EPISD now extends spring break through April 6 out of virus caution
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced that students will receive an extended three-week spring break beginning on…
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San Eli ISD extends school break further, students won’t return until Apr. 6 due to virus
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — The San Elizario Independent School District is now further extending their time off around spring break due to concerns over…
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This past week signaled a turning point in America’s health emergency
From behind the big oak desk in the Oval Office, the most solemn setting in times of national emergency, President Donald Trump somberly addressed…
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Top US health official warns that America has ‘not reached our peak’ in coronavirus cases
America hasn’t hit the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, a top US health official said, even as the number of cases nears 3,000 and officials…
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El Paso Health Department changing to 7-day a week virus testing after being closed weekends
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Health Department announced Saturday night that it will begin 7-day a week operations for coronavirus testing after the…
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New Jersey town urges people to self-quarantine as US coronavirus cases top 2,800
As the number of US coronavirus cases passed 2,800 on Saturday, authorities in Teaneck, New Jersey, concerned with a rapid increase of cases, are…
Continue Reading Federal and most state prisons are banning visits to protect inmates from coronavirus
The country’s 122 federal prisons and many of the 1,700-plus state prisons have banned visitors and volunteers, hoping to prevent potentially…
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Latest count puts Texas coronavirus cases at 62, including a man in El Paso
AUSTIN, Texas — The new coronavirus continues popping up throughout Texas and at least 62 people have now tested positive, according to the latest…
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3 more New Mexicans test positive for coronavirus; now 13 total cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has 13 confirmed cases of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and the governor said Saturday that she expects…
Continue Reading Parents: Take social distancing seriously and limit playdates, other activities, experts say
Reconsider group playdates, parents. Think twice about letting your kids play soccer with friends. Avoid the local playground jungle gyms and monkey…
Continue Reading U.S. government says immigrants can seek coronavirus care without fear
PHOENIX, Arizona — The U.S. government says a new rule disqualifying more people from green cards if they use government benefits will not apply to…
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Sen. Cruz extends his self-quarantine, criticizes Trump administration’s handling of virus testing
HOUSTON, Texas — Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas announced that he will now extend his self-quarantine until March 17 after “a second…
Continue Reading EPISD to provide free breakfast and lunch for children during break
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced details on Saturday for free breakfast and lunch that will be served for any…
Continue Reading 10 commandments for better sleep
Air, water, food — and some would argue sex — are key ingredients to human survival. In reality, there should be another “s”…
Continue Reading How to keep coronavirus fears from affecting your mental health
Coronavirus! Yes, it’s a serious situation, and yes, it deserves your vigilance and attention. But the constant spring of information,…
Continue Reading Former CDC director: Covid-19 is different from flu and we must respond differently
There are similarities and differences between Covid-19 and the flu, but we know much less about the novel coronavirus. As we look at what happened…
Continue Reading Hospitals may face difficulties during coronavirus pandemic, experts say
As the coronavirus pandemic spreads throughout the United States, some health experts are warning that hospitals are not prepared to manage the…
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U.S. House passes bi-partisan virus relief bill: Free testing, paid sick leave
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic-controlled U.S. House, with President Donald Trump’s support, early Saturday passed a bill to provide free…
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City of El Paso confirms 1st coronavirus case: Man in his 40s recovering from it
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso officials confirmed Friday night the first case of coronavirus in the city. They said a man in his 40s tested positive for…
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Mexico may restrict border crossings due to growing U.S. cases of coronavirus
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican health officials, worried about how the coronavirus could spread from the U.S. to Mexico, are considering border…
Continue Reading People living with HIV in Wuhan struggle to find medicine during coronavirus outbreak
It was 3 a.m. one January morning when Alex Zhang began an hours’ long cycle to a Wuhan hospital for emergency supplies of medicine to treat…
Continue Reading Anxiety over coronavirus testing reaches a new level as American life comes to a near-halt
As American life continued to slow to a near-halt on Friday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, officials tried to alleviate concerns…
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U.S. coronavirus deaths now hit 50, with confirmed cases in virtually every state
SAN FRANCISCO, California — The U.S. now has 50 coronavirus deaths, and cases in all but one state. California’s sixth death from the disease,…
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El Paso mayor declares state of emergency due to virus, but no confirmed cases yet
EL PASO, Texas — The city and county of El Paso declared a state of emergency Friday due to the coronavirus outbreak. Mayor Dee Margo said the…
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UTEP’s president says no school until March 30, many classes to shift online, graduation ceremonies delayed
UPDATE: UTEP will postpone spring Commencement ceremonies. Graduating students will still receive their degrees as scheduled, but the ceremonies will…
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EPCC won’t resume classes until March 30 to help reduce virus risk
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Community College announced classes after spring break won’t resume until March 30 in an effort to help reduce the…
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President Trump declares national emergency due to coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing…
Continue Reading What actually happens during a coronavirus test?
You have a fever. You’re in respiratory distress. And you might even be hospitalized with pneumonia. Doctors worry you may have been infected…
Continue Reading How and when you should be tested for the coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence on March 3 said that any American, with a doctor’s order, can now be tested for coronavirus. The move appears to…
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson share update after coronavirus diagnosis
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson shared an update from Australia, where they are both in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. Hanks tweeted a…
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