With over 7,000 virus cases, some Texans treated with malaria drug
AUSTIN, Texas — With over 7,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that 30 patients from a Texas City nursing…
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‘They’re my kids’: Las Cruces school bus drivers deliver meals to students, despite safety concerns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Dozens of school bus drivers hit the road again Monday in Las Cruces. However, the yellow buses were missing their precious…
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Religious gatherings around the globe inflame the virus
Around the world, some religious gatherings continue to take place, despite widespread knowledge that large groups of people facilitate in spreading…
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US coronavirus death count likely an underestimate. Here’s why
Health experts are warning the national count of Covid-19 deaths in the United States could be underestimated as the coronavirus pandemic continues…
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New Mexico State University employee hospitalized with virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A hospitalized employee from New Mexico State University is among th 30 confirmed coronavirus cases in Dona Ana County.…
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Bipartisan group of senators calls on Trump to address protective equipment shortage for first responders
A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to President Donald Trump on Monday calling for him to “lead a strong, coordinated federal effort…
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‘I broke down in tears’: El Paso mom takes extra precautions after work to keep kids safe
EL PASO, Texas — You may have seen posts on social media of medical professionals coming home from work and immediately practice social distancing…
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A 6-year-old boy got a new heart after 4 years on the transplant list
Carlos Rolon had been on the transplant list for four years, and now the 6-year-old has got a new heart. “He’s doing great. They said…
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Trump says mitigation is working amid grim U.S. milestone of 10,000 virus deaths
WASHINGTON, DC — Mitigation efforts are showing signs of slowing the spread of the coronavirus, President Trump said Monday, as deaths in the U.S.…
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4 CBP employees in El Paso test positive for coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Four El Paso employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials indicated on…
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2 confirmed Juarez deaths from coronavirus, both men in their 40s
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Two men have died from coronavirus in Juarez, Chihuahua state health officials announced Monday afternoon. The victims were…
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Las Cruces mayor makes public plea to stay out of city parks on Easter
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces mayor made a public plea at the City Council meeting Monday afternoon for residents not to gather at the…
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in hospital intensive care with virus
LONDON, England — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms…
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This is how we conquer Covid-19
Since we lack effective drugs or a vaccine, there are only two ways to stop the Covid-19 epidemic short of catastrophe. They both involve stopping…
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Boris Johnson moved to ICU after hospitalization with coronavirus symptoms
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital, after being hospitalized on Sunday for…
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Texas Tech regents discuss continuation of ‘essential’ operations amid pandemic
LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents met during a special teleconference meeting Monday afternoon. This meeting came…
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Peloton cancels live video classes for April after employee contracts coronavirus
Peloton is suspending its live video classes for the rest of April after an employee tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The fitness company…
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‘The Fastest Shedder,’ the reality show fighting obesity in Nigeria
Fitness trainer and healthy lifestyle enthusiast, Seyi Olusore is helping people keep fit and lose weight through his show — the ‘Fastest…
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El Paso woman charged with murdering boyfriend, allegedly pinned him with car until he collapsed
EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso woman is accused of killing her boyfriend by pinning him with her car at a Lower Valley gas station, authorities said…
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At 90, she said her final goodbyes as doctors prepared her to die from coronavirus. Then she survived
Geneva Wood knew her life was about to end. She could feel it with every strained breath. She was well aware her 90-year-old lungs were filling with…
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Two passengers on the Coral Princess cruise ship died on board. A third died after being transported to the hospital
The Coral Princess cruise ship finally docked in Miami over the weekend after spending nearly a month at sea, and by the end of the journey, two…
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A fire at a Florida airport destroyed more than 3,500 rental cars
A fire that spread through a grassy area of Southwest Florida International Airport has destroyed thousands of rental cars, fire department officials…
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2 seriously hurt in stabbing near Sunland Park Mall
EL PASO, Texas — Two people were taken to the hospital after a stabbing in west El Paso late Sunday night. It happened just before midnight on…
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El Paso organization making masks, gowns for medical professionals
EL PASO, Texas — Sewing, knitting or crocheting is a skill many might not have but a group of people who do are dedicating their time and talents by…
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El Paso sailor serving aboard Navy medical ship aiding L.A. hospitals during virus pandemic
LOS ANGELES, California — An El Paso sailor is currently serving aboard the USNS Mercy, a 1,000-bed naval hospital ship that is treating patients…
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Tiger at Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus; 1st known case in world
Nadia, a tiger at the Bronx Zoo in New York has tested positive for the coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal…
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‘Blessing teams’ help El Paso families in need of groceries and supplies
EL PASO, Texas — A group of good Samaritans calling themselves the ‘blessings team’ spent their Palm Sunday out and about helping families around El…
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‘This is a true emergency’: El Paso virus cases reach 115, top doctor says ‘it will only get worse’
EL PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in El Paso County reached 115 on Sunday as public health officials reported…
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New Mexico virus cases surge over 600, including 6 new infections in Las Cruces area
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Coronavirus cases in New Mexico surged above 600 on Sunday, with 81 new infections reported including a half-dozen in Doña…
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Juarez cases rise to 10, with 17 total in Chihuahua, as hospitals now screening flu patients for virus
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The number of coronavirus infections in Juarez rose to ten on Sunday, part of an “upward curve” of 17 confirmed cases in…
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