Health Archives

UMC administers 2,000 of the 5,000 vaccines it received in just 2 days at mega-site

January 12, 2021 8:16 PM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — Since being chosen as a vaccine mega-site by the state late last week, University Medical Center received 5,000 vaccines and nearly…

Local health officials doubt federal pivot on Covid-19 vaccines will help in time

January 12, 2021 6:18 PM CNN Newsource

The federal government’s about-face on vaccine policy may be too little, too late, local health officials told CNN Tuesday. City and county…

Doña Ana County sees 5 of New Mexico’s 30 latest virus deaths

January 12, 2021 5:57 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico approached 158,000 as an additional 893 cases were reported Tuesday by state health…

CDC to require all air travelers to US to show negative coronavirus test

January 12, 2021 3:20 PM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday it will require a negative Covid-19 test from all air passengers entering the United…

The US has averaged more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths a day over the past week

January 12, 2021 3:03 PM CNN Newsource

The magnitude of loss from Covid-19 is now on par with suffering the 9/11 attacks every day. The US averaged more than 3,223 Covid-19 deaths a day…

CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for international passengers flying to US

January 12, 2021 2:12 PM CNN Newsource

The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to sign today or Wednesday an order requiring all international…

No limit to benefits of exercise when it comes to cardiovascular disease risk, study finds

January 12, 2021 12:06 PM CNN Newsource

It has long been understood that being physically active is good for you, particularly when it comes to preventing things like heart attacks and…

Help dogs and cats cope with separation anxiety when humans return to work

January 12, 2021 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed a home a few months ago, he didn’t hesitate to adopt it. He says…

How to talk politics with angry loved ones who disagree with you

January 12, 2021 11:28 AM CNN Newsource

Millions of people will sit down at the Thanksgiving table this week across from family members on the opposite side of the political divide. If talk…

10 ways to de-escalate political discussions with friends and family who disagree with you

January 12, 2021 11:15 AM CNN Newsource

The shocking invasion of the US Capitol by a mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump is proof that the anger and frustration that divides…

Texas lawmakers hope to expand medical marijuana programs this legislative session

January 12, 2021 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — Some lawmakers say better medical marijuana programs in the state of Texas make sense as a means to help our economy…

Trump administration reverses course and adopts Biden vaccine distribution plan

January 12, 2021 8:34 AM CNN Newsource, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to announce sweeping changes Tuesday in vaccine rollout guidelines in an…

U.S. asking states to speed Covid-19 vaccines to people over 65, others at risk, no longer hold back 2nd dose

January 12, 2021 5:37 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of Covid-19 vaccines to people older than 65 and others at high risk…

El Paso has 4 added virus deaths, 273 new cases

January 12, 2021 4:25 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported four new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The latest victims included: 1…

Texas Department of State Health Services interactive map shows where vaccines are sent in El Paso

January 12, 2021 4:00 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of State Health Services created a new interactive map which lets users see how many vaccines have been…

The power of a real apology

January 12, 2021 1:43 AM CNN Newsource

“Forgiveness” in the time of Covid usually refers to loans, as in TD Bank’s recent announcement that, pending new information, it…

US reports over 200K new Covid-19 cases every single day for a week straight

January 12, 2021 12:51 AM CNN

The US set a grim milestone Monday as the country recorded over 200,000 new Covid-19 cases for seven straight days, according to John Hopkins…

El Paso has ‘successful’ launch of mega-vaccination effort as 1,300 get shots in a day

January 11, 2021 12:34 PM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso was picked by the state of Texas to be a mega-vaccination hub and the community’s emergency management coordinator is…

Moderna thinks its vaccine will protect against the coronavirus for at least a year

January 11, 2021 10:08 PM CNN Newsource

Biotechnology company Moderna believes its vaccine should protect people against Covid-19 for at least a year, a top official told investors Monday.…

Members of the public mistakenly allowed to sign up for Covid-19 vaccination appointments in Kentucky

January 11, 2021 7:46 PM CNN

Members of the general public in Kentucky were mistakenly allowed to sign up for Covid-19 vaccine appointments meant for health care workers,…

Covid-19 vaccination plan ‘not working,’ former FDA official warns

January 11, 2021 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

With Covid-19 hospitalizations surpassing 100,000 for 40 days in a row, officials are trying to ramp up the pace of vaccinations across the United…

Triple-digit rise in Doña Ana County virus cases as New Mexico expands vaccine eligibility

January 11, 2021 5:21 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Monday reported 933 new Covid-19 cases and 15 more deaths. The latest numbers increased…

Doctors test popular anti-depressant to see if it fights off Covid-19

January 11, 2021 5:09 PM CNN Newsource

Doctors are running a clinical trial to see if a popular anti-depressant might keep someone from becoming severely ill with Covid-19. The researchers…

How Miami-Dade opened all its public schools — and kept them open

January 11, 2021 4:00 PM CNN

Alberto Carvalho has been able to do what hundreds of his fellow superintendents have not: fully open his district’s schools in the pandemic.…

Abbott promises to ramp up virus vaccinations after Texas’ slow start

January 11, 2021 10:10 AM Texas Tribune

ARLINGTON, Texas — After a rocky start, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday promised to ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations across Texas. Twenty-eight coronavirus…

Biden receives second dose of coronavirus vaccine on camera

January 11, 2021 12:53 PM CNN Newsource

Joe Biden on Monday received the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine on camera, as part of an effort by the President-elect’s…

El Paso police detective is department’s 1st Covid-19 death

January 11, 2021 12:14 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Police Department detective died from Covid-19 on Monday morning, making him EPPD’s first casualty of the coronavirus.…

Parasite found in undercooked meat linked with risk of rare brain cancer

January 11, 2021 11:19 AM CNN Newsource

A common parasite people get from contaminated water and undercooked meat may be associated with rare brain cancers, researchers reported Monday.…

UK entering ‘worst point’ of pandemic, top health official warns, as cases rise and bodies pile up

January 11, 2021 4:48 AM CNN

The United Kingdom is entering its most challenging weeks since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a top official said Monday, as hospitals face…

7 virus deaths, large dip in Covid-19 hospitalizations reported in El Paso

January 11, 2021 4:18 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced seven coronavirus-related deaths and 561 new cases Monday morning. That…