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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…

Congresswoman Escobar asks FEMA to set up mass vaccination site in El Paso

January 29, 2021 6:06 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-El Paso, has sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency asking for the agency to…

El Paso sees surge in telemedicine visits during pandemic due to increased convenience

January 29, 2021 5:24 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — During the pandemic, many services have become more accessible from home. A local physician says telemedicine visits have…

Does Covid-19 impact male fertility? Experts urge caution about new evidence

January 29, 2021 5:11 AM CNN Newsource

Severe cases of Covid-19 might impact the quality of a man’s sperm, thus possibly impacting his fertility, according to a new study published…

A year into the pandemic, where are all the fast, easy home tests?

January 29, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

Last March former President Donald Trump said “anybody that wants a test can get a test” for Covid-19. That wasn’t true then, and…

25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank

January 29, 2021 5:06 AM CNN Newsource

A year into the pandemic, winter is the last of the four seasons we’re newly experiencing during this crisis. Each season has had its…

The US can defeat coronavirus variants with the right tools, White House adviser says

January 29, 2021 4:20 AM CNN

Even as increasingly worrisome Covid-19 variants reach the United States, a senior adviser on the White House Covid-19 response team offered hope…

5 things to know for January 29: Covid, extremism, impeachment, GameStop, Hong Kong

January 29, 2021 4:16 AM CNN

There’s an official term for that! Merriam-Webster has added “second gentleman” to describe VP Kamala Harris’ husband Doug…

Just as Covid-19 numbers were dropping, a concerning strain detected in South Africa is now in the US

January 29, 2021 1:14 AM CNN Newsource

Hope stemming from decreasing Covid-19 numbers has been blunted by the spread of new coronavirus variants. Now, one of the most worrisome strains…

Fauci says Biden’s push to reopen schools in 100 days ‘may not happen’

January 28, 2021 8:53 PM CNN

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, cautioned Thursday that President Joe Biden’s push to reopen most…

New Mexico State Veterans Home violated safety rules, became Covid hot spot

January 28, 2021 5:55 PM KVIA ABC-7

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, New Mexico — A report from the New Mexico Department of Health says the State Veterans Home in Truth or Consequences violated…

El Paso receives 5,000 more 1st doses of vaccine; tentative dates for 2nd doses void

January 28, 2021 3:46 PM Jim Parker

El PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials said Thursday afternoon they had received another 5,000 Covid-19 vaccines to be given as first…

Texas surpasses 2 million virus vaccinations as it also tops 2 million infections

January 28, 2021 10:19 AM Brianna Chavez

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Department of State Health Services announced Thursday that Texas had surpassed two million Covid-19 vaccinations. That…

‘Long Covid’ still puzzles doctors but treatment is possible

January 28, 2021 7:08 PM CNN Newsource

Medical professionals are working to understand more about a condition they are calling “long Covid,” among patients who experience…

Virus cases, deaths trend downward in New Mexico; Doña Ana Co. sees 66 new cases, 1 death

January 28, 2021 5:22 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Thursday reported an additional 678 confirmed Covid-19 infections, bringing the…

‘We continue to lead the nation.’ In West Virginia, Covid-19 vaccinations are nearly double the national rate

January 28, 2021 5:16 PM CNN

More than 9% of people in West Virginia have received at least their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to data published Monday by the…

German officials say AstraZeneca vaccine shouldn’t be given to over-65s, citing lack of data

January 28, 2021 3:09 PM CNN

Germany’s vaccine commission said the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine should not be given to people older than 65 years, amid a bitter dispute…

South Carolina detects first US cases of coronavirus strain first seen in South Africa

January 28, 2021 1:10 PM CNN Newsource

South Carolina officials have announced the United States’ first two confirmed cases of a more contagious coronavirus strain first spotted in…

Biden signs order to expand health coverage in pandemic

January 28, 2021 12:06 PM Associated Press, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden acted Thursday to get more people health insurance in the middle of the raging coronavirus pandemic, a down…

New malaria mosquito emerges in African cities, and experts are worried

January 28, 2021 11:30 AM CNN Newsource

A new malaria mosquito is emerging in African cities, with potentially devastating consequences for those living there, according to a new study. The…

Snow blindness can sneak up on you, but prevention is easy

January 28, 2021 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

As the only American to have climbed all 14 of the world’s peaks over 26,000 feet above sea level — and the fifth person to do so without…

More contagious, troublesome South African virus variant found in U.S. for 1st time

January 28, 2021 10:42 AM ABC News

COLUMBIA, South Carolina — The United States’ first known cases of the more contagious and troublesome South African coronavirus variant have been…

Experts warn not to take pain relievers before getting vaccinated – or you can dull the effectiveness

January 28, 2021 10:34 AM ABC News

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are being offered to an increasing number of people. Vaccine recipients…

An afternoon nap could improve your cognitive abilities, study says

January 28, 2021 9:41 AM CNN Newsource

Taking an afternoon snooze could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better…

Only half of Covid-19 vaccines delivered to states have been used, CDC data shows. Here’s one reason why

January 28, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

A possible explanation is emerging for why federal data shows only about half of the vaccine supply delivered in the US has been administered. The…

‘Number of hospitalizations is slowly creeping up’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson

January 28, 2021 4:52 PM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the…