Double masking can block 92% of infectious particles, CDC says
Double masking can significantly improve protection, new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. Researchers found that…
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CVS pharmacy vaccine slots fully booked in El Paso
UPDATE, Feb. 11: CVS’s vaccine appointments in El Paso were fully booked early Thursday morning, about an hour after registration opened. People were…
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30 new El Paso virus deaths, including woman in 20s
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 30 coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning, with health officials acknowledging…
Continue Reading CDC expected to release new guidelines for reopening schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week is set to release highly anticipated new guidance for getting children physically back to…
Continue Reading New coronavirus variants keep popping up. Here’s what we know about them
A variant suspected of helping fuel a surge of coronavirus in Brazil’s Amazon region shows up in Minnesota. Another that’s been worrying…
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With coronavirus variants here, should I still get the vaccine? Dr. Wen weighs in
While vaccinations are ramping up across the United States and many parts of the world, some preliminary studies have suggested the current vaccines…
Continue Reading Couples everywhere: Here’s why you (or they) can’t ever find anything. It’s not your fault
“Where are the stamps?” I asked my wife. “I can’t believe you are asking me. They are right where they always are,” she…
Continue Reading More Americans say they’re willing to take a Covid-19 vaccine, but supply issues remain
More Americans say they are confident about getting a Covid-19 vaccine, but supplies are limited and new variants are raising concerns across the…
Continue Reading More than 80% of Alabama’s Black population lived in a county where life expectancy didn’t meet vaccine eligibility, CNN analysis shows
At least 83% of Alabama’s Black population lived in counties where life expectancy among Black people did not meet age requirements for vaccine…
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UMC seeks to vaccinate overlooked ‘super seniors’ in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center health officials say they are working to create greater access to the vaccine for individuals living in…
Continue Reading Fully vaccinated people can skip Covid quarantines, CDC says
People who have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus — right now that means with two doses of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna…
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Dona Ana County’s state virus ranking improves, allows more business re-openings
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Dona Ana County moved into the yellow level of restrictions on Wednesday as more counties in the state showed Covid-19…
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El Paso Zoo reopens after being closed during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso reopened the El Paso Zoo to the public on Wednesday, after it had been closed to visitors since March 18 of…
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New Mexico governor lifts travel restrictions amid ‘brighter’ virus outlook
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at a Covid-19 briefing on Wednesday said New Mexico would be ending mandatory self-quarantine…
Continue Reading Diabetes drug can aid weight loss, study finds
A once-a-week injected diabetes drug helped overweight and obese people lose an average of 15% of their body weight over 16 months, researchers…
Continue Reading What you need to know about face masks as protection against coronavirus
Let’s face it: Even as more people get vaccinated against Covid-19, everyone but small children will still need to wear a face mask for the…
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Vaccine confusion, frustration continues for El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas — Vaccination confusion and frustration continued in El Paso on Wednesday. That confusion led to El Pasoans waiting in line for…
Continue Reading The best way to say ‘I love you’ is to stay away
Some say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but it also keeps you safer, according to the latest guidelines from the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading About 1 in 10 Americans have gotten at least their first Covid-19 shot. But supply challenges remain
About one in 10 Americans — almost 33 million people — have received at least one dose of the two-part Covid-19 vaccines, data from the…
Continue Reading A hug, a fishing trip, the symphony: Seniors long for simple pleasures after 2nd dose of Covid vaccine
Rosemary Connelly just wants to have a good time. The 92-year-old feels the day is near now she has her second dose of Covid-19 vaccine. A resident…
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Mesilla Valley Christian School on 2-week virus closure order
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico Public Education Department said Wednesday it has informed Mesilla Valley Christian School that it is…
Continue Reading Americans’ perceived risk of Covid-19 is lower than any time since October, poll finds
Americans’ perception of risk from the coronavirus is the lowest it has been since October, a new poll has found. When asked about risk to…
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‘Once you get above 60% you have an effective vaccine’: El Paso doctor explains vaccine differences
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The U.S. could soon have a new tool in its fight against Covid-19. Johnson & Johnson has asked U.S. regulators to…
Continue Reading Active virus cases drop by over 26K as El Paso health dept. changes calculation method
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department changed the way it calculates active cases, and that led to a massive drop in that number…
Continue Reading Keep paying attention to your kids’ mental health in this pandemic
For nearly a year, most of our children have been navigating the new, difficult normal: social isolation; deeply stressed parents; the effects of…
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El Pasoans frustrated with long waits to get 1st or 2nd Covid shot
EL PASO, Texas — Frustrations over the long lines, long waits and dropped calls for the Covid-19 vaccine are mounting for the city of El Paso.…
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Covid testing not required for Borderland students to return to classrooms
EL PASO, Texas– It’s been a couple weeks since students across the Borderland re-entered the classroom. All school districts are taking precautions…
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4 of state’s 19 new virus deaths occur in southern New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 19 new deaths and 413 additional Covid-19 cases on Tuesday across the state. The latest…
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Lawsuit threatened over Dona Ana County mandate for first-responder vaccines
UPDATE, Feb. 9: A legal group calling itself ‘New Mexico Stand Up’ threatened a lawsuit Tuesday against Dona Ana County in the wake of a mandate by…
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Trouble registering for vaccine? You can call City of El Paso’s help line
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso says people having difficulties registering for the coronavirus vaccine via their online portal can call a…
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