Should your kids go back to school? These studies suggest not
Moves by countries to reopen schools that were shut to prevent the spread of coronavirus could risk a second wave of infections, some studies…
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While she treated coronavirus patients, the US denied her a green card
A New York doctor who’s been treating coronavirus patients says she’s still reeling days after getting a devastating letter: Her green…
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While she treated coronavirus patients, the US denied her a green card
A New York doctor who’s been treating coronavirus patients says she’s still reeling days after getting a devastating letter: Her green…
Continue Reading Drug inspired by an old treatment could be the ‘next big thing for Covid-19’
At least five US teams have cloned antibodies to Covid-19, paving the way for cutting-edge treatments that could be what one researcher calls…
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Drug inspired by an old treatment could be the ‘next big thing for Covid-19’
At least five US teams have cloned antibodies to Covid-19, paving the way for cutting-edge treatments that could be what one researcher calls…
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The US denied her green card application while she treated coronavirus patients. She says it’s a slap in the face
A New York doctor who’s been treating coronavirus patients says she’s still reeling days after getting a devastating letter: Her green…
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5 ways to supersize your walk
If you’re stuck at home, one of the simplest — and highly underrated — forms of exercise is to head outside for a walk. Walking is…
Continue Reading The psychology behind why some people won’t wear masks
Most Americans have never had to wear a mask for their health before, let alone while they shop for groceries or go for a run. So, even as businesses…
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The psychology behind why some people won’t wear masks
Most Americans have never had to wear a mask for their health before, let alone while they shop for groceries or go for a run. So, even as businesses…
Continue Reading Should you take your child to the pediatrician during a pandemic
It was after midnight when Leslie Rowe woke up on April 11. Her 9-year-old son, Zaiden, was in tears, saying he had an intense pain in his groin. At…
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El Paso psychiatrist offers tips for parents to help anxious kids cope with the pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. It offers a chance to “check in” on emotions that might arise during this uncertain…
Continue Reading Getting to the veterinarian during coronavirus
When Christy Mitchell’s mini-Aussiedoddle puppies, Ellie and Bosun, began sneezing and having diarrhea, she knew she had to take them to the…
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The doctor who battled the 1918 influenza pandemic is a lot like Dr. Fauci
He oversaw the public health response to a pandemic. He advised Americans to cancel social gatherings and wear masks in public. He warned of a…
Continue Reading The doctor who battled the 1918 influenza pandemic is a lot like Dr. Fauci
He oversaw the public health response to a pandemic. He advised Americans to cancel social gatherings and wear masks in public. He warned of a…
Continue Reading Black communities account for disproportionate number of Covid-19 deaths in the US, study finds
There’s new evidence more African Americans may be dying from coronavirus in the United States than whites or other ethnic groups, according to…
Continue Reading Why coronavirus lockdown could see 6.3 million more people get tuberculosis
Around 1.4 million more people could die of tuberculosis (TB) by 2025 due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the fight against the…
Continue Reading How to improve your respiratory health in case you get Covid-19
Covid-19 is a respiratory illness, meaning if a person is infected, the condition of their respiratory system is one determinant of how they’ll…
Continue Reading 5 ways to supersize your walk
If you’re stuck at home, one of the simplest — and highly underrated — forms of exercise is to head outside for a walk. Walking is…
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El Paso sees spike of 51 new virus cases; total now 1,080
EL PASO, Texas — Health officials reported a spike of additional coronavirus cases in El Paso County on Tuesday evening, with 51 new infections…
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New Mexico’s governor requiring employees at retail stores, restaurants to wear face coverings
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is ordering workers at retail stores and restaurants to wear face coverings as a…
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Texas Gov. Abbott says hair salons can reopen May 8 and gyms on May 18 — with restrictions
AUSTIN, Texas — During a news conference Tuesday afternoon, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that “cosmetology salons, barbershops, hair salons,…
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Texas governor admits reopening state will lead to increased infections in leaked audio
thedailybeast · Gov. Greg Abbott Speaks About COVID-19 AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott acknowledges that coronavirus cases will undoubtedly…
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‘I’m worried’: Doña Ana County begins historic, in-person election during pandemic
DOÑA ANA COUNTY, New Mexico — As New Mexico voters begin casting their ballots in person for the June primary election, the Doña Ana County clerk…
Continue Reading New evidence indicates coronavirus was infecting people in Europe and the US before the first official cases were reported
As scientists look into ways to stop or prevent Covid-19, other researchers have found evidence the disease caused by the new coronavirus was in the…
Continue Reading Coronavirus quickly spread around the world starting late last year, new genetic analysis shows
A new genetic analysis of the virus that causes Covid-19 taken from more than 7,600 patients around the world shows it has been circulating in people…
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5 workers at southern New Mexico meatpacking plant confirmed to have the virus
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — Five coronavirus infections were confirmed Tuesday at a meatpacking plant in southern New Mexico, where more than 400…
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State of Texas won’t allow El Paso area schools to hold graduations at Don Haskins Center
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas school districts may hold outdoor graduation ceremonies starting next month but indoor commencements will not be allowed, the…
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Trump tells ABC News: Lives may be lost in reopening, but we need to ‘get our country back’
PHOENIX, Arizona — President Donald Trump said in an exclusive interview with ABC News on Tuesday that “it’s possible there will be some”…
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17 new Juarez virus deaths brings total near 100 as some old deaths are reclassified
CIUDAD JURAEZ, Mexico — The Chihuahua Health Secretariat on Tuesday reported 17 new coronavirus deaths in Juarez, bringing the city’s total fatality…
Continue Reading Schools should be ready for phased reopening, future closures, pediatrics group says
Schools should be ready to phase in their reopenings, perhaps starting with reduced hours, before returning to full activity amid the coronavirus…
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