Couple who can’t see their baby in NICU hope people take social distancing more seriously
Juan Flores used a single finger to stroke his son’s arm. A breathing machine rested under Nico’s nose. A thin feeding tube wound down…
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NYU wants its senior medical students to graduate early and join the battle against coronavirus
At least 69 students at New York University’s medical school want to graduate three months early to help in the fight against the novel…
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‘That’s when all hell broke loose’: Coronavirus patients start to overwhelm US hospitals
“We ended up getting our first positive patients — and that’s when all hell broke loose,” said one New York City doctor. The…
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El Paso gym offers equipment for stay-at-home workouts during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– With the City of El Paso’s announcement of a stay-at-home order, some people are finding other ways to stay active in their homes…
Continue Reading A baby is in isolation after an Alabama NICU nurse tested positive for coronavirus, family says
When Brandon Waltman went to visit his newborn baby girl in the neonatal intensive care unit of an Alabama hospital Monday night, he was told she had…
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NY House Democrat: ‘Starting today, I’m totally shut down’
At least one New York congressman is taking to heart a request from the White House coronavirus response coordinator that anyone who has recently…
Continue Reading Fearing coronavirus, Arizona man dies after taking a form of chloroquine used to treat aquariums
A Phoenix-area man is dead and his wife is under critical care after the two took chloroquine phosphate in an apparent attempt to self-medicate for…
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A 12-year-old girl with coronavirus is improving after ‘fighting for her life’
Days after a 12-year-old Atlanta girl was hooked up to a ventilator and struggling with coronavirus, the girl’s condition is improving, her…
Continue Reading A 12-year-old girl with coronavirus is improving after ‘fighting for her life’
Days after a 12-year-old Atlanta girl was hooked up to a ventilator and struggling with coronavirus, the girl’s condition is improving, her…
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New Mexico governor issues stay-at-home order: Find out which businesses can remain open
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Monday a statewide stay-at-home order aimed at fighting the spread of the…
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New Rochelle was a major coronavirus cluster two weeks ago. Here’s where it stands now.
When New Rochelle, New York, found it had a cluster of people with coronavirus, the state took several drastic measures to stem its spread. Officials…
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Coronavirus task force targets the youths
As the Trump administration pleads with Generation Z and millennials to follow social distancing guidelines, it appears they are taking a page from…
Continue Reading FDA says it is expediting the use of a blood plasma treatment as New York begins to roll out new clinical trials
The US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it is expediting the use of a blood plasma treatment for patients seriously ill with the…
Continue Reading Childbirth, imprisonment, disease: Human teeth contain a record of life events
Scientists have found that our teeth can provide a record of human life, much like the rings of a tree. The discovery that our teeth are an…
Continue Reading Taking a bath isn’t just relaxing. It could also be good for your heart, study says
Ending your day with a hot bath might have more benefits relaxation. It could also lower your risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study finds.…
Continue Reading For those struggling to stay sober, coronavirus shutdowns offer hope as well as temptation
There’s no easy time to get sober, but a global pandemic is tougher than most. Back when I was trying and failing to quit, I’d reach for…
Continue Reading New York hit hard but other states are suffering, too
With more than 25,000 positive tests and 210 deaths, New York has become the epicenter of coronavirus cases in the United States, but in recent days,…
Continue Reading Their dreams of having a baby with IVF are being postponed because of coronavirus
Danielle and Kenny Scott are used to facing obstacles together. Danielle, who is 34, had a hysterectomy after being diagnosed with stage three…
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Laid-off El Paso workers struggle to get claims processed for unemployment benefits
EL PASO, Texas — The outbreak of coronavirus has led many business to temporarily shutdown. Movie theaters are some of the hardest hit at this time.…
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U.S. Senate, White House reach deal on virus aid package to send money directly to many Americans
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate leaders and the White House reached a deal early Wednesday on a massive coronavirus relief package. The breakthrough…
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El Paso issues stay-at-home order due to virus: Find out the exceptions, get hotline number for questions
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Dr. Hector Ocaranza of the Health Authority announced a stay-at-home…
Continue Reading A group of young adults held a coronavirus party in Kentucky to defy orders to socially distance. Now one of them has coronavirus
At least one person in Kentucky is infected after taking part at a “coronavirus party” with a group of young adults, Gov. Andy Beshear…
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El Paso will now offer drive-thru service if your doctor orders virus testing
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that in addition to offering drive-thru coronavirus testing for first…
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This online toilet paper calculator will tell you just how long your supply will last
LONDON, ENGLAND — As households continue to stock up on toilet paper — emptying shelves across the country — a new website is…
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Las Cruces considers allocating millions to help unemployed in coronavirus era
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The mayor of Las Cruces is considering allocating millions of dollars to help Las Cruces workers who file for unemployment,…
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Clint Independent School District rolls out virtual learning program during virus crisis
EL PASO, Texas — The old saying that desperation breeds creativity is coming true as schools across the country continue searching for ways to keep…
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Need a job? Mesilla Valley Transportation is hiring to meet grocery needs during virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas – With groceries flying off the shelves, a Borderland trucking company with locations in El Paso and Las Cruces, is racing to put…
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El Paso virus cases grow to at least 12: Texas Tech health student & UTEP employees among the latest diagnosed
EL PASO, Texas – The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in El Paso County jumped to at least 12 as of Tuesday evening, officials said. While…
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How we’ve overcome past pandemics
These are strange and difficult days. We are living through a pandemic — and everything normal about our daily lives has been put on hold. A…
Continue Reading Every hotspot has ‘its own curve’: How coronavirus cases are growing around the United States
March came in with a sickness and will go out with a surge. An analysis of CNN’s daily state coronavirus case numbers not only reveals where…
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