US, UK coronavirus strategies shifted following UK epidemiologists’ ominous report
A study by UK epidemiologists predicts that attempts to slow, or mitigate — rather than actively halt, or suppress — the novel…
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China’s coronavirus lockdown curbs deadly pollution, likely saving the lives of tens of thousands, says researcher
The drastic measures enforced by China during the coronavirus outbreak have slashed deadly air pollution, potentially saving the lives of tens of…
Continue Reading Coronavirus lockdowns: 24 hours of confusion around the world
Tens of millions of people around the world have suddenly found themselves under various forms of lockdown as governments scrambled to impose new…
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White House looking to send checks to Americans ‘immediately’ for coronavirus relief
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump wants the government to send checks to Americans in the next two weeks in an effort to curb the economic…
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Juarez reports 1st confirmed coronavirus case
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Chihuahua’s Health Department announced Tuesday that a 29-year-old man is the first confirmed case of coronavirus in the…
Continue Reading Secondhand smoke kills one person for every 52 smokers, study says. That’s a million people worldwide each year
It took a mere 52 smokers to kill one person via secondhand smoke in 2016, according to a new analysis of worldwide statistics on the impact of…
Continue Reading Grocery rules for your coronavirus lockdown: Buy beans, freeze milk, don’t hoard, and more
Whether you’re housebound for the next couple of weeks from a COVID-19 quarantine, or simply trying to survive a school or work shutdown,…
Continue Reading Motivation: How to get it, keep it and use it, even during a pandemic when you may need it most
We’ve all done it. We’ve chosen a diet or workout plan that will get us in shape; said we’re going to spend less time on our…
Continue Reading Coronavirus vaccine trial administers first dose to participant
A novel coronavirus vaccine trial in the US has now given a dose to its first participant, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases…
Continue Reading Americans are asked for more sacrifices as coronavirus keeps spreading
Each day more Americans are finding new restrictions put on their lives as the deadly novel coronavirus infects more people. Governments are being…
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UMC screening hospital visitors, has isolation rooms in response to virus threat
EL PASO, Texas — With the coronavirus hitting the United States as it has, the Borderland is preparing for anyone who may show signs. University…
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3rd case of coronavirus confirmed in El Paso: UTEP student who traveled overseas
EL PASO, Texas — A teenage girl, identified as a UTEP student who traveled overseas, is the third confirmed case of coronavirus in El Paso County,…
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New Mexico virus cases grow to 21 as actor’s infection is tied to state visit
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Four more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in New Mexico, bringing the total number of confirmed cases…
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Las Cruces makes public transportation free during coronavirus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In an effort to minimize the contact between drivers and riders during the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Las Cruces has…
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El Paso gyms urge precautions in wake of coronavirus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Public places and businesses are closing down or changing protocols across the country. In Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti has…
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Special virus precautions taken at El Paso preschool that serves kids with Down syndrome
EL PASO, Texas — With the coronavirus affecting students of all ages all over the country, one school in the Borderland has to take extra…
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Las Cruces Catholic Diocese suspends Mass celebrations due to virus concerns
Las Cruces, New Mexico — Bishop Peter Baldacchino on Monday announced the Las Cruces Catholic Diocese will stop celebrating public Mass in order to…
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El Paso food bank puts out volunteer call amid food need during virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas — It is an all hands on deck situation for the largest food bank in El Paso. The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger food bank has issued a…
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White House advises public to avoid groups of more than 10, asks people to stay away from bars and restaurants
The White House advised all Americans to avoid groups of more than 10 and urged older people to stay at home in a set of new guidelines designed to…
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Coronavirus prompts Dallas and Houston to close bars and clubs, make restaurants takeout only
DALLAS, Texas — Nightlife in two of America’s largest cities is shut down for at least the next week in an aggressive attempt to slow the spread of…
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Half-dozen California counties order near-lockdown for 7 million people
SAN FRANCISCO, California — Officials in six San Francisco Bay Area counties issued a sweeping shelter-in-place mandate Monday affecting nearly 7…
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Governor says more virus infections expected as confirmed Texas cases reach 69
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The number of Texans testing positive for the new coronavirus is likely to dramatically rise as the state’s testing capacity…
Continue Reading Children’s coronavirus cases are not as severe, but that doesn’t make them less serious
Germs spread easily among children. So as the coronavirus spreads, parents, teachers, caregivers and others have increasing concerns about how the…
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White House task force says avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, don’t travel
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump and his coronavirus task force on Monday issued new, stricter guidelines to stop the spread of the disease,…
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City of Socorro declares emergency due to virus, closes court and community centers
SOCORRO, Texas — The City of Socorro held a press conference on Monday afternoon at Council Chambers regarding the city’s response to the…
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El Paso City Council holds special meeting on virus outbreak; city daycare & preschool closing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council held a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the coronavirus outbreak. The meeting came one day…
Continue Reading Here’s a complete list of every state health department’s coronavirus website
As the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the US and its territories, health departments have created landing pages where people…
Continue Reading The CDC recommends organizers cancel or postpone events with 50 people or more for 8 weeks
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday recommended that no gatherings with 50 people or more take place for the next eight weeks…
Continue Reading How ‘regular school’ parents can homeschool their kids
School closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak mean millions of parents and guardians who have grown accustomed to sending their children to…
Continue Reading The top 5 ways to cut sugar from your diet
Want to fight fat, wrinkles and chronic disease? Consider slashing the amount of added sugar in your diet. The empty calories in sugar definitely…
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