Juarez mayor says he’s now free of virus, among 182 to recover from it
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mayor Armando Cabada announced Tuesday evening that his doctor said he’s re-tested negative for Covid-19 and is now…
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Kids with suspected Covid-related syndrome need immediate attention, doctors say
Kids who may have multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a troubling complication of Covid-19 infection, need immediate attention…
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Kids with suspected Covid-related syndrome need immediate attention, doctors say
Kids who may have multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a troubling complication of Covid-19 infection, need immediate attention…
Continue Reading As of Wednesday, every state will be somewhere along the road toward a full reopening
In a few hours, Connecticut will allow residents to dine at a restaurant outdoors or go into a retail shop. The state will be the final one of those…
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‘It’s spread like wildfire’: Rabbits face a deadly virus of their own as humans battle Covid-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — As the human population works to slow the spread of Covid-19, rabbits are fighting a viral disease of their own. “It’s…
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5 more virus deaths reported in Juarez; Mexico’s actual death toll may be 3 times the official count
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Five more coronavirus deaths were reported in the city of Juarez on Tuesday, bringing the death toll to 163 as the caseload…
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From the concert hall to the cul-de-sac: Las Cruces musicians offer curbside performances
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – With the cancellation of all major Borderland symphony events, a group of local musicians wants to bring their music to your…
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New Mexico reports 11 new Doña Ana County virus cases, 1 more in Otero County detention facilities
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Tuesday reported six more deaths and 106 new cases of the coronavirus statewide. Figures…
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Treasury secretary tells Senate no one should die to boost economy
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warned Tuesday of potential long-term damage to the U.S. economy the longer states are shut…
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Support the newest warriors: Those on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic
Suffering from anxiety attacks, sleepless nights and surges of irritability, people around the world are experiencing the same emotional trauma that…
Continue Reading Right ventricle enlargement a major predictor for mortality among COVID patients, new study finds
Enlargement of one of the heart’s four chambers — the right ventricle — was the best predictor of which patients with severe…
Continue Reading Listener Questions Answered: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s podcast for May 19
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes through his inbox and answers some listeners’ questions about Covid-19. You can listen on…
Continue Reading The pandemic is testing sibling rivalry — and you
Is the pandemic taking sibling rivalry to another, more feral level? Or is so much enforced proximity building stronger bonds between sisters and…
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Staying safe isn’t just about hygiene and distance. It’s about time, too.
By now, you’ve likely heard the main pieces of advice to avoid the coronavirus. Wear a mask. Wash your hands with soap. Stay at least 6 feet…
Continue Reading ‘Treated as cargo:’ Stranded cruise ship crews recount desperation
Stuck at sea, with home and family far away, the cruise ship crew members who have yet to be repatriated in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic are…
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Coronavirus testing expands to rural areas in El Paso County
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The push to improve access to coronavirus testing is continuing in El Paso County. Mobile testing sites are launching in…
Continue Reading How to eat less meat and more plants
Whether you enjoy meat on a regular basis or savor a steak once in a while, one thing is true: Many people love meat. The average American consumes…
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Trump’s unorthodox treatment choice flies in the face of evidence
The fragile foundation of evidence-based reality shoring up Donald Trump’s life and presidency just got even more tenuous. Trump’s…
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The pastor of a northern California church that held a Mother’s Day livestream service has tested positive for coronavirus
The pastor of a northern California church has been diagnosed with the coronavirus after holding a Mother’s Day livestream service with…
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Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine though health experts question its effectiveness
President Donald Trump claimed Monday he is taking daily doses of hydroxychloroquine, a drug he’s long touted as a potential coronavirus cure…
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Texas Gov. Abbott delays further reopening in El Paso County due to virus spike
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday afternoon that he will delay further reopening in El Paso County as well as the Texas…
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Favorite spot for El Paso tea enthusiasts shuts doors due to loses during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — For five years, the Tea Spout and Matcha Bar has been providing tea enthusiasts their fix in west El Paso. The shop will now be…
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‘Close to reaching capacity’: UMC plans for patient overflow as El Paso virus cases surge
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center, which is handling the majority of Covid-19 hospitalizations in El Paso, has disclosed that it is now…
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Trump threatens to permanently pull WHO funding amid growing feud
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump late Monday threatened to permanently pull U.S. funding from the World Health Organization if it does…
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Some good news about a vaccine test (though it’s still early)
Here’s some good news! Early human trials of a coronavirus vaccine have shown promise, according to Moderna, the company that has partnered…
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Santa Teresa meat plant was target of OSHA complaints weeks before virus outbreak
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — A southern New Mexico meat packing plant was on the receiving end of multiple workplace complaints related to Covid-19…
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El Paso County Commissioners form new task force to increase virus testing
EL PASO, Texas — The discussion around creating a unified COVID-19 task force was front and center this week for El Paso County Commissioners. The…
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Fred Loya Small Business Stimulus Campaign
EL PASO, Texas — Fred Loya Insurance has launched a small business stimulus campaign in which it will choose a small business in the El Paso area…
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El Paso’s virus death streak halted, but double-digit new infection rate continues
EL PASO, Texas — After a record-setting six straight days of coronavirus deaths, public health officials said El Paso’s death toll held unchanged at…
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Trump says he’s taking unproven malaria drug in case he gets virus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Monday that he is taking a malaria drug to lessen symptoms should he get the coronavirus, even though…
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