Trump says feds developing new guidelines for virus risk, social distance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump said Thursday afternoon that federal officials are developing guidelines to rate counties by risk of virus…
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U.S. now has more virus cases than any other nation; global total exceeds 500,000
NEW YORK, NY — The United States now has the world’s most confirmed coronavirus cases at 81,321 as of Thursday afternoon, according to Johns…
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El Paso offering drive-thru coronavirus testing for senior citizens with fever
EL PASO, TEXAS — The city of El Paso announced Thursday that it will now start drive-thru coronavirus screening for any seniors over 65 years of age…
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3 more Doña Ana County virus cases brings total to 16
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Thursday announced 24 new confirmed coronavirus cases, with three of those…
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Dow surges more than 1,300 points for 3-day Wall Street rally
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks surged again for a third straight day with the Dow Jones closing up more than 1,300 points Thursday as a massive coronavirus…
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U.S. jobless claims soar to record 3.3 million amid virus; El Paso area’s numbers are ‘frightening’
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous record set in 1982 —…
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Fort Bliss raises risk level to ‘HP Con Charlie’ amid virus outbreak that now infects 7
FORT BLISS, Texas — Fort Bliss effective 6 p.m. Wednesday upgraded the risk level condition it is operating under amid the threat posed by the…
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El Pasoans urged to obey stay-at-home order as local virus cases surge to 21
EL PASO, Texas — Public health and emergency operation officials held a press conference Wednesday afternoon where they urged El Pasoans to follow…
Continue Reading U.S. death toll from virus surpasses 1,000 after deadliest day with over 200 fatalities
NEW YORK, NY — The U.S. death toll from coronavirus crossed the grim mark of 1,000 on Wednesday night, according to Johns Hopkins University. More…
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Trump says at briefing he’s committed to getting ‘large sections’ of U.S. back to ‘normal’
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump again spoke extensively at the daily White House briefing Wednesday on the government’s response in the coronavirus…
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New Mexico reports 1st coronavirus death as infection toll grows to 112
ARTESIA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A man in his late 70’s has died in Eddy County, marking New Mexico’s first coronavirus death, officials said Wednesday.…
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Stocks end higher for 2nd day, but gains fade on signs virus aid bill faces more delay
NEW YORK, NY — Stocks scored their first back-to-back gains Wednesday since a brutal sell-off began five weeks ago, but much of an early rally faded…
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El Paso deputies shoot, kill wanted felon who allegedly opened fire in far east El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a wanted felon after the man opened fire on them with an assault weapon in far east El Paso on…
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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 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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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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EPISD extends school closure indefinitely, approves paying substitutes and temps
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District said Tuesday it was extending it school closures until further notice after the city issued…
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2020 Olympics postponed until 2021 due to virus outbreak
TOKYO, Japan — Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach agreed Tuesday to…
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White House says people leaving NY should self-quarantine as U.S. virus cases top 50,000
WASHINGTON, DC — The novel coronavirus pandemic is spreading around the globe and in the United States, now resulting in more than…
Continue Reading 3 new virus cases reported in Doña Ana County as New Mexico hits 100 infections
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials said the number of coronavirus cases on Tuesday reached a milestone of 100, including…
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Gov. Abbott won’t issue order, but urges Texans to ‘stay home’; El Paso & other major cities issue own orders
AUSTIN, Texas — Leaders in El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston and Austin on Tuesday joined a growing a list of Texas cities including Dallas and San…
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Trump hopes to loosen virus restrictions and have country ‘opened up’ by Easter
WASHINGTON — With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is hoping the country will be reopened by…
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U.S. Senate moving closer to passing virus aid package as Dow surges 2,000 points
NEW YORK, NY — The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to its best day since 1933 as Congress and the White House neared a deal on Tuesday to inject…
Continue Reading Fort Bliss ready to raise risk level to ‘substantial’ as number of virus cases goes to 4
FORT BLISS, Texas — Fort Bliss was preparing Monday night to upgrade the risk level condition the post is operating under after a fourth member of a…
Continue Reading Trump says things will be ‘bad’ but is itching to scale back social distancing
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signaled Monday he is aware things may get worse before they get better as the country battles the…
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: ‘I’m all in’ on risking my health to lift social distancing guidelines for economic boost
Tx Lt Gov Dan Patrick says grandparents would be willing to die to save the economy for their grandchildren pic.twitter.com/wC3Ngvtsbj— Andrew…
Continue Reading 6 new virus cases in Doña Ana County; New Mexico now totals 83
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 18 new cases of coronavirus, with a third of those…
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Doctors and nurses urge El Pasoans to ‘Stay home for us’
EL PASO, Texas – Dozens of nurses, doctors and healthcare providers are urging the public to stay home in order to stop the spread of the…
Continue Reading El Paso County virus cases jump to 14 – including Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas — County health officials said Monday that four new coronavirus cases had been confirmed among El Paso residents. That brought the…
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