates and others are raising concerns about an…
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‘We want to protect ourselves so we can serve you’: EPFD wants you to help keep first-responders safe
EL PASO, Texas — While some can work safely from their homes during the pandemic, others must put themselves at risk to serve the public: like first…
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El Paso’s Franklin Mountains State Park closed after Abbott orders state parks shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced the closure of all state parks and historic sites – including El Paso’s Franklin…
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County’s number of confirmed virus cases jumped by ten to 125 on Monday, officials said at a news conference. “More than…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank calls in National Guard for help to distribute meals
EL PASO, Texas – With Covid-19 forcing business and job closures across the Borderland, the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has seen a dramatic…
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Opportunity Center tries to keep El Paso’s homeless population safe amid virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– The Opportunity Center for the Homeless has always adapted to an open door policy. In years past that meant dealing with…
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Virus pandemic causing trouble, worry for farmers across Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to send ripples across society, El Paso farmers are growing nervous about how it will slow their…
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With over 7,000 virus cases, some Texans treated with malaria drug
AUSTIN, Texas — With over 7,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that 30 patients from a Texas City nursing…
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‘They’re my kids’: Las Cruces school bus drivers deliver meals to students, despite safety concerns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Dozens of school bus drivers hit the road again Monday in Las Cruces. However, the yellow buses were missing their precious…
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‘I broke down in tears’: El Paso mom takes extra precautions after work to keep kids safe
EL PASO, Texas — You may have seen posts on social media of medical professionals coming home from work and immediately practice social distancing…
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Las Cruces mayor makes public plea to stay out of city parks on Easter
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces mayor made a public plea at the City Council meeting Monday afternoon for residents not to gather at the…
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El Paso organization making masks, gowns for medical professionals
EL PASO, Texas — Sewing, knitting or crocheting is a skill many might not have but a group of people who do are dedicating their time and talents by…
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