4 fully-vaccinated El Pasoans among 14 new Covid deaths; youngest victims in 30s
EL PASO, Texas — There were 14 El Pasoans who died from Covid-19 over the past week, with four of those being breakthrough deaths involving a…
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Emergency vaccine rule for large employers will be issued ‘in the coming days’
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The Federal Register will publish within days the Labor Department’s rule requiring private businesses with 100 or more…
Continue Reading How to help your kids readjust to social dynamics at school
By Elissa Strauss, CNN During school shutdowns, educators did their best to re-create in-class learning online. But what about the kind of learning…
Continue Reading Infertility is not a risk with Covid-19 vaccines for kids
By Maggie Fox, CNN It’s among parents’ top worries around kids getting vaccinated against Covid-19: Could the vaccine somehow impair…
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El Paso breast cancer survivor credits faith, fighting spirit and non-profit’s treatment support
EL PASO, Texas — When Elin Rios was diagnosed with breast cancer, her life was forever changed, and her faith in God motivated her to keep fighting.…
Continue Reading White House press secretary Psaki says she has COVID-19
By AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — White House press secretary Jen Psaki says she has contracted COVID-19. Psaki…
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Pediatricians say some parents are eager to vaccinate their kids, with others asking questions as child-size doses of Covid-19 vaccine are shipped out
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Many pediatricians have already placed their orders for child-sized doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine and…
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7-year-old pediatric patient named ‘Chief Smiles Officer’ at Las Palmas Medical Center
EL PASO, Texas — Las Palmas Medical Center has appointed its first “Chief Smiles Officer” to one of their most brave and lovable patients in…
Continue Reading Here’s what you need to know to have a safe Halloween
By Megan Marples, CNN “Trick or treat!” Those words will be echoing in neighborhoods across the country as children go door-to-door in…
Continue Reading Here’s what you need to know to have a safe Halloween
By Megan Marples, CNN “Trick or treat!” Those words will be echoing in neighborhoods across the country as children go door-to-door in…
Continue Reading Why people keep scrolling when they say they are done with Facebook
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The tides are turning against Facebook. But no matter how much they may want to, some people just can’t seem to break…
Continue Reading Texas and 10-state coalition file lawsuits challenging Biden’s vaccine mandate for federal contractors
By Amy Simonson, Rebekah Riess and Katelyn Polantz, CNN Texas on Friday filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration over its Covid-19 vaccine…
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New Mexico pushes vaccines and boosters as immunity wanes
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico was among the first states out of the gate when the Covid-19 vaccine push began. Now, top health officials say it…
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EMT, paramedic shortage concerns El Paso County Commissioners
EL PASO, Texas — The shortage of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) and paramedics is a national issue that has drawn the attention of El Paso…
Continue Reading At least 89% of vaccinated American adults will qualify for Covid-19 booster shots
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent If you’re vaccinated against Covid-19 and wondering if you’re eligible for a booster…
Continue Reading Supreme Court declines to block Maine vaccine mandate
By DAVID SHARP and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected an emergency appeal from health care workers in…
Continue Reading US Intelligence community releases full declassified report that does not determine origin of Covid-19
By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN The US intelligence community released a declassified report on Friday that confirmed that it has not reached a conclusion on…
Continue Reading FDA paves way for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations in young kids
By MATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has paved the way for children ages 5…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11
By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization on Friday for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children…
Continue Reading Playing college football games didn’t spread coronavirus among athletes, study suggests
By Jen Christensen, CNN With testing and other mitigation measures in place, playing college football games did not contribute to coronavirus spread…
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Vaccination protects against Covid-19 more strongly than previous infection does, CDC study finds
By Maggie Fox, CNN Vaccination protects people against coronavirus infection much better than previous infection does, a team of researchers led by…
Continue Reading If you took every last hand sanitizer, here’s why it pays to be less selfish
By Allison Hope, CNN At dinnertime, you nab the best-looking pork chop for yourself from the family-style platter. When it’s time to watch TV,…
Continue Reading Your sleep can affect how you walk, a new study says
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN If you’re sleep deprived — and who isn’t these days? — you’re probably familiar with the impact…
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UTEP may require vaccines for some workers to meet federal contractor mandate
EL PASO, Texas — Under President Joe Biden’s recent executive order, federal contractors have until Dec. 8 to ensure that their workers are fully…
Continue Reading When can kids under 5 get vaccinated against Covid-19? What parents should know
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Now that the United States has started rolling out child doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for children ages…
Continue Reading Covid-19 cases are down 60% from Delta peak. Still, be vigilant heading into winter, CDC director says
By Jason Hanna, CNN Rates of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths have sunk significantly in the US since a wave driven by the highly…
Continue Reading Public health groups worry threats to local officials could escalate as US plans vaccine rollout for kids
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Travis McAdam scours local newspapers and extremist social media content, along with receiving personal reports from…
Continue Reading Most parents don’t plan to vaccinate young children against Covid-19 right away, KFF survey finds
By Jen Christensen, CNN A Covid-19 vaccine could be available for little kids soon, and public health leaders say vaccinating them could help end the…
Continue Reading Noodle the pug’s ‘Bones or No Bones’ routine decides what kind of day millions of people will have
By Megan Marples, CNN Is it a bones or no bones kind of day? One small pug is influencing how millions of people live their lives with his adorable…
Continue Reading Noodle the pug’s ‘Bones or No Bones’ routine decides what kind of day millions of people will have
By Megan Marples, CNN Is it a bones or no bones kind of day? One small pug is influencing how millions of people live their lives with his adorable…
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