President Trump defends extending virus guidelines as spread continues
WASHINGTON, DC — Siding with public health experts’ dire projections, President Donald Trump on Monday defended his decision to extend restrictive…
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More restrictions coming as El Paso virus cases grow to 40 amid ‘community spread’; new map shows locations
EL PASO, Texas – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County went up by five on Sunday and now stands at 40, with health…
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Federal social distancing guidelines extended until April 30 as Dr. Fauci says 200,000 U.S. deaths possible
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of infectious diseases for the National Institutes of Health, on Sunday projected the possibility…
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Gov. Abbott expands travel restrictions, launches pop-up hospital as Texas cases top 2,500 with 34 deaths
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday ratcheted up travel restrictions into Texas during the coronavirus pandemic, while announcing the…
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Bridge vendors in Juárez struggle with lack of border traffic; only a newspaper vendor still allowed to sell
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — Dozens of street vendors who rely on International Bridge traffic between El Paso and Juarez have lost their source of…
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Las Cruces group sews much-needed face masks for elderly, healthcare workers: Find out how you can help
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Volunteers in Las Cruces are doing their part to help curb the spread of coronavirus. “We decided that this was a critical…
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Borderland restaurants become grocery stores, selling fresh produce to customers
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — With sources of revenue being shut down due to the Borderland’s stay-at-home mandates, local restaurants are opening up…
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Take-out & delivery guide for El Paso restaurants during virus restrictions
EL PASO, Texas — In El Paso, dine-in service at restaurants has been suspended and offerings are limited to carryout or delivery only until further…
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Staying positive: El Paso neighbors band together for teddy bear scavenger hunt amid uncertain times
EL PASO, Texas — A far east El Paso neighborhood is coming together in a unique way during a time of uncertainty thanks to one mother’s action.…
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3 UTEP employees diagnosed with virus attended Conference USA basketball tournament at The Star
EL PASO, Texas — Three UTEP employees who recently tested positive for the coronavirus attended the Conference USA basketball tournament. UTEP says…
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‘We’ve got to get this thing under control’: El Paso virus cases rise to 30
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and Health Authority director Dr. Hector Ocarranza said the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the…
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New Mexico extends school closures through the rest of the academic year due to virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Public school students in New Mexico will not return to classrooms or athletic fields during the current academic…
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Trump signs $2.2 trillion virus relief bill into law after swift Congressional vote
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and…
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El Paso daycares feel the pinch during coronavirus emergency
EL PASO, Texas — “It was in our best interest and in our families, our clients and children to make that decision to close,” said Nick Frescas, a…
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UTEP & UT System working to reimburse student expenses due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — UTEP and the University of Texas System are working together to make sure their students are reimbursed some of their expenses…
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Las Cruces City Council grants mayor emergency authority amid virus crisis
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Friday that would grant the mayor the authority to issue an…
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UMC Chief Medical Officer emphasizes staying 6 feet apart does help prevent virus spread
EL PASO, Texas — “Social distancing” is a term you might be hearing all the time, but six feet might be farther than you think. It’s not a number…
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‘Community is more important’: El Paso west side bar owner struggles – but understands need for virus closure
EL PASO, Texas — Lloyd’s Pub shut their doors when the city of El Paso requested them to. “It was on Saint Patrick’s Day of all days to do that but…
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El Paso doctors take precautions in their offices against coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — With the concern of spreading the coronavirus always in the back of people’s minds, El Paso area doctors are implementing…
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Upgraded magnitude 5.0 earthquake shakes west Texas – including El Paso area
EL PASO, Texas — An upgraded magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook the Big Bend area of western Texas on Thursday morning, and was also widely felt…
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Gov. Abbott orders quarantine for NY & New Orleans travelers, as virus kills 18 & hospitalizes 100 in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has imposed quarantines on travelers from the New York City area, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak…
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Juarez death possibly linked to virus being investigated by Mexican health leaders
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Officials in Mexico said Thursday they were looking into a Juarez death that may be linked to the coronavirus. Dr. Arturo…
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Driver killed after crashing City of El Paso truck along Border Highway
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A driver was killed Thursday morning after he crashed a City of El Paso Streets and Maintenance Department truck into a…
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Riverside High football player has own graduation ceremony in living room due to virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Monica Escobedo held a graduation ceremony for her son Aaron Adams in the living room of their home. Adams is a senior at Riverside…
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El Paso disinfectant distributor warns virus panic shopping must stop – or shortages will continue
EL PASO, Texas — Many are stocking up on essentials like food, toilet paper and sanitizing wipes. “Sold Out” signs and labels are an…
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NMSU plans to host virtual May commencement due to virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Due to coronavirus concerns, New Mexico State University moved classes and operations online. Now, the university is…
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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. 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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Should you be concerned about virus spread when you take your clothes to the dry cleaner or laundromat?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Laundromats and dry cleaners are considered essential businesses and can remain open while the El Paso County stay-at-home…
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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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