Court allows Texas to ban abortions during virus crisis
AUSTIN, Texas — A federal appeals court sided Tuesday with Texas in allowing it to ban most abortions while the state is under an emergency order…
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‘Virus is spreading rapidly’ in Juárez: Death toll now at 4
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexican health officials said Tuesday that the coronavirus is now “spreading rapidly” in the city of Juárez as the death…
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NYC virus deaths exceed 3,200 – tops 9/11 attack toll
NEW YORK, NY — New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed the number of those killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11, health…
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‘We want to protect ourselves so we can serve you’: EPFD wants you to help keep first-responders safe
EL PASO, Texas — While some can work safely from their homes during the pandemic, others must put themselves at risk to serve the public: like first…
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El Paso’s Franklin Mountains State Park closed after Abbott orders state parks shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced the closure of all state parks and historic sites – including El Paso’s Franklin…
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Birx says she did not see sick granddaughter because of high risks
Dr. Deborah Birx said Monday that she personally understands how difficult the strict social distancing guidelines can be amid the coronavirus…
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5 things to know for April 7: Coronavirus, elections, health, terrorism, Pell case
In case there wasn’t enough to deal with in the world right now, radiation levels near the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site have spiked as…
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Cook County Jail reports first detainee death from coronavirus
A 59-year-old man is the first detainee from an Illinois jail where 220 people have tested positive for coronavirus to die from suspected…
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Doctor’s message to her kids: ‘If they lose me to COVID, I want them to know Mommy tried really hard’
After a weekend spent on call in a New York City hospital, one doctor posted a message for her kids with a raw and honest view of what it’s…
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‘Life or death situation’: El Paso has 125 virus cases, mayor encourages face masks & temperature checks
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County’s number of confirmed virus cases jumped by ten to 125 on Monday, officials said at a news conference. “More than…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank calls in National Guard for help to distribute meals
EL PASO, Texas – With Covid-19 forcing business and job closures across the Borderland, the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has seen a dramatic…
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Opportunity Center tries to keep El Paso’s homeless population safe amid virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– The Opportunity Center for the Homeless has always adapted to an open door policy. In years past that meant dealing with…
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Virus pandemic causing trouble, worry for farmers across Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to send ripples across society, El Paso farmers are growing nervous about how it will slow their…
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No new virus deaths in New Mexico, but liquor stores must close & grocery stores limit customers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials have announced 62 new cases of coronavirus, including one in Doña Ana County, while the…
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With over 7,000 virus cases, some Texans treated with malaria drug
AUSTIN, Texas — With over 7,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that 30 patients from a Texas City nursing…
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‘They’re my kids’: Las Cruces school bus drivers deliver meals to students, despite safety concerns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Dozens of school bus drivers hit the road again Monday in Las Cruces. However, the yellow buses were missing their precious…
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New Mexico State University employee hospitalized with virus
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A hospitalized employee from New Mexico State University is among th 30 confirmed coronavirus cases in Dona Ana County.…
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‘I broke down in tears’: El Paso mom takes extra precautions after work to keep kids safe
EL PASO, Texas — You may have seen posts on social media of medical professionals coming home from work and immediately practice social distancing…
Continue Reading Trump says mitigation is working amid grim U.S. milestone of 10,000 virus deaths
WASHINGTON, DC — Mitigation efforts are showing signs of slowing the spread of the coronavirus, President Trump said Monday, as deaths in the U.S.…
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4 CBP employees in El Paso test positive for coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — Four El Paso employees of U.S. Customs and Border Protection have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials indicated on…
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2 confirmed Juarez deaths from coronavirus, both men in their 40s
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Two men have died from coronavirus in Juarez, Chihuahua state health officials announced Monday afternoon. The victims were…
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Las Cruces mayor makes public plea to stay out of city parks on Easter
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Las Cruces mayor made a public plea at the City Council meeting Monday afternoon for residents not to gather at the…
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States desperate for medical supplies turn to each other for help
As some parts of the country get closer to reaching the peak of coronavirus cases in the weeks ahead and in the midst of widespread complaints of the…
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At 90, she said her final goodbyes as doctors prepared her to die from coronavirus. Then she survived
Geneva Wood knew her life was about to end. She could feel it with every strained breath. She was well aware her 90-year-old lungs were filling with…
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In Los Angeles, friendly waves help fill the empty spaces of social distancing
After the sun sets beyond the California coast, the iconic Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier still lights up — its dancing colors mimicked…
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The mystery of why the coronavirus kills some young people
When 30-year-old Ben Luderer started to feel sick, he wasn’t that surprised. Just a few days earlier, his wife, Brandy, had tested positive for…
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El Paso organization making masks, gowns for medical professionals
EL PASO, Texas — Sewing, knitting or crocheting is a skill many might not have but a group of people who do are dedicating their time and talents by…
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El Paso sailor serving aboard Navy medical ship aiding L.A. hospitals during virus pandemic
LOS ANGELES, California — An El Paso sailor is currently serving aboard the USNS Mercy, a 1,000-bed naval hospital ship that is treating patients…
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‘Blessing teams’ help El Paso families in need of groceries and supplies
EL PASO, Texas — A group of good Samaritans calling themselves the ‘blessings team’ spent their Palm Sunday out and about helping families around El…
Continue Reading ‘This is a true emergency’: El Paso virus cases reach 115, top doctor says ‘it will only get worse’
EL PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in El Paso County reached 115 on Sunday as public health officials reported…
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