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If vaccinations pick up while cases drop, US would be closer to being safe from another surge, Fauci says

March 10, 2021 11:16 AM CNN

Nearly one in 10 Americans — more than 32 million people — are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to data from the Centers…

Coronavirus variant first identified in UK appears to be more deadly, study suggests

March 10, 2021 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

The coronavirus variant B.1.1.7, which was first identified in the United Kingdom, is associated with an estimated 64% higher risk of dying from…

How pandemic unfolds from here depends on how Americans act in critical weeks ahead, CDC director warns

March 10, 2021 5:23 AM CNN

Nearly one in 10 Americans — more than 32 million people — are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19, according to data from the Centers…

What can fully vaccinated people do? Dr. Leana Wen says some CDC advice too cautious

March 10, 2021 5:04 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued long-awaited guidance on what fully vaccinated people can safely do, and with it, an…

7 more virus deaths, 134 new cases reported in El Paso

March 10, 2021 4:26 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced seven coronavirus-related deaths and 134 new cases Wednesday morning. The latest deaths…

The slow road back to normal starts with a first step

March 10, 2021 4:26 AM CNN Newsource

It’s hard to believe that the one-year anniversary of the declaration of a pandemic is this week. It has been a long, brutal year that has felt…

Here’s what you need to know before going to your annual wellness exam

March 10, 2021 2:52 AM CNN Newsource

When the pandemic swept across the globe a year ago, people’s health suddenly became a whole lot more important. CNN Chief Medical…

5 benefits of apple cider vinegar (and a few duds), according to experts

March 10, 2021 2:49 AM CNN Newsource

Apple cider vinegar is one of the most popular natural health products around, with claims that it can do almost anything, including sanitizing…

What can fully vaccinated people do? Dr. Leana Wen’s advice

March 10, 2021 2:45 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued long-awaited guidance on what fully vaccinated people can safely do, and with it, an…

UMC online vaccine sign-up for 5,000 was filled in just minutes after website crash

March 9, 2021 2:19 PM Jim Parker

UPDATE: All of University Medical Center’s latest vaccination appointments were booked within minutes of online registration going live at 6…

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Here’s what you need to know to save your life

March 9, 2021 9:11 PM Mark Ross

EL PASO, Texas — Actor Chadwick Boseman died last August from colorectal cancer. With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, here are…

What the next CDC guidelines for the fully vaccinated could look like

March 9, 2021 7:12 PM CNN Newsource

Some celebrated when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention came out with its long-awaited guidelines for the fully vaccinated Monday.…

A safer time might be just months away. But don’t abandon Covid-19 safety measures yet, experts say

March 9, 2021 5:23 PM CNN Newsource

Coronavirus cases in the US are dipping and the number of daily vaccinations is rising. But public health experts are pressing two key concepts they…

I’ve worked as a doctor in eight states fighting Covid-19. What keeps us going?

March 9, 2021 2:26 PM CNN

I’m tired, you’re tired, we’re all tired — I know. I feel it in my bones. I have been in 8 states caring for thousands of…

City of Austin to defy Gov. Abbott, will keep mask requirement despite Texas mandate lift

March 9, 2021 12:06 PM ABC News

AUSTIN, Texas — City of Austin leaders announced Tuesday that they will continue to require wearing masks amid Gov. Greg Abbott lifting the…

Meet the artist who painted over 150 portraits of the pandemic’s first responders

March 9, 2021 9:56 AM CNN Newsource

For Jayashree Krishnan, who has painted more than 150 portraits of first responders across the globe since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the…

US task force recommends lung cancer screening start earlier, include people with shorter histories of smoking

March 9, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

Annual lung cancer screening should include people as young as 50 and with shorter smoking histories, according to a new recommendation from an…

Bodybuilding steroids linked to long-term testicular damage, study finds

March 9, 2021 7:00 AM CNN Newsource

Men who use anabolic steroids to build muscle for that “perfect bod” may be harming their testicular function for years after they stop…

State data shows El Paso has wasted less than .03% of vaccine doses it has received

March 9, 2021 6:16 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 6,800 coronavirus vaccine doses have been wasted in Texas as of the end of last week, according to data from the…

US lawmakers want more research on coronavirus pandemic’s mental health toll

March 9, 2021 5:06 AM CNN

US lawmakers are calling for research into the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on mental health. Democratic senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota…

A safer future is just months away. But Americans shouldn’t give up on Covid-19 safety measures yet, former CDC director says

March 9, 2021 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

A safer future is just a few months away, but it’s crucial that Americans keep practicing Covid-19 safety precautions and heeding health…

Prince Harry opens up: A role model for emotional availability in men and boys

March 9, 2021 1:35 AM CNN Newsource

As millions watched Oprah Winfrey’s bombshell of an interview with Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Sunday night, one of the most…

March and April are critical months in stopping another Covid-19 surge, CDC director says

March 9, 2021 12:27 AM CNN Newsource

The next two months could determine whether the US will experience another surge in coronavirus cases, according to the director of the Centers for…

The great news from the CDC

March 8, 2021 7:32 PM CNN

During my career I have worked with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other national organizations to construct guidelines…

New Mexico schools to reopen by Apr. 5 as state expands vaccine priority to teachers

March 8, 2021 3:22 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — In a press conference Monday, New Mexico Department of Education Ryan Stewart said he wants all students back in the…

Daylight Saving Time is coming up — here’s how you can prepare now

March 8, 2021 3:19 PM CNN Newsource

In the fall, waking up to realize Daylight Saving Time ended overnight might feel great — especially when you get that extra hour of sleep. In the…

EPISD working with UMC to vaccinate all school employees

March 8, 2021 2:15 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced Monday it was undertaking an effort with University Medical Center to vaccinate…

El Paso mayor, judge unveil community vaccine dashboard

March 8, 2021 10:56 AM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego held a noon news conference Monday at El Paso City Hall to discuss…

Here’s how close the US is to a possible Covid-19 surge, expert warns

March 8, 2021 12:37 PM CNN

The coronavirus pandemic appears to be in decline, but the US is actually in the “eye of the hurricane” right now, according to a leading…

CDC releases highly anticipated guidance for people fully vaccinated against Covid-19

March 8, 2021 11:57 AM CNN

New guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 can safely visit with other…