El Paso surpasses 6,000 virus cases; 1 new death reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one new coronavirus death and 196 new cases Wednesday morning. The death…
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This new high-tech glove translates sign language into speech in real time
A glove that translates sign language into speech in real time has been developed by scientists — potentially allowing deaf people to…
Continue Reading The best DIY face mask material and fit? Quilting cotton beats bandana, new study suggests
Wearing face masks and coverings is recommended, or in some places mandatory, in public spaces to help stop the spread of Covid-19. But what kind of…
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Lower Valley assisted living facility accuses city of El Paso of ignoring virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas — The city of El Paso is denying claims made by employees of an assisted living facility in the Lower Valley who said their calls for…
Continue Reading California and Florida are charting different coronavirus paths as cases spike
Officials in California and Florida — two states where coronavirus cases are jumping — are taking different approaches toward reopening…
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Iconic lion statues outside New York Public Library are wearing face masks to encourage humans to do the same
NEW YORK, NY — Count on the New York Public Library’s iconic lion sculptures to set an example of patience and fortitude. The marble…
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NMSU closes athletics training facility after 6 students, 1 trainer diagnosed with virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University suspended all athletics workouts Tuesday after six students and a trainer tested positive for…
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New Mexico tops 12,000 virus cases as Doña Ana County nears 1,000
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico exceeded 12,000 on Tuesday as state health officials reported an…
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He was an athlete in the best shape of his life. Then Covid-19 nearly killed him
When Ahmad Ayyad woke up, he was delirious. He didn’t realize where he was, why there was a tube down his throat, or how long it had been since…
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‘Very disturbing’: Fauci warns U.S. may see 100,000 virus cases a day, says he’s worried about Texas
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci said coronavirus cases could grow to 100,000 a day in the U.S. if Americans don’t start following public…
Continue Reading Stop going to bars, Dr. Fauci tells Americans
Americans have to stop going congregating in bars, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)…
Continue Reading Declining eyesight can be improved by looking at red light, pilot study says
It will be as easy as brushing your teeth or shaving, and as long as future studies support it, it just might save your eyesight. A few minutes of…
Continue Reading Academic, mental and physical benefits of in-person school outweigh virus risks, pediatrics group says
As states grapple with how to safely start the upcoming school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics is pushing for students to be physically…
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Bill Gates on the Search for a Vaccine: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 30
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is contributing hundreds of millions of dollars toward Covid-19 vaccine trials. In this episode, Bill Gates…
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El Paso reaches 130 virus deaths; nearly 200 new cases reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced two new coronavirus deaths and an increase of 183 new cases Tuesday…
Continue Reading Beijing approves experimental Covid-19 vaccine for use in Chinese military
The Chinese government has approved the use of an experimental Covid-19 vaccine for the country’s military — the latest step in a global…
Continue Reading The US has 4% of the world’s population but 25% of its coronavirus cases
The United States has long prided itself as the world’s shining beacon. But its current status is a much darker one: the globe’s leader…
Continue Reading Goodbye, Grandpa: An expert guide to talking to kids about death during Covid
My daughter’s questions started after a family friend got sick with Covid-19. “If people are sick, they can just give them medicine so…
Continue Reading Fireworks at home: Risks and safer alternatives, as sales skyrocket
Extravagant firework displays have long been a staple of the Fourth of July holiday, but this year many of the larger displays in cities across…
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El Paso leaders ban fireworks and large mass gatherings for July 4th due to virus spike
EL PASO, Texas — City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza implored El Pasoans on Monday to stay home for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday…
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Gun sales surge in El Paso during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Demand has been high for many household goods during the pandemic. You might expect shoppers to clear store shelves of hand…
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Texas bar owners sue Gov. Abbott to reopen amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — A group of Texas bar owners filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott’s order that closed their businesses to…
Continue Reading Some US states return to previous restrictions to slow surge of coronavirus cases
At least 16 states have paused or rolled back their reopening plans as the United States sees a surge in coronavirus cases across the country. With…
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EPISD to allow parents to choose virtual or in-person classes when school resumes Aug. 3
EL PASO, TEXAS — The El Paso Independent School District announced plans Monday that schools will reopen on Aug. 3 using a combination of in-person…
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Doña Ana County records 20% of New Mexico’s 173 new virus cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 173 additional confirmed Covid-19 cases on Monday with one additional death. That…
Continue Reading Learning from the AIDS Epidemic: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 29
As Pride month comes to a close, we reflect on 40 years ago when the world lived through another epidemic that suffered from misinformation and…
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Nearly 60,000 lbs. of chicken nuggets being recalled because they may contain a rubber material
Pilgrim’s Pride is recalling about 59,800 pounds of chicken breast nuggets because they may be “contaminated with extraneous materials,…
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40 inmates, 5 officers at El Paso County’s jails test positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — Forty inmates and five detention officers have tested positive in recent days for Covid-19 at El Paso’s two county jails. Sheriff…
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Neon Desert Music Festival cancelled due to spike in El Paso virus cases
El PASO, Texas — One of the Borderland’s premier events is the latest victim of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Neon Desert Music Festival has been…
Continue Reading Here’s how much Covid-19 drug remdesivir will cost
The United States now has a highly anticipated price tag for the antiviral drug remdesivir. Gilead Sciences, the company that makes the Covid-19…
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