How smoking, vaping and drug use might increase risks from Covid-19
Earlier this month, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its Covid-19 recommendations to specifically target older adults and…
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How to stay fit when the gym is closed and you are stuck at home
Coronavirus concerns, social distancing, gym closures and home confinement may tempt you to just curl up on the couch and binge-watch Netflix, or…
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The number of US coronavirus cases has topped 13,000 as testing becomes more available
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order Thursday, telling residents in the most populous state to stay home. It is the most restrictive…
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What does it takes to be tested for the coronavirus in El Paso? Here’s the answer
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Thursday evening outlined what it said is the step-by-step process on how the public can…
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El Paso officials confirm 3 new virus cases, doubling total infected to 6
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso officials announced three additional positive tests for coronavirus in the county on Thursday, doubling the total number of…
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California governor issues statewide order for people to stay home amid virus outbreak
SACRAMENTO, California — All 40 million residents in the state of California have been ordered to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus.…
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Texas Gov. Abbott orders dine-in restaurants, bars and gyms closed statewide
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order Thursday that shuts down all dine-in operations for restaurants and bars across…
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U.S. football team stranded in Honduras; some players from Las Cruces
All they want is to finally be able to come home. Five people from Las Cruces find themselves stranded in Honduras because of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Coronavirus kills 4 family members and sickens others after a dinner in New Jersey
A New Jersey woman and three of her children died from coronavirus, and two other relatives are in critical condition, a family member said. Another…
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El Paso faces blood shortage as donations plummet due to virus worries
EL PASO, Texas — Blood donations in El Paso have come to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus outbreak. Vitalant Blood Services has had to…
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‘You might be OK, but someone else won’t’: El Paso mom quarantines with diabetic toddler amid virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Health officials across the world have emphasized the need for elderly people to stay home and take extra precautions as the…
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El Paso doctor offers tips to combat coronavirus anxiety
EL PASO, Texas — During a pandemic, it is important to prioritize physical health. However, El Paso health leaders are urging the public to also…
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Congress should immediately give $100 billion to cities and states to fight coronavirus
As America struggles to confront the coronavirus outbreak, Washington has been consumed with getting money to households and businesses — but…
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El Paso County Commissioners vote to continue emergency declaration due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — In a special meeting Thursday, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and the Commissioner’s Court voted to extend the local…
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All tribal casinos in New Mexico have closed in an effort to halt virus spread
SANTA FE, New Mexcio — All tribal casinos have closed in New Mexico, including Inn of the Mountain Gods near Ruidiso, according to Gov. Michelle…
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Borderland stores reserve morning hours for elderly, at-risk customers
EL PASO, Texas — As items continue flying off grocery shelves leaving them nearly empty, stores in El Paso and Las Cruces are accommodating seniors…
Continue Reading Used facemasks and bandanas: How the CDC is warning hospitals to prepare for coronavirus shortages
Doctors reusing masks between patients. Nurses going to work, even if they’ve been exposed to the novel coronavirus, to meet demand. And if…
Continue Reading They’re living with an invisible illness. Social distancing will save their lives
While there’s concern for the elderly catching coronavirus, there’s another high-risk group that has nothing to do with age. People with…
Continue Reading State Department warns U.S. citizens not to travel abroad due to coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. State Department on Thursday warned American citizens not to travel abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic, issuing…
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7 new coronavirus cases brings total to 35 in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Seven more people have tested positive for coronavirus in New Mexico, according to the state’s Department of Health on…
Continue Reading Do I have ‘cabin fever?’ What it is, how to ‘cure’ it
While our abilities to go to work and participate in other activities outside the home are under restriction, initial discomfort may quickly result…
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Trump says FDA will fast track treatments as number of U.S. virus cases tops 10,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s pushed the Food and Drug Administration to eliminate barriers to getting…
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Young adults under age 44 make up a big part of coronavirus hospitalizations in the US
Up to 20% of people hospitalized with coronavirus in the United States are young adults between ages 20 to 44, a new federal study shows. While the…
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Pence’s ‘right arm’ on coronavirus response has lengthy experience battling HIV epidemic
Dr. Deborah Birx can be seen at the White House briefing room lectern most days in her new role as what Vice President Mike Pence calls his…
Continue Reading Infected people without symptoms might be driving the spread of coronavirus more than we realized
New studies in several countries and a large coronavirus outbreak in Massachusetts bring into question reassuring assertions by US officials about…
Continue Reading One big coronavirus challenge is how to stop touching your face
It took a coronavirus outbreak to remind us that we touch our faces way too many times. And cutting down on that will help stop the spread of the…
Continue Reading The best prevention against the coronavirus is still washing your hands. Here’s the proper way to do it
When it comes to novel coronavirus protection, face masks are futile. There isn’t a vaccine yet. So the best way to prevent transmission of the…
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Keep calm and wash your hands: 5 tips for managing stress around coronavirus
From watching the latest news on the novel coronavirus to checking constantly to see if a case has been detected in your town to waiting…
Continue Reading Creating an effective family routine when homebound for coronavirus
When the official word finally came that they closed our kids’ schools “indefinitely” — my new least favorite word — my…
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Trump signs coronavirus relief legislation into law
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free testing for Covid-19 and paid…
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