U.S. House passes bi-partisan virus relief bill: Free testing, paid sick leave
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic-controlled U.S. House, with President Donald Trump’s support, early Saturday passed a bill to provide free…
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City of El Paso confirms 1st coronavirus case: Man in his 40s recovering from it
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso officials confirmed Friday night the first case of coronavirus in the city. They said a man in his 40s tested positive for…
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Mexico may restrict border crossings due to growing U.S. cases of coronavirus
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican health officials, worried about how the coronavirus could spread from the U.S. to Mexico, are considering border…
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People living with HIV in Wuhan struggle to find medicine during coronavirus outbreak
It was 3 a.m. one January morning when Alex Zhang began an hours’ long cycle to a Wuhan hospital for emergency supplies of medicine to treat…
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Anxiety over coronavirus testing reaches a new level as American life comes to a near-halt
As American life continued to slow to a near-halt on Friday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, officials tried to alleviate concerns…
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U.S. coronavirus deaths now hit 50, with confirmed cases in virtually every state
SAN FRANCISCO, California — The U.S. now has 50 coronavirus deaths, and cases in all but one state. California’s sixth death from the disease,…
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El Paso mayor declares state of emergency due to virus, but no confirmed cases yet
EL PASO, Texas — The city and county of El Paso declared a state of emergency Friday due to the coronavirus outbreak. Mayor Dee Margo said the…
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UTEP’s president says no school until March 30, many classes to shift online, graduation ceremonies delayed
UPDATE: UTEP will postpone spring Commencement ceremonies. Graduating students will still receive their degrees as scheduled, but the ceremonies will…
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EPCC won’t resume classes until March 30 to help reduce virus risk
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Community College announced classes after spring break won’t resume until March 30 in an effort to help reduce the…
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President Trump declares national emergency due to coronavirus outbreak
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing…
Continue Reading What actually happens during a coronavirus test?
You have a fever. You’re in respiratory distress. And you might even be hospitalized with pneumonia. Doctors worry you may have been infected…
Continue Reading How and when you should be tested for the coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence on March 3 said that any American, with a doctor’s order, can now be tested for coronavirus. The move appears to…
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Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson share update after coronavirus diagnosis
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson shared an update from Australia, where they are both in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. Hanks tweeted a…
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Texas governor declares state of disaster as virus spreads to state’s big cities
DALLAS, Texas — Texas’ governor declared a state of disaster Friday as the coronavirus pandemic spread to all of the state’s biggest cities.…
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Wife of the University of Texas president tests positive for coronavirus
AUSTIN, Texas — University of Texas President Gregory Fenves and his family are now in self-isolation after his wife, Carmel, tested positive for…
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El Paso hospital official warns against making own hand sanitizer
EL PASO, Texas — As fear over the COVID-19 virus continues to grow, many are stocking up on food and cleaning supplies. A new Nielsen report found…
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LIVE blog: Latest coronavirus updates from across the nation & world
Today’s biggest developments: the latest news, context and analysis on the novel…
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New Mexico now confirms 10 cases of coronavirus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — As of Friday, 10 people now have confirmed cases of coronavirus in New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Department…
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New Mexico State expanding spring break to 2 weeks amid virus concerns
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is expanding its spring break by an additional week in an effort to reduce the potential spread…
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All New Mexico public schools canceled for the next 3 weeks on virus fears
SANTA FE, New Mexico — All New Mexico public schools K-12 have been canceled, starting Monday, for three weeks. The school closure announcement was…
Continue Reading Worried about coronavirus? If your loved one is over 60, read this
The novel coronavirus can infect anyone, but it’s older adults — ages 60 and up — who are more likely to get seriously sick from it. Some…
Continue Reading Why the impact of coronavirus could be particularly bad on college campuses
Universities across the US are places where students live and work in close quarters — and where international partnerships are a point of…
Continue Reading What to do if there’s a coronavirus case in your neighborhood or apartment building
The novel coronavirus has continued to spread — causing event postponements, school cancellations and travel bans. As the virus continues to…
Continue Reading The coronavirus pandemic is closing schools. How will kids eat?
A school district in New York has canceled classes and activities until next week because a faculty member contracted the novel coronavirus. Seattle…
Continue Reading 6 of your latest coronavirus questions, answered
CNN readers are asking smart questions about coronavirus every day. So each weekday, we’ll select some of the top questions and get you the…
Continue Reading Coronavirus myths and misinformation, debunked
As the novel coronavirus — and panic about the coronavirus — continues to spread around the world, so too are bogus claims, conspiracy…
Continue Reading Here’s what this US coronavirus survivor in Seattle learned when she was sick
A Seattle woman who says she had the coronavirus and is recovering has one “big takeaway” to share: Don’t panic. Elizabeth…
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New Mexico confirms 6 virus infection cases, bans large gatherings of people
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Thursday banned mass gatherings that involve 100 or more people in spaces such as stadiums or…
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Dallas bans big gatherings after 5 new virus cases occur – including 2 victims hospitalized
DALLAS, Texas — Officials have announced a ban on gatherings and events of more than 500 people in Dallas County in an attempt to stop the…
Continue Reading Diplomat at the UN tests positive for coronavirus
A staffer from the Philippines Mission to the United Nations who tested positive for coronavirus met two delegates from another mission at the UN on…
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