Coronavirus kills 4 family members and sickens others after a dinner in New Jersey
A New Jersey woman and three of her children died from coronavirus, and two other relatives are in critical condition, a family member said. Another…
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El Paso faces blood shortage as donations plummet due to virus worries
EL PASO, Texas — Blood donations in El Paso have come to a screeching halt due to the coronavirus outbreak. Vitalant Blood Services has had to…
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‘You might be OK, but someone else won’t’: El Paso mom quarantines with diabetic toddler amid virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Health officials across the world have emphasized the need for elderly people to stay home and take extra precautions as the…
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El Paso doctor offers tips to combat coronavirus anxiety
EL PASO, Texas — During a pandemic, it is important to prioritize physical health. However, El Paso health leaders are urging the public to also…
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Congress should immediately give $100 billion to cities and states to fight coronavirus
As America struggles to confront the coronavirus outbreak, Washington has been consumed with getting money to households and businesses — but…
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El Paso County Commissioners vote to continue emergency declaration due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — In a special meeting Thursday, El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and the Commissioner’s Court voted to extend the local…
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All tribal casinos in New Mexico have closed in an effort to halt virus spread
SANTA FE, New Mexcio — All tribal casinos have closed in New Mexico, including Inn of the Mountain Gods near Ruidiso, according to Gov. Michelle…
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Borderland stores reserve morning hours for elderly, at-risk customers
EL PASO, Texas — As items continue flying off grocery shelves leaving them nearly empty, stores in El Paso and Las Cruces are accommodating seniors…
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Used facemasks and bandanas: How the CDC is warning hospitals to prepare for coronavirus shortages
Doctors reusing masks between patients. Nurses going to work, even if they’ve been exposed to the novel coronavirus, to meet demand. And if…
Continue Reading They’re living with an invisible illness. Social distancing will save their lives
While there’s concern for the elderly catching coronavirus, there’s another high-risk group that has nothing to do with age. People with…
Continue Reading State Department warns U.S. citizens not to travel abroad due to coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. State Department on Thursday warned American citizens not to travel abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic, issuing…
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7 new coronavirus cases brings total to 35 in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Seven more people have tested positive for coronavirus in New Mexico, according to the state’s Department of Health on…
Continue Reading Do I have ‘cabin fever?’ What it is, how to ‘cure’ it
While our abilities to go to work and participate in other activities outside the home are under restriction, initial discomfort may quickly result…
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Trump says FDA will fast track treatments as number of U.S. virus cases tops 10,000
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he’s pushed the Food and Drug Administration to eliminate barriers to getting…
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Young adults under age 44 make up a big part of coronavirus hospitalizations in the US
Up to 20% of people hospitalized with coronavirus in the United States are young adults between ages 20 to 44, a new federal study shows. While the…
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Pence’s ‘right arm’ on coronavirus response has lengthy experience battling HIV epidemic
Dr. Deborah Birx can be seen at the White House briefing room lectern most days in her new role as what Vice President Mike Pence calls his…
Continue Reading Infected people without symptoms might be driving the spread of coronavirus more than we realized
New studies in several countries and a large coronavirus outbreak in Massachusetts bring into question reassuring assertions by US officials about…
Continue Reading One big coronavirus challenge is how to stop touching your face
It took a coronavirus outbreak to remind us that we touch our faces way too many times. And cutting down on that will help stop the spread of the…
Continue Reading The best prevention against the coronavirus is still washing your hands. Here’s the proper way to do it
When it comes to novel coronavirus protection, face masks are futile. There isn’t a vaccine yet. So the best way to prevent transmission of the…
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Keep calm and wash your hands: 5 tips for managing stress around coronavirus
From watching the latest news on the novel coronavirus to checking constantly to see if a case has been detected in your town to waiting…
Continue Reading Creating an effective family routine when homebound for coronavirus
When the official word finally came that they closed our kids’ schools “indefinitely” — my new least favorite word — my…
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Trump signs coronavirus relief legislation into law
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a coronavirus relief package that includes provisions for free testing for Covid-19 and paid…
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El Paso health official urges public to disinfect high-touch surfaces, phones
EL PASO, Texas — While washing hands is important to stopping the spread of germs, it can be just as important to clean and disinfect the surfaces…
Continue Reading US coronavirus cases soar past 8,700 as officials try to head off overwhelming effects
The number of coronavirus cases in the United States keeps jumping each day by the hundreds, pushing health care officials and political leaders to…
Continue Reading A former firefighter and a retired magician are among people who’ve died from coronavirus in the US
As the coronavirus death toll rises and quarantine forces Americans into lockdowns, details on patients killed by the virus are slowly trickling in.…
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Gov. Abbott considers closing restaurants & gyms statewide as Texas confirms 3rd virus death
ARLINGTON, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott said he would make an announcement Thursday about the potential statewide closure of gyms, bars and…
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New Mexico governor issues new order that limits restaurants to take-out, delivery amid 5 new virus cases
SANTA Fe, New Mexico — New Mexico confirmed a coronavirus infection that has no apparent link to travel as the governor took new steps Wednesday to…
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Sun Metro faces challenges keeping buses clean amid virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 has been taking calls and emails from both Sun Metro riders, as well as drivers, saying more needs to be done to…
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El Paso restaurants struggle to adapt to new social-distancing rules for virus
EL PASO, Texas — Restaurants that remain open across the city of El Paso are bracing for the worst, but trying to keep a positive outlook. Right…
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UTEP students living on campus forced to leave due to coronavirus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — University of Texas at El Paso students living on campus are being asked to find another place to live due to coronavirus concerns.…
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