WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of infectious diseases for the National Institutes of Health, on Sunday projected the possibility of ‘millions’ of U.S. coronavirus cases and up to 200,000 deaths. Fauci offered his prognosis as the Trump Administration extended federal social distancing guidelines until April 30 as cases continue to rise in
Continue Reading Misinformation and family While the coronavirus pandemic has isolated family and friends inside their homes, it has in many cases increased online or over-the-phone communication with loved ones. For instance, that my family’s iMessage group chain has never been busier. Relatives are checking up on each other, sharing updates, and providing some much-needed comic relief.
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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — Dozens of street vendors who rely on International Bridge traffic between El Paso and Juarez have lost their source of income and been forced to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic and economic freeze. The lack of international traffic comes after the mayors of both cities issued stay-at-home orders Juarez
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Volunteers in Las Cruces are doing their part to help curb the spread of coronavirus. “We decided that this was a critical situation to all of us,” said Ron Lautenbach, a retired software scientist who helped start ‘Operation Maskup.’ “Every one of the four of us who started this decided
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SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — With sources of revenue being shut down due to the Borderland’s stay-at-home mandates, local restaurants are opening up new ways to serve their patrons and bring in income. Dining establishments like Billy Crews in Santa Teresa and Golden Corral have now started selling fresh produce. Peppers, tomatoes and an assortment
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EL PASO, Texas — In El Paso, dine-in service at restaurants has been suspended and offerings are limited to carryout or delivery only until further notice to potentially slow the spread of coronavirus. Here’s an up-to-date list of all the restaurants who are offering take-out and/or delivery service to enable you to enjoy your favorite
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SEATTLE, Washington — The novel coronavirus could kill up to 81,000 people across the United States before it subsides this summer, according to a Reuters news agency report citing a health research center analysis. The University of Washington School of Medicine believes the coronavirus will hit its peak for Texas and New Mexico in late April,
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — Along with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and groceries, shoppers are stockpiling food for their pets during the coronavirus crisis. Across America, dog food sales spiked 54% and cat food sales increased 52% this past week when compared with the same period last year, according to Nielsen’s most recent data. “People love
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EL PASO, Texas — Three UTEP employees who recently tested positive for the coronavirus attended the Conference USA basketball tournament. UTEP says the employees returned from an out of town event on March 12. The tournament was held at The Star in Frisco. Both the UTEP women’s and men’s teams each played their first round
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EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and Health Authority director Dr. Hector Ocarranza said the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the city and county rose to 30 on Friday as five new infections surfaced. “Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got to get this thing under control once and for all” before
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SANTA FE, New Mexico — Public school students in New Mexico will not return to classrooms or athletic fields during the current academic year due to the coronavirus, the state’s top education official announced Friday. Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart called the decision to extend a classroom shutdown painful. He explained that students are likely to be
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WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and near-unanimous action by Congress this week to support businesses, rush resources to overburdened health care providers and help struggling families during the deepening coronavirus epidemic. RELATED STORY: What’s in the $2.2 trillion stimulus bill? Find
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EL PASO, Texas — “It was in our best interest and in our families, our clients and children to make that decision to close,” said Nick Frescas, a co-owner of a family-owned El Paso daycare that decided to close its’ doors in the wake of the coronavirus emergency declaration in the city. Grammies Daycare
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EL PASO, Texas — UTEP and the University of Texas System are working together to make sure their students are reimbursed some of their expenses including housing, parking and meal plans. Last week, ABC-7 reported how UTEP student residents were being asked “to find alternative off-campus living arrangements” as a result of guidelines set by
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Friday that would grant the mayor the authority to issue an emergency proclamation to declare a state of emergency. This was an authority that was not included in the city’s charter, but discussion arose on it due to the current coronavirus
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EL PASO, Texas — “Social distancing” is a term you might be hearing all the time, but six feet might be farther than you think. It’s not a number experts picked at random. “It is spread by droplets so therefore when we talk about six feet, it’s a matter that we think the droplets will
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EL PASO, Texas — Lloyd’s Pub shut their doors when the city of El Paso requested them to. “It was on Saint Patrick’s Day of all days to do that but we understand. The community is more important, every person matters,” said Sylvia Colbert, one of the owners of Lloyd’s Pub on the city’s west side.
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EL PASO, Texas — With the concern of spreading the coronavirus always in the back of people’s minds, El Paso area doctors are implementing social distancing within their practices. Opthamologist Michael Foote is asking all of his patients to call when they arrive and then wait in their vehicles to be called in. Once you
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AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has imposed quarantines on travelers from the New York City area, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., and put similar restrictions on people arriving from nearby New Orleans as the number of cases there surges dramatically. Abbott ordered the moves Thursday as Texas surpassed 1,400
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EL PASO, Texas — Monica Escobedo held a graduation ceremony for her son Aaron Adams in the living room of their home. Adams is a senior at Riverside High School and was a member of the football team. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, there is uncertainty whether there will be a graduation ceremony for high
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas — Many are stocking up on essentials like food, toilet paper and sanitizing wipes. “Sold Out” signs and labels are an all-too-familiar sight, frustrating shoppers across the country. It’s something that one local distributor says we may have to get used to, because if the shopping doesn’t slow down, the shortages might
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Due to coronavirus concerns, New Mexico State University moved classes and operations online. Now, the university is working to host a virtual commencement this May. NMSU President John Floros made the announcement during a virtual town hall meeting Thursday afternoon. “We will have a virtual commencement, we’re not exactly sure
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump said Thursday afternoon that federal officials are developing guidelines to rate counties by risk of virus spread, as he aims to begin to ease nationwide guidelines meant to stem the coronavirus outbreak. In a letter to the nation’s governors, Trump said the new guidelines are meant to enable state
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EL PASO, TEXAS — The city of El Paso announced Thursday that it will now start drive-thru coronavirus screening for any seniors over 65 years of age who have a fever, which is one of the key symptoms of the disease. “We are moving into the second phase of our testing and are now focusing
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EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous record set in 1982 — amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus. The surge in weekly applications was a stunning reflection of the damage the viral outbreak is inflicting on the economy. Filings
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Laundromats and dry cleaners are considered essential businesses and can remain open while the El Paso County stay-at-home order is in effect. Joshua Segovia, the owner of Custom Cleaners and Laundry in east El Paso is thankful he can keep his doors open. When the stay-at-home restrictions initially went into
Continue Reading WASHINGTON, DC — Congressional lawmakers have passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, with cash and assistance for regular Americans, Main Street businesses and hard-hit airlines and manufacturers, among others. Both the U.S. Senate and House have passed the bill unanimously, sending it to President Trump for his signature. Here’s
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EL PASO, Texas — Public health and emergency operation officials held a press conference Wednesday afternoon where they urged El Pasoans to follow the new stay-at-home order aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus. At that briefing, they announced there are now 21 confirmed cases of the virus in the city and county. None of
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LONDON, England — Prince Charles, the 71-year-old son of Queen Elizabeth II and the first in line to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus and is now self-isolating in Scotland. “He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most important thing most of us can do is to stay home, follow guidance on social distancing and hand-washing, and wait for the worst of the outbreak to subside. But for many essential members of the workforce, this is
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