Teen among 11 new virus deaths in El Paso; 2nd teen death to date
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 11 new coronavirus-related deaths Friday. The victims included a male…
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Lead vaccine developer says she wants to help rebuild trust brick by brick
Vaccines are on everyone’s minds these days. As the first shots of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine are administered in the United States, and as…
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Vice President Pence, Surgeon General receive virus vaccinations
WASHINGTON, DC — Vice President Mike Pence became the highest ranking U.S. official to receive the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on Friday in…
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Whether you have just 5, 10 or 15 minutes, these pain relief workouts can help
Pain can strike at any time — a stiff neck when you sit down at your work desk, a nagging shoulder pain as you reach for something out of the…
Continue Reading Pandemic demand for mental health care is overwhelming providers
Michael Siracusa was struggling. Changing his prescription for antidepressants would help, he thought. But getting an appointment turned out to be…
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Eight nuns died of Covid-19 at a Wisconsin facility within a week
Within a week, eight nuns living in the Notre Dame of Elm Grove in Wisconsin died from Covid-19, all of whom, in their own ways, were mentors in the…
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Former President Jimmy Carter to receive coronavirus vaccine ‘when it is available to him’
Former President Jimmy Carter‘s foundation announced Thursday that the 39th President is planning to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. “After…
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15 El Paso small businesses to participate in rapid Covid-19 testing
EL PASO, Texas — A pilot Covid-19 test program is coming to El Paso in hopes of helping businesses operations. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas…
Continue Reading FDA plans to authorize Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine quickly
Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted easily and quickly to recommend that the agency give emergency use authorization to…
Continue Reading US Covid-19 hospitalizations at record high for 12th day as FDA says it plans to grant emergency authorization of 2nd vaccine
The number of Americans in the hospital with Covid-19 was at a record high for the 12th day in a row Thursday as the US Food and Drug Administration…
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WATCH: El Paso health dept. holds town hall meeting on virus vaccine
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health along with local medical experts hosted a virtual town hall meeting Thursday evening for…
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Mayor says El Paso ‘dodged bullet’ for virus over Thanksgiving, but officials worry about Christmas
EL PASO, Texas — In a briefing at City Hall on Thursday afternoon, Mayor Dee Margo offered his “compliments to the citizens of El Paso,” proclaiming…
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Governor concerned about holidays as New Mexico has record 48 virus deaths, 8 in south counties
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials said Thursday they were bracing for and anticipating another surge in…
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FDA panel recommends emergency approval of Moderna’s virus vaccine
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted on Thursday…
Continue Reading America’s newest water safety challenge is something you’ve never heard of
The United States has some of the safest drinking water in the world. But its water supply is facing a new challenge — a slimy growth inside…
Continue Reading Want to hang with some friends (mask-free) this winter? Make a Covid-19 bubble
Doctors rarely talk about the importance of bubbles. But now they’re urging all Americans to hunker down in their bubbles through this…
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Gov. Abbott touts virus vaccine distribution in Texas, says quarter-million doses delivered so far
AUSTIN, Texas — Texans can expect to see “widespread distribution” of Covid-19 vaccines by March to recipients beyond the front-line health care…
Continue Reading Who should, and should not, get the Covid-19 vaccine
The Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine being rolled out across the US should be safe for just about anyone — even the frailest elderly people.…
Continue Reading NFL plans to honor health care workers by inviting some who’ve been vaccinated to Super Bowl LV
The NFL wants to honor health care workers by inviting some — who’ve had their Covid-19 vaccines — to Super Bowl LV. Frontline…
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Texas woman dies from Covid-19 just 2 months after giving birth
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Jennifer Mendoza, of Grapevine gave birth to her fourth child in October. A few days after coming home from the hospital with her…
Continue Reading 2 Alaska health care workers suffer reactions to Covid-19 vaccine
Two workers at an Alaska hospital suffered allergic reactions after receiving Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine this week, and one was kept for…
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Former Trump appointee encouraged herd immunity strategy for Covid-19, internal emails reveal
A former top Trump appointee urged health officials to adopt a “herd immunity” approach to Covid-19, according to internal emails…
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El Paso woman who helped convince Elvis to take Polio vaccine discusses parallels with Covid-19 shot
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Finding a Covid-19 vaccine was the first challenge. As vaccine misinformation and fear spreads worldwide, getting the public…
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Why hasn’t Biden or Trump gotten vaccinated for Covid?
Neither President Donald Trump nor President-elect Joe Biden has gotten vaccinated for Covid-19, a fact that’s beginning to draw some attention…
Continue Reading 21 new virus deaths in El Paso as number of active cases declines
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s Covid-19 death toll increased by 21 Thursday morning, while the number of active cases continued to decline. The…
Continue Reading Pandemic diaries: Why journaling now is the best time to start or restart
You are living in an extraordinary time. So much is happening in the world, in your country, in your life. Making sense of it, processing, coping and…
Continue Reading US officials report 3,500 new Covid-19 deaths, a daily record for the coronavirus pandemic
Wednesday brought more bad and good news as the US endures the 10th month of the coronavirus pandemic. There was a trio of all-time highs in the…
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New app helps you decide if Covid-19 risk is low in order to visit family, friends this holiday season
EL PASO, Texas — Despite the constantly growing number of new COVID-19 cases nationwide, and warnings from the Centers for Disease Control and…
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El Paso County Judge Samaniego announces holiday curfew due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Wednesday announced a curfew for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday periods out of…
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Santa Teresa volleyball coach comes home after 75 days in ICU for Covid-19
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — After 75 days battling Covid-19 in a hospital ICU and on a ventilator, Art Aguirre is now home. The Santa Teresa High…
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