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Gov. Abbott orders Texans to wear masks in public or face $250 fine

July 2, 2020 2:33 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press, Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott issued a nearly statewide mask mandate Thursday as Texas scrambles to get its coronavirus surge under…

El Paso hits extreme high in virus hospitalizations as available ICU beds dwindle

July 2, 2020 8:04 PM El Paso Matters, KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — State health officials late Thursday afternoon reported that only 28 intensive care unit beds and 388 hospital beds are available…

Coronavirus vaccines: ‘Encouraging’ early data for some, a trial delay for another and more research ahead

July 2, 2020 5:30 PM CNN

Scientists around the world are racing to develop Covid-19 vaccines and there’s news almost daily about steps forward — this week, there…

Doña Ana County just shy of 1,000 virus cases; El Paso outpaces all of New Mexico in new cases

July 2, 2020 4:26 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Coronavirus infections in New Mexico rose by 248 on Wednesday to 12,520, led by Bernalillo (97) and Doña Ana (42) counties -…

Indoor vs. outside dining: Which restaurant tables are safer?

July 2, 2020 4:33 PM CNN

Americans are flocking to their favorite restaurants again, especially those that have set up outdoor and indoor seating that follows the rules of…

El Paso extends virus testing, moves to online scheduling following ABC-7 report on phone frustrations

July 2, 2020 2:11 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso officials announced plans Thursday to extend free coronavirus testing at various locations around the city and county…

‘We’re seeing more young people coming in’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos

July 2, 2020 5:46 PM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…

‘Alarming’: El Paso sees another virus spike – 265 new cases, 1 new death, record hospitalizations

July 2, 2020 7:38 AM Mauricio Casillas, Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public health announced yet another triple-digit spike in coronavirus cases on Thursday morning,…

Obesity in the US Fast Facts

July 2, 2020 8:28 AM CNN

Here’s a look at obesity in the United States. A person is considered to be obese when he or she reaches a particular body mass index (BMI).…

How to find resilience during the coronavirus pandemic

July 2, 2020 7:57 AM CNN

A few weeks into the coronavirus quarantine, 16-year-old Emmy Apfel was sitting at home in Palo Alto, California, with nothing to do. It was her…

Hospitals face ‘an explosion of Covid’ and signs of another surge as coronavirus case numbers climb

July 2, 2020 7:05 AM CNN

Inside a Houston hospital partly transformed into a coronavirus specialty unit, one doctor says he expects to reach capacity in the next 14 days.…

El Paso attorney offers legal tips for workers concerned about safety in the workplace

July 2, 2020 5:46 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas — As business reopen throughout the Borderland and the the country, the world looks more like it used to. For some, going back to…

Coronavirus gives global doctors’ group a new frontier: US nursing homes

July 2, 2020 5:32 AM CNN

As a coordinator and communicator with Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders), Heather Pagano has worked in Liberia helping communities…

The kid next door: Neighborhood friendships on a comeback amid the coronavirus pandemic

July 2, 2020 2:45 AM CNN

As the weather has warmed in my Midwestern town, my neighborhood is full of children on bicycles pretending to be riding through the Wild West. I…

‘Please call back’: 17 calls in a week – and ABC-7 still couldn’t get an El Paso virus test appointment

July 1, 2020 7:24 PM Erik Elken

UPDATE (July 7, 2020) — The City of El Paso tells ABC-7 since this story first aired last week it has added four additional lines to support the…

New Mexico hits 500 virus deaths; governor halts reopening, orders visitor quarantine, mask crackdown

July 1, 2020 3:30 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said there will now be more “aggressive enforcement” of the state’s public…

A healthy 30-year-old man went to a crowded bar – and ended up in a hospital on a breathing tube

July 1, 2020 9:52 PM CNN

Covid-19 was the last thing on his mind when he went to a crowded bar in Scottsdale, Arizona, Jimmy Flores said. “We were on the verge of…

Texas sees 8,000 new virus cases – highest daily total, more than doubling case counts in 2 weeks

July 1, 2020 8:44 PM ABC News, Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — After setting three straight single-day records last week, Texas has hit another grim milestone in Covid-19 cases. On Wednesday, the…

Americans who stayed home before they were told to saved lives, study finds

July 1, 2020 7:35 PM CNN

If you were one of the Americans who decided to self-isolate before you were required to by state or local mandate, good for you. You saved lives.…

Some consumer fireworks emit high levels of lead and other toxins, a new study finds

July 1, 2020 6:05 PM CNN

When it comes to fireworks safety, parents may warn kids to avoid getting too close. What families may not realize, however, is that there are other…

California reimposes coronavirus restrictions for more than 28 million residents

July 1, 2020 4:01 PM CNN

More than 28 million Californians live in counties where restaurant dining rooms, bars and other indoor facilities are being told to stay shut or…

Moderate drinking may improve cognitive health for older adults, study says

July 1, 2020 4:20 PM CNN

If you enjoy a daily cocktail or some wine with dinner, you’ll want to raise your glass to this: A new study found low to moderate drinking may…

This 23-year-old Texas woman waited weeks before venturing back out. When she did she got coronavirus

July 1, 2020 2:13 PM CNN

HOUSTON, Texas — Peyton Chesser wasn’t taking chances when the coronavirus pandemic locked down the country in March. The 23-year-old…

Abbott doesn’t say if he agrees with Lt. Gov’s view that Fauci ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’

July 1, 2020 1:40 PM Texas Tribune, KVIA ABC-7

Watch the latest video at foxnews.com AUSTIN, Texas — Despite Texas’ surge of new Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, Lt. Gov. Dan…

What is child care like in America right now?

July 1, 2020 10:25 AM CNN

Caring for children during Covid-19 has meant wrenching choices for many, but Frances Ber hardly saw a choice at all. Ber manages the social services…

Infant sleep issues linked to mental health problems in adolescents, study suggests

July 1, 2020 10:22 AM CNN

Sleep problems in early childhood may be linked to the development of certain mental health disorders in adolescence, according to new research. A…

How can we embrace race? Learn from this couple advocating for change

July 1, 2020 9:46 AM CNN

Years before George Floyd’s murder by police officer Derek Chauvin in the streets of Minneapolis propelled people around the world to protest…

El Paso surpasses 6,000 virus cases; 1 new death reported

July 1, 2020 7:37 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one new coronavirus death and 196 new cases Wednesday morning. The death…

This new high-tech glove translates sign language into speech in real time

July 1, 2020 9:13 AM CNN

A glove that translates sign language into speech in real time has been developed by scientists — potentially allowing deaf people to…

The best DIY face mask material and fit? Quilting cotton beats bandana, new study suggests

July 1, 2020 2:39 AM CNN

Wearing face masks and coverings is recommended, or in some places mandatory, in public spaces to help stop the spread of Covid-19. But what kind of…