How coronavirus testing fumbles squandered valuable time
As coronavirus test kits were malfunctioning in public health labs across the country, Dr. Robert Redfield repeatedly assured his fellow task force…
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‘Healthcare Heroes’: How you can help Borderland hospital workers and patients during crisis
EL PASO, Texas — A new fund aims to help the doctors, nurses and patients affected by Covid-19 in the Borderland. The new Covid-19 Compassionate…
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El Paso’s top doctor warns of ‘apathy’ as daily double-digit virus case growth continues: 531 total cases, 8 deaths
EL PASO, Texas — For the sixth day in a row, El Paso County saw a double-digit increase in the number of new coronavirus infections, with 26…
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Trump says small biz deal near, rejects testing complaints as U.S. virus deaths top 40,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump opened Sunday’s coronavirus task force briefing by discussing the negotiations on Capitol Hill over…
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Texas state parks set to reopen, but not in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas — As Texas took its first steps Sunday toward reopening — starting with state parks — caveats in the plan popped up in the…
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New Mexico has 2 new virus deaths; Doña Ana County cases rise again
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Sunday reported two new coronavirus deaths, bringing the statewide fatality count to 55.…
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Virus cases near 19,000 in Texas, with 477 reported dead
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of coronavirus cases in Texas is approaching 19,000 and the number who have died is now at least 477, the Texas…
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Texas begins easing virus restrictions this week amid questions, skepticism
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus starting this week by letting retailers sell items…
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El Paso hospitals ‘reassigning’ workers amid canceling of non-essential medical services
EL PASO, Texas — Many El Paso hospitals are choosing to reassign their employees instead of laying them off after non-essential medical services…
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Start your Monday smart: Coronavirus, Ramadan, Orthodox Easter, Earth Day, NFL draft
Famed street artist Banksy has been isolating, too. Read about how he’s gone to work in his own bathroom, and dive into more CNN weekend reads.…
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Death toll now 29 in Juárez as number of virus cases hits 119
CUIDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The official coronavirus count from Chihuahua state health leaders for Juárez grew to 119 cases on Sunday, with 29 deaths…
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One Harlem church. 9 coronavirus deaths
The Rev. Johnnie Green dreads answering his cell phone these days, fearing another call about a member of his Harlem congregation succumbing to the…
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Celebrities unite to show support for underserved communities battling coronavirus
Celebrities like Snoop Dogg, America Ferrera, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Sean “Diddy” Combs came together to express their support for…
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While officials talk about reopening the country, experts warn it’s important to manage expectations
For many, hearing officials discuss reopening the country comes as a relief. It means there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, that after…
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Jacksonville beaches reopen in Florida as states begin easing stay-at-home restrictions
Beaches and parks in Jacksonville, Florida, reopened Friday afternoon as more states consider easing restrictions put in place to battle the…
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Las Cruces physical therapy group thanks, feeds first-responders
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces physical therapy group owner is looking out for essential workers on the front lines of this crisis. “The…
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Thousands of unlabeled bottles of hand sanitizer, face masks seized at border in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Officers with Customs and Border Protection seized a large number of hand sanitizer bottles and masks at the Bridge of the…
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Essential workers can get drive-thru tested for virus in Las Cruces on Sunday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Essential workers in Las Cruces can get screened for the coronavirus during a drive-up screening event. The New Mexico…
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Celebrities unite to show support for underserved communities battling coronavirus
Celebrities like Snoop Dogg, America Ferrera, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Sean “Diddy” Combs came together to express their support for…
Continue Reading El Paso exceeds 500 virus cases as yet another death occurs
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County’s death toll from the coronavirus rose to eight as health officials reported a new death Saturday evening.…
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Socorro mandates face coverings for anyone out in public in the city to stop virus spread
SOCORRO, Texas — Socorro’s mayor has signed an executive order that mandates face coverings, effective Monday, for all people who leave their homes…
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Virus cases still climbing in New Mexico & Las Cruces as state sticks with lockdown
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico reported two new deaths across the state linked to the coronavirus pandemic as the number of people infected…
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Contamination at CDC lab was likely cause of critical early delays in rolling out coronavirus testing
Contamination in manufacturing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention test for the coronavirus caused weeks of delays that slowed the US…
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Trump says federal assistance to go to 13,000 health centers in African American & Hispanic communities
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Saturday at his daily White House briefing that the government will be providing assistance to 13,000…
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Last in testing, Texas governor tries to be 1st big state to reopen
AUSTIN, Texas — As Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott formulated a plan this week to reopen the world’s 10th largest economy, he had to strike a…
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25 now dead in Juárez as number of virus cases tops 100
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The number of people infected by the coronavirus in Juárez topped a hundred on Saturday, as health officials said nearly a…
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The world is scrambling to buy ventilators in the Covid-19 pandemic. One country has only four of them — for 12 million people
Covid-19 cases have topped 2.2 million globally and countries around the world are scrambling to buy life-saving equipment as the pandemic places…
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Cab driver. Harvard dad. Covid-19 victim.
The streets of New York are filled with ghosts these days. It is spring outside, but the sidewalks are empty and the streets feel haunted. Only…
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Cab driver. Harvard dad. Covid-19 victim.
The streets of New York are filled with ghosts these days. It is spring outside, but the sidewalks are empty and the streets feel haunted. Only…
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Coronavirus saliva testing now available through private labs in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — As concerns over the lack of testing grow, Covid-19 saliva test kits are now slowly being administered in El Paso. The Food and…
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