Health Archives

6 new virus cases in Doña Ana County; New Mexico now totals 83

March 23, 2020 4:45 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Monday announced 18 new cases of coronavirus, with a third of those…

Doctors and nurses urge El Pasoans to ‘Stay home for us’

March 21, 2020 10:57 PM Kate Bieri

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…

El Paso County virus cases jump to 14 – including Fort Bliss

March 23, 2020 5:58 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — County health officials said Monday that four new coronavirus cases had been confirmed among El Paso residents. That brought the…

Gov. Abbott seeks disaster declaration from White House ‘to protect our state’ as Texas virus deaths grow to 9

March 23, 2020 6:47 PM Jim Parker

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Trump on Monday requesting a presidential declaration of a major disaster in Texas due…

Texas moves to ban most abortions due to virus outbreak

March 23, 2020 6:14 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — The governor and attorney general of Texas are moving to ban most abortions in the state during the coronavirus outbreak, declaring…

Over 500 jobs available as some Borderland companies are hiring in coronavirus era

March 22, 2020 11:59 AM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — As the coronavirus continues to spread and restrictions are put into place, some businesses are losing money and some workers are…

Is going to the beach OK? What about hiking?

March 23, 2020 3:42 PM CNN

Travel bans and closed borders have put wanderlust on hold, and as the United States and other countries grapple with a surge in coronavirus cases,…

‘Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction’ transcript for March 23: Dr. Gupta answers viewer questions on reinfection, pregnancy and more

March 23, 2020 2:51 PM CNN

Many of you have reached out to us with your questions about the novel coronavirus, so in the most recent episode of “Coronavirus: Fact vs.…

U.S. surgeon general warns ‘this week, it’s going to get bad’ as hospitals struggle to keep up with virus cases

March 23, 2020 1:29 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The war against coronavirus has intensified across the country as more workers are laid off, medical supplies dwindle, and…

Watch: El Paso County Commissioners discuss coronavirus response

March 23, 2020 11:06 AM KVIA ABC-7

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Number of Juarez virus cases doubles to 4

March 23, 2020 11:54 AM Jim Parker

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Officials in Juarez reported two additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Monday. The two new additions bring the…

Yale’s massively popular ‘happiness’ course is available free online

March 23, 2020 10:27 AM CNN

As you’re spending more time at home and working to stay sane during the coronavirus pandemic, you might be able to find solace in Yale…

States try to stop hoarding of possible coronavirus treatments

March 23, 2020 10:08 AM CNN

As people have started to stockpile drugs that might possibly treat coronavirus, several states have rushed to set strict prescribing limits in order…

Fun at-home experiments to do with your kids during virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK

March 23, 2020 8:36 AM Nichole Gomez

School closures due to the coronavirus outbreak mean borderland children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any…

El Paso County weighs funding options for volunteer-based organizations impacted by pandemic

March 23, 2020 5:52 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners are considering additional funding for the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and Opportunity Center…

El Paso area hospitals institute no-visitor policies effective immediately due to virus

March 23, 2020 8:20 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso area hospitals released a joint statement Monday outlining a new no-visitor policy that takes effect immediately. El…

Doctors say loss of sense of smell might be Covid-19 symptom

March 23, 2020 8:06 AM CNN

Doctors in the United States on Sunday called for the loss of sense of smell and taste to be added to the “list of screening tools” for…

Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek help

March 23, 2020 7:15 AM CNN

What are the telling signs that you may have the novel coronavirus, also known as Covid-19? The main list of acute symptoms at this time is actually…

You want a coronavirus test — here’s why your doctor probably won’t give you one

March 23, 2020 6:23 AM CNN

If you want to get a test for the novel coronavirus, you’re in good company. “One of my sisters called me yesterday [and said], ‘I…

Coronavirus rages as Washington struggles to catch up

March 23, 2020 6:15 AM CNN

Despite declaring war on the coronavirus, a White House playing catch-up and a deadlocked Congress are struggling to cope with the pandemic’s…

Satellite images show less pollution over the US as coronavirus shuts down public places

March 23, 2020 6:15 AM CNN

As millions of Americans are kept from work, school and most public places as coronavirus is on the rise, satellite images show pollution on the…

The introvert’s guide to social distancing

March 23, 2020 4:55 AM CNN

With millions of people social distancing to prevent further spread of the coronavirus around the world, introverts are echoing a native call:…

The extrovert’s guide to social distancing

March 23, 2020 4:39 AM CNN

If you’re an extrovert and the thought of weeks or months of social distancing has you jumping out of your skin, rest assured. Your feelings…

US cases top 32,000 as New York governor estimates 40% to 80% of state will get coronavirus

March 23, 2020 4:12 AM CNN

At least 400 people have died due to the novel coronavirus in the United States, another grim milestone as the number of US cases topped 32,000 on…

Craving carbs and sleeping badly while social distancing? Here’s how to cope

March 23, 2020 3:48 AM CNN

You’ve been practicing social isolation for a couple of weeks now, and suddenly you can’t stop devouring every sweet thing in sight. You…

Borderland closures & cancellations due to coronavirus

March 14, 2020 6:47 PM Jim Parker

Here’s a roundup of Borderland region major closures and cancellations due to coronavirus concerns. School closures in El Paso & New MexicoTexas…

Texas declines shelter-in-place order as number of virus cases swells to 616; El Paso County has 9 infections

March 22, 2020 6:39 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott declined at a news conference Sunday to follow the lead of other states with a statewide “shelter in place”…

Gov. Abbott issues orders to postpone non-essential surgeries, expand Texas hospital capacity amid warning about lack of beds

March 22, 2020 4:13 PM Associated Press, Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced new measures Sunday to free up hospital resources to address the coronavirus pandemic, as Texas saw…

Number of virus cases in Doña Ana County doubles from 2 to 4; New Mexico’s total is 65

March 22, 2020 2:59 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced eight new cases of coronavirus, with two of those new…

President Trump deploying National Guard in NY, California, Washington as U.S. now 3rd highest globally in virus cases

March 22, 2020 9:45 AM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Guard will be deployed to assist in the fight against the coronavirus in the hard-hit states of New York, California…