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UMC took online vaccine registrations with no advance notice, filled 7k spots in 10 minutes

January 30, 2021 12:35 PM Jim Parker

UPDATE: A UMC spokesman tells ABC-7 the hospital is mindful that some elderly El Pasoans don’t have internet access to be able to sign up for an…

Maryland becomes 2nd state to report coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa

January 30, 2021 7:59 PM CNN Newsource

Maryland on Saturday became the second state to report a case of a coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa — a strain that health…

Southern New Mexico sees 2 new virus deaths as infections trend downward statewide

January 30, 2021 6:37 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 752 additional known Covid-19 cases and 17 deaths, increasing the state’s…

These coronavirus variants are keeping scientists awake at night

January 30, 2021 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

At least four new variants of the coronavirus are keeping scientists awake at night. One, first identified in southeast England, has now shown up in…

Pregnant women should get Covid-19 vaccine, US doctors say, despite conflicting international advice

January 30, 2021 1:41 PM CNN Newsource

If you’re pregnant during the pandemic, major medical groups in the United States have a clear message for you — please consider being…

CDC orders travelers must wear masks on all forms of public transportation starting Tuesday

January 30, 2021 9:39 AM CNN Newsource

ATLANTA, Georgia — As health experts warn that highly contagious coronavirus variants could soon worsen the spread in the U.S., the country is…

On the anniversary of Covid-19 becoming an official public health emergency, experts say it’s time for a change

January 30, 2021 8:03 AM CNN

It was one year ago today the World Health Organization declared that the novel coronavirus was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.…

8 new El Paso virus deaths – including man in 30s, nearly 500 more infections

January 30, 2021 7:50 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported eight new coronavirus deaths, including a man in his 30s, on Saturday morning and 493 added…

As variants threaten Covid-19 progress, US weighs trial results of Johnson & Johnson vaccine candidate

January 30, 2021 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

As Covid-19 variants are increasingly found in the United States, experts say Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine candidate would help in the…

Why parents should brace themselves for another uncertain summer and fall

January 30, 2021 4:02 AM CNN Newsource

I remember the talk among parents on my son’s last day of in-person school since the pandemic began. Back in March, some of them didn’t…

Babies get Covid-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds

January 29, 2021 10:13 PM CNN Newsource

Antibodies that protect against the coronavirus often get transferred from mother to infant during pregnancy — a finding that indicates a…

Southern New Mexico sees 3 of state’s 22 virus deaths; governor extends public health order

January 29, 2021 9:08 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials reported 1,085 new positive daily tests for the coronavirus on Friday, with 22 related deaths. That…

US spent $200 million sending 8,722 ventilators around the world and can’t find many now, watchdog finds

January 29, 2021 8:28 PM CNN Newsource

The Trump administration spent $200 million sending thousands of ventilators around the world, starting weeks after President Donald Trump touted…

Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is 66% effective in global trial, but 85% effective against severe disease, company says

January 29, 2021 7:46 PM CNN

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 single-shot vaccine was shown to be 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe disease in a global Phase…

Fort Bliss says 11 hospitalized soldiers drank antifreeze they mistook for alcohol

January 28, 2021 8:45 PM Jim Parker

UPDATE #2: Officials with Fort Bliss and the William Beaumont Army Medical Center said at a briefing late Friday afternoon that eleven hospitalized…

Have you been trying to get yourself and your family vaccinated for Covid-19?

January 29, 2021 5:43 PM CNN

If you’ve been trying to get yourself, an elderly relative or someone you care for vaccinated for Covid-19, CNN Opinion wants to know what your…

How women in El Paso can increase their awareness of preventing birth defects

January 30, 2021 3:15 AM Mark Ross

EL PASO, Texas — One in 33 babies born in the United States this year will have some kind of birth defect. January is National Birth Defects…

Getting the Covid-19 vaccine – answers to some frequently asked questions

January 30, 2021 3:20 AM Mark Ross

EL PASO, Texas — As more El Pasoans receive the Covid-19 vaccine, you may have questions about the vaccine itself and how it works in your body.…

Traveling to Canada during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go

January 29, 2021 4:56 PM CNN

If you’re planning to travel to Canada, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19…

El Paso County rural communities to have access to vaccines by mid-to-late February

January 29, 2021 5:53 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Residents who live in rural parts of El Paso County could have access to Covid-19 vaccines by mid-or-late February. A spokesman for…

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine, how it works and why it matters

January 29, 2021 3:35 PM CNN

A third Covid-19 vaccine, one made by Johnson & Johnson, could be authorized for use in the United States in the near future. Data about the…

Canada introduces hotel quarantine, suspends Caribbean and Mexico flights

January 29, 2021 2:06 PM CNN

To curb coronavirus transmission, Canada announced rules Friday to further discourage international travel, especially during spring break. Most…

Anti-science movement set up US for worse pandemic, infectious disease expert says

January 29, 2021 10:05 AM CNN Newsource

The anti-science movement has set up the United States and the world up for a worse Covid-19 pandemic than otherwise would have been, infectious…

Fauci, White House Covid team concerned over virus variants

January 29, 2021 9:12 AM Associated Press, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci says the emergence and increasing spread of coronavirus mutations means vaccine makers must be ready to make new…

How much Covid-19 protection does travel insurance offer in 2021?

January 29, 2021 8:17 AM CNN

People who had travel insurance in 2020 found that their policies offered little protection against the global pandemic that dramatically upended…

European Union approves 3rd vaccine from AstraZeneca

January 29, 2021 8:15 AM Associated Press

BERLIN, Germany — Regulators authorized AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for use in adults throughout the European Union on Friday, amid…

Johnson & Johnson single-shot vaccine to seek Feb. approval

January 29, 2021 6:20 AM ABC News

NEW YORK, NY — In another promising development for vaccine science, Johnson & Johnson says its vaccine — a single shot tested against a…

6 new El Paso virus deaths, nearly 400 more cases

January 29, 2021 6:58 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported six more coronavirus deaths on Friday morning and 393 added cases. The latest deaths…

Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is 66% effective in global trial, but 85% effective against severe disease, company says

January 29, 2021 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 single-shot vaccine was shown to be 66% effective in preventing moderate and severe disease in a global Phase…

Johnson & Johnson 1-dose shot prevents Covid-19, but less than some others

January 29, 2021 6:18 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY — Johnson & Johnson says its vaccine appears to protect against Covid-19 with just one shot. It’s not as strong as some two-shot…