Las Cruces pecan plant struggles to stay afloat during virus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After tariffs hit pecan farmers hard almost two years ago, famers in Doña Ana County were starting to feel a little less…
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New Mexico sees 7th virus death & 40 new infections, including another Doña Ana County case
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Thursday reported yet another death along with 40 new coronavirus cases, one of…
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El Paso’s virus cases are doubling every 2 to 5 days: Here’s how things could look in a month
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans may not fully grasp how bad things are going to get over the next month. Sixty-eight cases, the total number of cases…
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President Trump invokes Defense Production Act for much-needed ventilators
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House announced Thursday that President Donald Trump is invoking the Defense Production Act to clear…
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Cats may get coronavirus, but experts say it’s nothing to worry about
A newly-hatched study out of China, so raw that it’s not yet been peer-reviewed, has some disturbing news for cat lovers. Our furry feline…
Continue Reading Globally confirmed virus cases exceed 1 million – a grim milestone
NEW YORK, NY — The number of coronavirus infections worldwide has hit one million, with more than 50,000 deaths, according to the tally kept by…
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What you need to do to get your government stimulus check
The IRS and the Treasury Department say Americans will start receiving their economic impact checks within the next few weeks. The payments are part…
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U.S. jobless claims soar by 6.6 million amid unemployment crisis felt in Texas, New Mexico & the Borderland
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. unemployment claims hit 6.6 million — another record high — as layoffs accelerate in face of coronavirus. The bleak news…
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Las Palmas, Del Sol nurses protest to demand more personal protective equipment at hospitals
EL PASO, Texas — Nurses staged informational pickets outside Las Palmas and Del Sol medical centers on Wednesday and Thursday demanding more…
Continue Reading A healthy 39-year-old DJ died of coronavirus. What his young widow and daughter want you to know
Nicole Buchanan wasn’t even allowed to say goodbye to her husband. Three weeks ago, Conrad Buchanan was a healthy, vivacious Florida DJ who…
Continue Reading Experts tell White House coronavirus can spread through talking or even just breathing
A prestigious scientific panel told the White House Wednesday night that research shows coronavirus can be spread not just by sneezes or coughs, but…
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Democrats postpone national convention amid virus concerns
WASHINGTON, DC — The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention until the week of Aug. 17 after prospective…
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Homeless during a pandemic: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for April 2
How do you stay at home if you are homeless? CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at how cities across the US are handling the…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes first coronavirus antibody test
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued its first emergency use authorization for a coronavirus test that looks for antibodies in the blood.…
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An ER doctor dies in his husband’s arms a week after first coronavirus symptoms
New Jersey emergency room doctor Frank Gabrin knew he could contract coronavirus when he walked into work to treat patients. But still he continued,…
Continue Reading The ‘game changer’ that wasn’t: Company falsely claimed FDA authorization for coronavirus blood test
The company claimed it would distribute the first coronavirus antibody test authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration. It promised to detect…
Continue Reading How to train yourself not to touch your face
We’re washing our hands, staying at home and standing 6 feet apart when we do need to go out. What else can we do to limit the spread of…
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Here’s a list of disinfectants you can use against coronavirus
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is arming consumers with a list of disinfectants that people can use to protect themselves from the novel…
Continue Reading Print this so you don’t bring coronavirus home
Life under coronavirus means staying home as much as possible — but you’ll likely need to make a trip to the grocery store or pharmacy at…
Continue Reading US coronavirus cases pass 200,000. More states are saying stay at home
On a day several more states, including Florida, told most of their residents to stay at home, the number of US coronavirus cases skyrocketed past…
Continue Reading Humans are terrible at social distancing. Here’s what to do about it
In Tokyo, crowds have been congregating in parks each day to see the cherry blossoms at peak bloom. Some 6,000 miles away in Washington DC, people…
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Las Cruces distiller shifts gears to start making hand sanitizer
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As hand sanitizer supplies continues flying off the shelves, a Las Cruces native is working to make more and keep his…
Continue Reading Before a Washington mother died of coronavirus, her six children used a walkie-talkie to say goodbye
Just weeks ago, Sundee Rutter was told she was beating breast cancer. But suddenly she was dying of a different disease, and her six children were…
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El Paso orders parks, golf courses closed & quarantine for travelers as virus cases grow to 68
EL PASO, Texas — City and county officials announced tougher restrictions Wednesday evening as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso…
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‘Military grade facilities’ added outside University Medical Center for virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — University Medical Center is taking proactive measures to expand its emergency department’s capacity amid the COVID-19…
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El Paso music studio offers students virtual music lessons during self-isolation
EL PASO, Texas– For many people, music can sometimes be an escape during stressful times like right now. For the music instructors at Sound Stage 9,…
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City of El Paso’s health department director on personal leave amid the coronavirus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas – ABC-7 has learned the director of the City of El Paso’s Public Health Department is currently on a personal leave during the…
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Los Angeles mayor urges everyone in his city to wear face masks
LOS ANGELES, California — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has recommended that the city’s 4 million people wear masks when going outside amid the…
Continue Reading When will you get your stimulus cash, and how?
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. government is preparing to send out direct payments to help individuals amid the coronavirus pandemic, but those who need…
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Trump resists calling for nationwide stay-at-home as U.S. virus cases top 200,000
WASHINGTON, DC — The number of U.S. coronavirus cases surged by more than 14,000 in just a few hours Wednesday as the death toll topped 4,600. As of…
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