Trump says things will be ‘bad’ but is itching to scale back social distancing
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signaled Monday he is aware things may get worse before they get better as the country battles the…
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Las Cruces mother among thousands of bartenders forced to file for unemployment amid virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – A week ago Rebecca O’Brien was an employed bartender relying on tips to feed her three children. Within the week, she joined…
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El Paso dog groomer takes extra safety precautions during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– Social distancing doesn’t have to be all bad. With many working from home more people are able to spend more time with their…
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How to get free beans and chile in Las Cruces on Tuesday
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Chile and beans are two of the most iconic foods in the Land of Enchantment. However, New Mexican grocery stores are…
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San Eli ISD rolls out plan to educate kids during virus crisis
EL PASO, Texas – Thousands of families in the San Elizario Independent School District spent part of their Monday picking up educational materials…
Continue Reading Care home nurse tells of terrifying and sudden ways coronavirus struck her patients
The veteran registered nurse started her own mental checklist: cough, rapid breathing and the red eyes — all the sickest patients seemed to…
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6 new virus cases in Doña Ana County; New Mexico now totals 83
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 18 new cases of coronavirus, with a third of those…
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Doctors and nurses urge El Pasoans to ‘Stay home for us’
EL PASO, Texas – Dozens of nurses, doctors and healthcare providers are urging the public to stay home in order to stop the spread of the…
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El Paso County virus cases jump to 14 – including Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas — County health officials said Monday that four new coronavirus cases had been confirmed among El Paso residents. That brought the…
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Gov. Abbott seeks disaster declaration from White House ‘to protect our state’ as Texas virus deaths grow to 9
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Trump on Monday requesting a presidential declaration of a major disaster in Texas due…
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Texas moves to ban most abortions due to virus outbreak
AUSTIN, Texas — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring…
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Over 500 jobs available as some Borderland companies are hiring in coronavirus era
EL PASO, Texas — As the coronavirus continues to spread and restrictions are put into place, some businesses are losing money and some workers are…
Continue Reading Is going to the beach OK? What about hiking?
Travel bans and closed borders have put wanderlust on hold, and as the United States and other countries grapple with a surge in coronavirus cases,…
Continue Reading ‘Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction’ transcript for March 23: Dr. Gupta answers viewer questions on reinfection, pregnancy and more
Many of you have reached out to us with your questions about the novel coronavirus, so in the most recent episode of “Coronavirus: Fact vs.…
Continue Reading U.S. surgeon general warns ‘this week, it’s going to get bad’ as hospitals struggle to keep up with virus cases
WASHINGTON, DC — The war against coronavirus has intensified across the country as more workers are laid off, medical supplies dwindle, and…
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Number of Juarez virus cases doubles to 4
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Officials in Juarez reported two additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Monday. The two new additions bring the…
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Yale’s massively popular ‘happiness’ course is available free online
As you’re spending more time at home and working to stay sane during the coronavirus pandemic, you might be able to find solace in Yale…
Continue Reading States try to stop hoarding of possible coronavirus treatments
As people have started to stockpile drugs that might possibly treat coronavirus, several states have rushed to set strict prescribing limits in order…
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Fun at-home experiments to do with your kids during virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
School closures due to the coronavirus outbreak mean borderland children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any…
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El Paso County weighs funding options for volunteer-based organizations impacted by pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners are considering additional funding for the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and Opportunity Center…
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El Paso area hospitals institute no-visitor policies effective immediately due to virus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso area hospitals released a joint statement Monday outlining a new no-visitor policy that takes effect immediately. El…
Continue Reading Doctors say loss of sense of smell might be Covid-19 symptom
Doctors in the United States on Sunday called for the loss of sense of smell and taste to be added to the “list of screening tools” for…
Continue Reading Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek help
What are the telling signs that you may have the novel coronavirus, also known as Covid-19? The main list of acute symptoms at this time is actually…
Continue Reading You want a coronavirus test — here’s why your doctor probably won’t give you one
If you want to get a test for the novel coronavirus, you’re in good company. “One of my sisters called me yesterday [and said], ‘I…
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Coronavirus rages as Washington struggles to catch up
Despite declaring war on the coronavirus, a White House playing catch-up and a deadlocked Congress are struggling to cope with the pandemic’s…
Continue Reading Satellite images show less pollution over the US as coronavirus shuts down public places
As millions of Americans are kept from work, school and most public places as coronavirus is on the rise, satellite images show pollution on the…
Continue Reading The introvert’s guide to social distancing
With millions of people social distancing to prevent further spread of the coronavirus around the world, introverts are echoing a native call:…
Continue Reading The extrovert’s guide to social distancing
If you’re an extrovert and the thought of weeks or months of social distancing has you jumping out of your skin, rest assured. Your feelings…
Continue Reading US cases top 32,000 as New York governor estimates 40% to 80% of state will get coronavirus
At least 400 people have died due to the novel coronavirus in the United States, another grim milestone as the number of US cases topped 32,000 on…
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