Health Archives

Las Cruces Congresswoman self-quarantining after contact with virus patient

March 20, 2020 9:36 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, D-Las Cruces, has gone into isolation as a precaution, though she is not exhibiting any…

El Paso and Alamogordo police are changing how they respond to calls during the coronavirus pandemic

March 20, 2020 4:58 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Police departments in the Borderland region are shifting resources and adjusting priorities in an attempt to maintain public safety…

Three more states join California in telling nonessential workers to stay home

March 20, 2020 8:57 PM CNN

Connecticut, Illinois and New York joined California on Friday in ordering nonessential workers to remain at home to slow the spread of coronavirus,…

Three more states join California in telling nonessential workers to stay home

March 20, 2020 8:57 PM CNN

Connecticut, Illinois and New York joined California on Friday in ordering nonessential workers to remain at home to slow the spread of coronavirus,…

1st confirmed coronavirus infection in Doña Ana County; New Mexico cases jump to 43

March 20, 2020 12:48 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Friday announced eight additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus…

More drive-thru coronavirus screenings added on Saturday, Sunday & Monday in Las Cruces

March 19, 2020 2:42 PM Brianna Chavez, Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — After long lines and running out of the day’s testing supplies in just two hours on Friday, the New Mexico Department of…

Long lines for drive-thru coronavirus testing in Las Cruces; supplies run out after just 2 hours

March 20, 2020 10:22 AM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dozens and dozens of drivers waited in a long line outside the Department of Health facility for the first day of…

Illinois & New York join California in ordering residents to stay home amid virus outbreak

March 20, 2020 9:28 AM CNN, Associated Press

CHICAGO, Illinois — Illinois and New York state joined California on Friday in ordering all residents to stay in their homes unless they have vital…

Member of Vice President Pence’s staff tests positive for virus

March 20, 2020 5:55 PM Associated Press, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The White House said a member of Vice President Mike Pence’s staff has tested positive for coronavirus. Pence’s spokeswoman…

Doctors warn of ‘tinderbox scenario’ if coronavirus spreads in ICE detention

March 20, 2020 6:21 PM CNN

Two doctors who are medical experts for the Department of Homeland Security are sending a warning to members of Congress. The department should…

2nd person tests positive for coronavirus in Juarez

March 20, 2020 1:47 PM Jim Parker

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — A second person has tested positive for the coronavirus in Juarez, Chihuahua state health officials confirmed Friday. This…

Yes, young adults are sick and spreading coronavirus — but they can help stop it

March 20, 2020 4:05 PM CNN

Most children seem to be spared the worst of the coronavirus. People with underlying conditions appear to have increased fatality rates. And older…

William Beaumont screening guests for virus at main gates, restricting visitation

March 20, 2020 3:50 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — William Beaumont Army Medical Center, the Department of Defense medical facility that provides comprehensive care to active duty…

Social distancing doesn’t have to doom your weekends: We have ideas

March 20, 2020 3:36 PM CNN

The novel coronavirus pandemic is upending our way of life. That includes our beloved weekends. To prevent its spread, public health officials agree:…

Need to see a health care provider during coronavirus? Here’s what to do next

March 20, 2020 3:30 PM CNN

In many ways, Covid-19 is forcing the entire US health care delivery system in the US to mature into the 21st century, whether it is ready or not.…

Coronavirus: Store owner stands by face mask prices after being accused of price gouging

March 20, 2020 3:25 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Philadelphia (KYW) — During this tough economic time, price gouging can be a big…

Your pet won’t give you coronavirus, so hug away, experts say

March 20, 2020 2:51 PM CNN

To the best of current scientific knowledge, can you get the coronavirus called Covid-19 from your dog or cat? Or give it to them? “No. I think…

A guide to keeping your child safe and reassured as coronavirus spreads

March 20, 2020 3:07 PM CNN

Talking about the coronavirus is hard enough when you’re an adult. The information, numbers and advice concerning the outbreak seem to shift by…

Special delivery: New rule allows Texas restaurants to deliver alcohol during virus closures

March 19, 2020 7:51 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas – As businesses close their doors for the foreseeable future to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, many Texas restaurants are left…

Are food deliveries and groceries safe during coronavirus pandemic? Yes, experts say

March 20, 2020 1:11 PM CNN

President Donald Trump and governors of various states have suggested Americans should avoid restaurants due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead…

Daily meditation could slow aging in your brain, study says

March 20, 2020 2:06 PM CNN

Taking up meditation while sheltering-in-place may not only help you cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic, it may even keep your brain…

South Carolina asked hospitals to allow visits only to end-of-life patients to slow the coronavirus

March 20, 2020 1:50 PM CNN

Hospitals all over the US are restricting visitors in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. The guidance was perhaps the most strict…

How grocery stores restock shelves in the age of coronavirus

March 20, 2020 1:24 PM CNN

By Sunday, Stew Leonard Jr. and his team were ready for a break. “Saturday was really, really busy,” Leonard, the CEO and president of…

Trump moves on invoking powers to spur virus supplies after U.S. has over 4,500 new cases in 24 hours

March 20, 2020 9:40 AM ABC News, Associated Press, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to get needed medical supplies on the front lines of the coronavirus…

Know this name: Ignaz Semmelweis, the doctor credited with championing handwashing

March 20, 2020 9:58 AM CNN

By now, we’ve all heard this advice countless times: Wash your hands often and thoroughly, with soap and water. It’s one of the best…

City of San Elizario postpones mayoral, city council elections in response to coronavirus outbreak

March 20, 2020 9:45 AM Mauricio Casillas

SAN ELIZARIO , Texas (KVIA) — The City of San Elizario announced Friday it is moving its mayoral and city council elections from May to November.…

Data from China shows the majority of people with Covid-19 only suffer mild symptoms, then recover

March 20, 2020 9:18 AM CNN

Most people who contract the novel coronavirus experience mild symptoms, according to data from China, where the worst of the epidemic now appears to…

How smoking, vaping and drug use might increase risks from Covid-19

March 20, 2020 5:31 AM CNN

Earlier this month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its Covid-19 recommendations to specifically target older adults and…

How to stay fit when the gym is closed and you are stuck at home

March 20, 2020 5:31 AM CNN

Coronavirus concerns, social distancing, gym closures and home confinement may tempt you to just curl up on the couch and binge-watch Netflix, or…

The number of US coronavirus cases has topped 13,000 as testing becomes more available

March 20, 2020 1:48 AM CNN

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order Thursday, telling residents in the most populous state to stay home. It is the most restrictive…