Juárez now has 406 of the 501 total virus deaths in Chihuahua state
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Chihuahua state leaders began looking at the re-openings of more businesses shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, even…
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Governor rejects request from El Paso’s Margo, other Texas mayors to impose face mask rules
EL PASO, Texas — A request from the mayors of El Paso and eight other big Texas cities for the “authority to set rules and regulations” mandating…
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Gov. Abbott says ‘concern, but not alarm’ as Texas virus cases, hospitalizations set records
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of people hospitalized for the coronavirus continued to climb Tuesday in Texas, setting yet another daily record.…
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Children with ADHD can now be prescribed a video game, FDA says
The first video game-based treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration…
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Just 3 new virus cases each in Doña Ana County, Otero Prison as New Mexico nears 10,000 infections
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Tuesday reported 88 new coronavirus cases and seven additional deaths statewide. State…
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Commonly used steroid reduces risk of death in sickest coronavirus patients, preliminary study results suggest
The widely available steroid drug dexamethasone may be key in helping to treat the sickest Covid-19 patients who require ventilation or oxygen,…
Continue Reading FDA cautions pet owners about infecting their pets in new video
Pets might not infect people with coronavirus, but pet owners need to protect cats, dogs and other companion animals, the US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading Asymptomatic Infection: Clearing up Confusion. Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 16
Last week, an official at the World Health Organization said asymptomatic transmission of the coronavirus appears to be rare. They’ve since…
Continue Reading Flush carefully. Study suggests coronavirus could spread in spray from toilet
Here’s a good reason to put the lid down before you flush: a new computer modeling study shows how a flushing toilet can send a cloud of little…
Continue Reading People under 20 half as likely to catch Covid-19, study finds
Children and teenagers are estimated to be about half as likely to get infected by the coronavirus than those aged 20 or over, according to research…
Continue Reading When we’re lonely, close friends, colleagues and celebrities all might seem the same to our brains
If you’re lonely, your brain might value Ellen DeGeneres, Mark Zuckerberg, your coworker and your best friend all the same — even though you…
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El Paso has 2nd deadliest day of virus pandemic with 7 new fatalities as total cases near 4,000
EL PASO, Texas — Another seven people have died from coronavirus in El Paso, according to information released by the Department of Public Health…
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El Paso psychiatrist reports increase in emergency mental health visits
EL PASO, Texas — A local psychiatrist is raising concerns about mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Fabrizzio Delgado, the Psychiatrist…
Continue Reading Try this total-body summer workout inspired by the playground
Whether you’re a child or an adult who’s young at heart, there are some workout moves the whole family can do to recapture that…
Continue Reading A father’s guide to raising good men
We’ve arrived at a moment of reckoning. Two-plus years after the height of the #metoo movement raised awareness about the prevalence of sexual…
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El Paso’s virus spread increasingly due to infected people who show no signs
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Commissioners received some important updates on Monday from local medical and hospital administrators about the…
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1st social-distancing practice day for some Borderland high school athletes
(Editor’s note: ABC-7 erroneously reported earlier that practices were ending after the first day in the SISD system due to virus concerns. This was…
Continue Reading Red Cross to begin testing donor blood for Covid-19 antibodies
The American Red Cross will now test all blood, plasma and platelet donations for Covid-19 antibodies, the organization said Monday. “During…
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Doña Ana County just 1 new virus case after deadly week; Otero Prison has 20% of state’s new cases
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Following their deadliest week of the coronavirus pandemic last week, Doña Ana County on Monday not only reported no new…
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Ezekiel Elliott among several Cowboys & Texans players infected by coronavirus
DALLAS, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has tested positive for Covid-19, a source close to him told ABC affiliate WFAA.…
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Over 40,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart, other stores recalled due to E. coli concerns
SWEDESBORO, New Jersey — A New Jersey company is recalling nearly 43,000 pounds of raw ground beef products because they may be contaminated…
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Virus cases slow in Juárez after deadly weekend; fund created to help hospitals
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — After a weekend that saw 17 coronavirus deaths and over 200 new cases, the city of Juárez reported just seven additional…
Continue Reading Dr. Fauci says normalcy may not return until next year following Covid-19 case spikes
A return to normalcy following the Covid-19 pandemic could come within a year, but people need to tamp down their expectations for typical summer…
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FDA revokes authorization for drug Trump touted to treat Covid-19
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. regulators on Monday revoked emergency authorization for malaria drugs promoted by President Donald Trump for treating…
Continue Reading Covid-19 in the World’s Largest Refugee Camp: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 15
It’s World Refugee Day on June 20, a time to commemorate the most vulnerable populations around the world. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 kills 2 more El Pasoans; 77 new cases also reported
EL PASO, Texas — Local public health leaders reported Monday morning that two more people had died from Covid-19 in El Paso and another 77 tested…
Continue Reading New York could roll back reopening if coronavirus restrictions violated, Gov. Cuomo says
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned people on Sunday that high violations of Covid-19 restrictions could cause the state to roll back its reopening.…
Continue Reading Young Americans are having less sex than ever
Young Americans are having less sex — and they can’t even blame the coronavirus pandemic for this one. Sexual inactivity increased among…
Continue Reading With online learning, class bullies fade to the background
When she was in brick-and-mortar school, many girls, and some boys, taunted Angelina Fusco. Her “friends,” as she thought of them, told…
Continue Reading Do masks mask our emotions? Not necessarily, says one expert
The United Kingdom is the latest in a long list of countries to make mask wearing mandatory to slow down the spread of Covid-19, with face coverings…
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