Texas virus death toll passes 270
DALLAS, Texas — The death toll from Covid-19 passed 270 in Texas on Sunday as the state reported nearly 1,000 mores positive tests for the disease.…
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Watch replay: Easter Sunday Mass with El Paso’s Bishop Seitz
(Editor’s note: You can watch a replay of the Mass of the Lord’s Resurrection Sunday in the video player above.) ABC-7 partners with El Paso Catholic…
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Trump calls virus ‘the plague’ in Easter video message to Americans
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump tweeted well-wishes to Americans celebrating Easter on Sunday, noting that this year’s is “much different”…
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Dr. Fauci says earlier virus mitigation efforts would have saved more American lives
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that calls to implement life-saving social distancing measures faced “a lot of pushback” early in the…
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‘I’ll do what’s best for New Mexico,’ governor says when asked about re-opening state
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said that she’ll do “what’s right” for her state to slow coronavirus spread even if…
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More than 20 patients, staff at El Paso Psychiatric Center now being treated for virus
(Editor’s note: Updated with comment from the city of El Paso’s public heath authority) EL PASO, Texas — More than 20 patients and staff at the El…
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Fauci admits earlier Covid-19 mitigation efforts would have saved more American lives
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that calls to implement life-saving social distancing measures faced “a lot of pushback” early in the US…
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El Paso neighborhood group feeding first-responders on front lines of virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland neighborhood group has a history of caring for first-responders. The Coyote Park Neighborhood Association is currently…
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3-D printed ICU equipment from El Paso medical firm aids in fight against virus
EL PASO, Texas — A medical group in El Paso is eager to show off an idea for improving IV lines and tube restraints in hospitals. The CEO of OTEN…
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El Paso virus cases just shy of 270, deaths hold at 2: See the map
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Public Health Department on Saturday evening reported 17 new cornavirus cases, bringing the county’s…
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Covid-19’s devastating toll on the NYPD
The New York City Police Department has reached a critical point. The Covid-19 scourge has eroded the ranks of a noble department that weathered the…
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IRS direct deposits 1st round of stimulus checks
WASHINGTON, DC — The Internal Revenue Service sent out the first wave of stimulus checks to Americans on Saturday, the agency said. “#IRS deposited…
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Doña Ana County just shy of 50 virus cases, many with no known cause
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials said Saturday that virus cases in the state continued to surge, as they announced one…
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U.S. overtakes Italy for highest virus death toll in the world
NEW YORK, NY — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus overtook Italy for the highest in the world on Saturday, according to the running tally…
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The United States is reporting 20,000 coronavirus deaths, more than any other country
More than 20,000 people have died from the coronavirus in the United States, which now has more reported deaths than any country in the world,…
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Juarez now has 14 of Chihuahua state’s 16 virus deaths – including woman who just gave birth
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The death toll from novel coronavirus continues to rise in Chihuahua state with 16 total deaths reported on Saturday, 14 of…
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Parts of northeast, central and east El Paso showing highest rates of virus infections
EL PASO, Texas — Coronavirus infections are five to six times higher in the hardest hit areas of El Paso compared to those with relatively few…
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El Paso reports 2nd virus death as cases rise over 250: See the map
EL PASO, Texas — A woman in her 70s has become El Paso’s second coronavirus death in as many days, health officials confirmed Friday. The woman died…
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Virus creates rough ride for Borderland truckers trying to keep store shelves stocked
EL PASO, Texas — Truckers and freight brokers are feeling the impact of Covid-19 as they work in overdrive to stock the shelves inside stores across…
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‘Shelter in Books’ matches teacher requests for books for students with donations to El Paso book publisher
EL PASO, Texas — Teachers and parents are searching for ways to keep their students reading while everyone is staying home during the COVID-19…
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‘El Paso Strong’ tree wearing mask brings ‘lots of smiles’ during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Centers for Disease Control is recommending all people wear cloth masks if they have to leave their homes during the…
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Las Cruces City Council extends emergency due to virus; approves $684,000 more in aid to schools & non-profits
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The Las Cruces City Council voted unanimously Friday to extend the mayor’s emergency proclamation due to the coronavirus…
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Borderland clergy cope with no in-person church services for Easter Sunday
EL PASO, Texas — “It’s the first time after 2,000 years, can you imagine? The church with persecution and a lot of sickness and…
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US coronavirus cases top 500,000 as researchers say the worst is yet to come in Texas and Florida
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States topped 500,000 on Friday as health officials reported the highest number of death in a…
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Las Cruces parks closed, but residents still gathering prompts police patrols
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces police officers will patrol the parks on Easter weekend to stop crowds from gathering and spreading Covid-19.…
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El Paso teen sisters raise money to feed healthcare workers during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Two local sisters are using their spare time during this pandemic to raise money, and feed first-responders and healthcare workers…
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El Paso hospital warehouse manager accused of stealing boxes of N-95 medical masks
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso hospital warehouse manager was arrested by police after they said he was caught red-handed placing boxes of…
Continue Reading Virus outbreak at El Paso Psychiatric Center infects 11
EL PASO, Texas — A total of eleven staff members and patients at the El Paso Psychiatric Center have tested positive for novel coronavirus, sources…
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Publisher of hydroxychloroquine study touted by Trump says the research didn’t meet its standards
President Trump has been a cheerleader for the drug hydroxychloroquine, pointing in a tweet and in person to a French study as evidence that one…
Continue Reading 2 more deaths reported as total New Mexico virus cases surpasses 1,000
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health reported two additional deaths in the state from the coronavirus on Friday, while…
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