About 15% of El Pasoans are believed to be immune to Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — How much of El Paso County is immune to Covid-19 right now? A rough estimate suggests 15 percent of residents have reached some…
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20% of El Paso’s vaccine doses to be set aside for ‘super seniors’
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso announced Wednesday that it will be dedicating 20% of its weekly vaccination hub allocation to the Borderland’s…
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Global Covid-19 vaccine confidence is rising, survey shows
Global vaccine confidence is rising, according to a survey released Wednesday showing that 54% of respondents across 15 countries would get a…
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New Mexico health leaders say virus cases trend down, vaccines rise; 5 new deaths in southern counties
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins and Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase shared encouraging news during…
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World’s first face and hands transplant gives New Jersey man a second chance at life
It’s been more than two years since Joe Dimeo could smile. In July 2018, Dimeo, 20 at the time, fell asleep at the wheel of his car on Route 22…
Continue Reading Double masking for Covid-19 protection: A trend with a purpose
Layering your face is in — but not as a fashion statement. It may just save a life. Public health officials are suggesting double masking as a…
Continue Reading Development of new coronavirus vaccines may be hitting critical mass. Here’s how they work
Data on vaccines being tested by Johnson & Johnson and Novavax came out last week, and makers of AstraZeneca‘s vaccine and Russia’s…
Continue Reading AstraZeneca vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the coronavirus, study shows
The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply preventing symptomatic…
Continue Reading A British teenager fell into a 10-month coma before the pandemic. Now he’s waking up in a new world
Joseph Flavill slipped out of one world and woke up in another. On March 1, 2020, when the 19-year-old was struck by a car in Staffordshire, central…
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4 virus deaths, more than 400 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported four coronavirus-related deaths and 416 new cases Wednesday morning. The…
Continue Reading Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine may cut coronavirus transmission, UK researchers say
The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine may reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply reducing the severity of disease, UK researchers…
Continue Reading I’ve had my Covid-19 vaccine — now what can I safely do? Your questions answered
The day has finally come. You’ve received the second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine currently on the Western market — Moderna,…
Continue Reading A personal meal plan can save your sanity this year
Even if you haven’t made resolutions this year, you might want to make an exception for meal planning. Think it’s impossible? The key…
Continue Reading More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the US since January 1, JHU data shows
More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the United States so far this year, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Since January 1,…
Continue Reading Here’s why some people test positive after getting a Covid-19 vaccine
A Covid-19 vaccine does not provide full or immediate protection, which means it’s still possible to get infected and test positive for the…
Continue Reading Coronavirus strain in UK picks up mutation that could impact vaccines, experts say
A mutation that could allow Covid-19 to escape antibody protection has now been found in samples of a rapidly spreading strain in the UK, according…
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Southern New Mexico men in their 30s, 40s among new virus deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Department of Health reported 15 more Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday to raise the state’s fatality…
Continue Reading Over one-third of young adults misuse psychoactive medications, study says
Over one-third of young adults misuse their psychoactive prescription drugs, a new study has revealed. Some 34% of adults ages 18 to 25 misused their…
Continue Reading Experts split on delaying Covid-19 vaccine second doses. Here’s why
To help speed up Covid-19 vaccinations across the United States, especially among high-risk older adults, one idea continues to surface: Postpone…
Continue Reading Daily Covid-19 vaccinations are far outpacing daily reported cases. But there’s a catch
The number of people who have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine is now greater than the number of US Covid-19 cases reported during…
Continue Reading If your loved one is hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine, share this
Your loved ones are right to have questions about the Covid-19 vaccine — the American public hasn’t watched vaccine development this…
Continue Reading Animals unlikely to spread Covid-19 to humans, but precautions can help keep people and their pets safe, says CDC
There’s no evidence that animals are playing a significant role in the spread of coronavirus to humans, but precautions can help keep people…
Continue Reading Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 91.6% effective against symptomatic Covid-19, interim trial results suggest
After criticism last year for an early rollout, Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 91.6% effective against symptomatic Covid-19 and 100% effective…
Continue Reading Those who had Covid-19 could get reinfected if the variants become dominant, Fauci says
Even for those who have been infected with Covid-19, there is a “very high rate” of re-infection if the new variants become dominant, Dr.…
Continue Reading Man in his 30s among 17 virus deaths reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 17 coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. Health officials clarified that these…
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Research suggests poor oral health could lead to worse Covid-19 outcomes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Poor oral health could lead to worse outcomes among Covid-19 patients. A study, published in the Journal of the California…
Continue Reading 5 ways to replace food rewards for fitness motivation
Healthy milestones offer a moment to celebrate victories, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement, such as rewarding yourself with a treat, plays…
Continue Reading What’s your gender? I prefer not to say
When it comes to filling out a form, I can write my name and address and birth date on autopilot without pause. But when I get to the gender…
Continue Reading ‘Groundhog Day,’ the movie’s final life lessons for our perpetual pandemic
“What would you do if you were stuck in one place, and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?” That’s…
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Democratic Party demands state, city audits of El Paso’s ‘unacceptable’ vaccination efforts
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Democratic Party chairperson on Monday called for both state and city investigative audits into El Paso’s…
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