El Paso’s virus death toll doubles & nearly 50 new cases occur in a day
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health leaders announced two more coronavirus deaths on Tuesday evening, doubling the county’s death toll to four.…
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El Paso Psychiatric Center worker dies after being diagnosed with coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — A long-time El Paso Psychiatric Center worker who recently tested positive for the coronavirus has died, according to a memo…
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El Paso City Council members cite virus risk, push for tougher enforcement on call centers
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council members on Tuesday expressed concern that the city’s numerous call center operations are, in the words of…
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Trump announces halt in funds to World Health Organization, $25 billion airline bailout deal
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump has directed a halt to payments to World Health Organization while the U.S. reviews coronavirus warnings regarding…
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New Mexico sees over 60 new virus cases & 5 deaths, offers new dashboard with detailed info
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Tuesday announced 62 additional cases of coronavirus and five more deaths around the…
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Police identify 25-year-old man struck, killed by car early Easter Sunday in east El Paso
UPDATE: Police on Tuesday identified the pedestrian killed as 25-year-old Nathan Jaime of El Paso. Authorities did not indicate whether the driver of…
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Juarez reports 2 additional virus deaths, but no new cases
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Two new coronavirus deaths were reported Tuesday in Juárez, but Chihuahua state health officials said there were no…
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27 migrant children in U.S. government custody have virus; 2 isolated in Texas
WASHINGTON, DC — Twenty-seven migrant children in government custody had tested positive for coronavirus as of this week, according to the…
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Paso del Norte Foundation offers Q&A on helping, getting help during virus crisis
EL Paso, Texas — The Paso del Norte Foundation hosted a video Question & Answer session Tuesday on how the community can help or get help during…
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Unemployment surges in El Paso with over 28,000 jobless in wake of virus closures
EL PASO, Texas — The number of jobless El Pasoans continues to surge, with over 5,500 new applications for unemployment filed last week, according…
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Global economy projected to suffer worst year since Great Depression
WASHINGTON, DC — Beaten down by the coronavirus outbreak, the world economy in 2020 will suffer its worst year since the Great Depression of the…
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El Paso hits 300 confirmed virus cases as city extends stay home order to May 17
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported eight new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the county’s total number to the milestone 300…
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State health call center in El Paso closed because of virus case
EL PASO, Texas — A Texas Health and Human Services Commission call center in El Paso’s Lower Valley has been closed temporarily after an employee…
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Las Cruces hospitals layoff dozens of workers amid cancelling of non-essential medical services
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dozens of employees at the two major hospitals in Las Cruces have been furloughed following a state prohibition on elective…
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Trump holds grievance-filled briefing claiming ‘total’ authority as president, retreats on firing Fauci
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Monday lashed out at criticism of his handling of the coronavirus crisis during a…
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El Paso City Council extends virus emergency while examining budget shortfall, arena project
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council on Monday extended its emergency precautions ordinance for the coronavirus pandemic through May 17 as it also…
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Number of confirmed virus cases surpasses 2 million worldwide
WASHINGTON, DC —  New York’s coronavirus death toll topped 10,000 even as the lack of fresh hot spots in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world…
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Extra $600 coming to eligible New Mexicans on unemployment
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — People who are eligible for unemployment benefits in New Mexico will start receiving an additional $600 as early as…
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Doña Ana County virus cases hit 50 among on-going New Mexico surge
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Monday reported five new deaths and 107 additional cases of the coronavirus, including…
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Texas governor unveils $50M small business loan fund, says reopening economy will be ‘slow process’
AUSTIN, Texas — As much of the Texas economy remains at a standstill to minimize the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday…
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Las Cruces City Council discusses budget in wake of virus pandemic
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces City Council heard a presentation Monday afternoon on the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year. It…
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Firefighter who had virus now among 35 recovered El Pasoans
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso firefighter diagnosed with the corornavirus last month is now listed among the 35 El Pasoans to date who have recovered…
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‘People are left stranded’: Surge in unemployment creates roadblocks for Texans applying for benefits
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 17 million Americans have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. The surge of unemployment applications has…
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El Pasoans not complying with stay-at-home order as county nears 300 cases
EL PASO, Texas — City and county officials urged El Pasoans to stay home during the Easter weekend through a series of public safety alerts…
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Signs missed and steps slowed in Trump’s pandemic response
WASHINGTON, DC (AP) — By the time President Donald Trump first spoke publicly about the coronavirus, it may already have been too late. Interviewed…
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23 more virus cases, no new deaths as El Paso starts to ‘approach peak’
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported 23 new coronavirus cases on Easter Sunday, bringing the county’s total number…
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Doña Ana County sees 1st virus death, man in his 50s who had been in hospital
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County recorded its first virus fatality, as state health officials said Sunday that a man in his 50s who was…
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UTEP football player says he’s tested positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — A UTEP football player said Sunday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Miners fullback Forrest McKee made his…
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El Paso’s Sun Bowl is possible site for Las Vegas Raiders NFL games
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders are eyeing the possibility of Covid-19 impacting the completion date of their new Allegiant Stadium…
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Juárez sees virus cases grow to 47, but no new deaths
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Six new confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported in Juárez on Sunday, but Chihuahua state health officials said no…
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