How the government delayed coronavirus testing
A weeks-long testing delay that effectively blinded public health officials to the spread of the coronavirus in the US might have been avoided had…
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White House task force says models suggest declining virus death tolls
WASHINGTON, DC — As the nation’s top health expert said Thursday that he thinks the U.S. death toll from Covid-19 could be far…
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Virus deaths in Chihuahua state, including Juarez, jump to 11
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Coronavirus deaths in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, which includes Juarez, have risen to 11 as of Thursday, government…
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta remembers Charlotte Figi, the little girl who changed the world
For the last 20 years, I have straddled the world of medicine and journalism. Many times along the way, I worried that my personality was not suited…
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Mt. Cristo Rey & Chamizal closed as Easter events are banned in parks across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Both Mount Cristo Rey and the Chamizal National Memorial are now closed to visitors until further notice, officials announced…
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New US model predicts much higher Covid-19 death toll in UK. But British scientists are skeptical
British scientists have pushed back against an influential new coronavirus model that predicts the UK will be the worst-hit European country, with a…
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El Paso’s virus cases double in 5 days, getting close to 200: See the locator map
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported 39 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday evening, bringing the county’s total number of those…
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Jews prep for a pandemic Passover: Smaller but no less vital
Passover and its epic story — how the Jewish people escaped to freedom after plagues struck their oppressors — are uniquely resonant this year,…
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Las Cruces schools distribute thousands of student laptops for distance learning
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — To prepare for the start of the district’s distance learning, the Las Cruces Public School District has distributed…
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Help fund temporary employment for laid-off El Paso restaurant workers
(Editor’s note: To sign-up if you’re a laid-off restaurant worker, or to donate to support this fund, go to getshiftdone.org/elpaso.) EL PASO,…
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FBI warns of sex predators preying on children online during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Students across the Borderland are now forced to attend school virtually due to the global pandemic. Being online comes with added…
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Cuban immigrant just released from Otero ICE facility warns of virus threat inside
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — A group made up of migrant advocates, city, county and state leaders, as well as the Catholic Church has made a plea for the…
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Miami orders customers and workers to wear masks at all times in stores and pharmacies
Authorities in Miami said Tuesday that anyone working at or visiting businesses — including grocery stores — must wear a mask or other…
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2nd El Paso Border Patrol agent has virus; 5 total infections among area CBP employees
EL PASO, Texas — A second U.S. Border Patrol agent in the El Paso sector has now tested positive for the coronavirus, Chief patrol agent Gloria…
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3 more New Mexico virus deaths as state cases exceed 800, Doña Ana County infections near 40
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 72 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus, jumping the state…
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US military transferred 18 Covid-19 patients after an emergency with oxygen supply at New York City hospital
A New York City hospital had issues with its oxygen supply on Tuesday night, causing the urgent transfer of multiple patients to be cared for…
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Trump lashes out again at WHO, unveils new guidelines for essential workers
WASHINGTON, DC — As the U.S. death tolls nears 15,000, President Donald Trump continued Wednesday to try to shift blame for his response…
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Group of engineers turn old breast pumps into ventilators, amid shortage
Click here for updates on this story ST. MARY’S COUNTY, MD (WBAL) — Necessity is the mother of invention, and the…
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Gov. Abbott says Texas will increase virus testing & mask production
AUSTIN, Texas — With more than 9,300 cases reported in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday announced plans to increase testing and face mask…
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It’s been 2 weeks since El Paso’s stay-at-home order took effect, but disease expert says impact unclear
EL PASO, Texas — It’s been 14 days since the ‘Stay Home, Work Safe’ order took effect in El Paso County. That time period is considered a key time…
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Fort Bliss unveils stay home order, curfew & face mask policy
FT. BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss has announced a “stay home work smart” order as well a new daily curfew and face mask policy that will go into…
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Amid a national shortage of Covid-19 tests, California’s wealthy can still get tested
At a time when there are not enough coronavirus tests to meet demand in hospitals across the United States, those who can afford it and have the…
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Restaurants are transforming into grocery stores because of coronavirus
About a month ago, Anthony Strong finally opened a dining room for family-style meals in his San Francisco restaurant, Prairie. He saved up for…
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Orange juice sales are soaring during the pandemic
American consumers have been stocking up on staples as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, giving one struggling beverage a much-needed boost: orange…
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Boris Johnson is ‘stable’ in ICU amid questions about who’s running the UK
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is receiving “standard oxygen treatment” and is breathing without assistance, his spokesperson said…
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El Paso families turn to TikTok to bond during virus quarantine
EL PASO, Texas– For many of us, social media is place we turn to for entertainment and information during the coronavirus, but there’s an app…
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El Paso virus cases soar to 153, with 28 new infections in a day: See locator map
EL PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County has now reached 153, officials said Tuesday evening, noting…
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El Pasoans describe what it’s like to be deaf, blind during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Navigating life through the coronavirus pandemic has not been easy. The stress and uncertainty is at times amplified for…
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After 4 officers get virus in El Paso, union says CBP is risking more infections
EL PASO, Texas — A new police change, recently enacted by acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan, is putting the health and…
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Borderland advocacy groups plead for migrant detainees release due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Several migrant advocacy groups, like Las Americas and the ACLU, filed a formal complaint against the federal government on…
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