El Paso Psychiatric Center worker dies after being diagnosed with coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — A long-time El Paso Psychiatric Center worker who recently tested positive for the coronavirus has died, according to a memo…
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El Paso City Council members cite virus risk, push for tougher enforcement on call centers
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council members on Tuesday expressed concern that the city’s numerous call center operations are, in the words of…
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Heart risk concerns mount around use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19 treatment
Scientists around the world are continuing to study two drugs — chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine — for their potential as possible…
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What are antibody tests and what do they mean for the coronavirus pandemic?
As the world watches and wonders when coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures might end, some hope antibody tests…
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Trump announces halt in funds to World Health Organization, $25 billion airline bailout deal
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump has directed a halt to payments to World Health Organization while the U.S. reviews coronavirus warnings regarding…
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New Mexico sees over 60 new virus cases & 5 deaths, offers new dashboard with detailed info
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Tuesday announced 62 additional cases of coronavirus and five more deaths around the…
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US may have to endure social distancing until 2022 if no vaccine is quickly found, scientists predict
This may be the new normal for quite a while. The US may have to endure social distancing measures — such as stay-at-home orders and school…
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El Paso to start using rapid virus test machine that gives results in minutes
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s fire chief said the city has received an Abbott ID rapid testing machine for coronavirus. Fire Chief Mario D’Agostino…
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Juarez reports 2 additional virus deaths, but no new cases
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Two new coronavirus deaths were reported Tuesday in Juárez, but Chihuahua state health officials said there were no…
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Paso del Norte Foundation offers Q&A on helping, getting help during virus crisis
EL Paso, Texas — The Paso del Norte Foundation hosted a video Question & Answer session Tuesday on how the community can help or get help during…
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The Northeast might be planning a reopening, but governors warn it’s still a ways off
After some governors said they’d work on regional plans to roll back stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus pandemic, two of those leaders…
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Photos show bodies piled up and stored in vacant rooms at Detroit hospital
Photos shared among emergency room staff at Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit show bodies being stored in vacant hospital rooms and piled on top of…
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Humane Society of El Paso heavily impacted by pandemic; animals still being cared for
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The coronavirus pandemic has impacted many organizations that serve our community. One of them: The Humane Society of El…
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El Paso hits 300 confirmed virus cases as city extends stay home order to May 17
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported eight new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the county’s total number to the milestone 300…
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Staying Strong: Family puts on parade for breast cancer patient starting chemo therapy
EL PASO, Texas — This past Easter Sunday, one El Paso family decided to surprise their mom with a social-distancing parade. It was all to show their…
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State health call center in El Paso closed because of virus case
EL PASO, Texas — A Texas Health and Human Services Commission call center in El Paso’s Lower Valley has been closed temporarily after an employee…
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Las Cruces hospitals layoff dozens of workers amid cancelling of non-essential medical services
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dozens of employees at the two major hospitals in Las Cruces have been furloughed following a state prohibition on elective…
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Trump holds grievance-filled briefing claiming ‘total’ authority as president, retreats on firing Fauci
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a…
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El Paso City Council extends virus emergency while examining budget shortfall, arena project
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council on Monday extended its emergency precautions ordinance for the coronavirus pandemic through May 17 as it also…
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Number of confirmed virus cases surpasses 2 million worldwide
WASHINGTON, DC —  New York’s coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 even as the lack of fresh hot spots in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world…
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Extra $600 coming to eligible New Mexicans on unemployment
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — People who are eligible for unemployment benefits in New Mexico will start receiving an additional $600 as early as…
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NMSU students manufacture ‘CovidBox’ to protect medical workers
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A group of engineering and physics students teamed up to produce a device that could prevent medical workers from…
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Doña Ana County virus cases hit 50 among on-going New Mexico surge
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Monday reported five new deaths and 107 additional cases of the coronavirus, including…
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Firefighter who had virus now among 35 recovered El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso firefighter diagnosed with the corornavirus last month is now listed among the 35 El Pasoans to date who have recovered…
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‘People are left stranded’: Surge in unemployment creates roadblocks for Texans applying for benefits
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 17 million Americans have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. The surge of unemployment applications has…
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El Pasoans not complying with stay-at-home order as county nears 300 cases
EL PASO, Texas — City and county officials urged El Pasoans to stay home during the Easter weekend through a series of public safety alerts…
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23 more virus cases, no new deaths as El Paso starts to ‘approach peak’
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported 23 new coronavirus cases on Easter Sunday, bringing the county’s total number…
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Some El Paso faithful determined to worship on Easter Sunday used drive-thru service
EL PASO, Texas — With in-person services canceled to prevent the spread of coronavirus, some of El Paso’s faithful found innovative ways to worship…
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Charity feast feeds front-line medical workers at UMC
EL PASO, Texas — While doctors and nurses at University Medical Center are busy facing down the coronavirus, they found themselves getting…
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Doña Ana County sees 1st virus death, man in his 50s who had been in hospital
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County recorded its first virus fatality, as state health officials said Sunday that a man in his 50s who was…
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