Health Archives

Hospital CEO says he had Covid and doesn’t need a mask. His staff are appalled.

November 21, 2020 4:20 AM CNN

The CEO and President of South Dakota-based Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., says he will not be wearing a mask because…

‘ICU grandpa,’ who cradled sick and premature babies, has died

November 20, 2020 11:00 PM CNN

“The Baby Whisperer,” “ICU Grandpa” and, sometimes, just “Grandpa David.” These were the nicknames that David…

Judge seeks to reimpose El Paso curfew as Texas troops sent to morgue, 500 apply for morgue jobs

November 20, 2020 7:15 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego sent a letter Friday to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seeking approval to reimpose a curfew in El…

Family mourns New Mexico’s youngest Covid-19 victim at age 12; sister held his hand as he died

November 20, 2020 9:32 PM CNN

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A family is mourning the death of 12-year-old Aedan Selph, who this week became the youngest New Mexican to die from…

Most coronavirus cases are spread by people without symptoms, CDC now says

November 20, 2020 8:31 PM CNN

Most coronavirus infections are spread by people who have no symptoms, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in newly updated…

US coronavirus hospitalizations, new cases break record for second straight day

November 20, 2020 8:29 PM CNN

The number of Americans hospitalized with Covid-19 and the number of new US cases reported rose to record levels for a second day in a row on Friday.…

US coronavirus hospitalizations, new cases break record for second straight day

November 20, 2020 8:29 PM CNN

The number of Americans hospitalized with Covid-19 and the number of new US cases reported rose to record levels for a second day in a row on Friday.…

US coronavirus hospitalizations break record for second straight day

November 20, 2020 7:26 PM CNN

The number of Americans hospitalized with Covid-19 Friday rose to more than 82,000, surpassing Thursday’s all-time high, according to the Covid…

New Mexico has nearly 3,000 new virus cases: 281 in Doña Ana County, record 109 in Otero County

November 20, 2020 6:50 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — With New Mexico hospitals facing a capacity crunch as Covid-19 infections in New Mexico surge to new highs, the…

US coronavirus hospitalizations hit record high as nation looks to a potential vaccine

November 20, 2020 6:22 PM CNN

The US set a record for Covid-19 hospitalizations as officials urged Americans to double down on public health measures until a vaccine becomes…

Texas tops 8,000 hospitalized virus patients; doctors urge ‘very small’ Thanksgiving gatherings

November 20, 2020 6:09 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has surpassed 8,000 hospitalized coronavirus patients for the first time since a deadly summer surge, and doctors are…

Pfizer and BioNTech apply for FDA emergency use authorization for coronavirus vaccine

November 20, 2020 5:56 PM CNN

Pfizer and BioNTech on Friday submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for their coronavirus vaccine…

Masks mandates worked to slow the spread of Covid-19 in Kansas, CDC research shows

November 20, 2020 5:49 PM CNN

While they may be unpopular in some places, mask mandates work to slow the spread of Covid-19, according to new research published Friday by the US…

Mississippi man who was on his deathbed with Covid-19 says his community and faith saved him

November 20, 2020 4:40 PM CNN

A family trip to Nashville in March changed David Johnson and his family forever. The Johnson family went during the early days of Covid-19, when the…

Covid-19 deaths in U.S. reach 1,300 a day — highest level since spring

November 20, 2020 2:13 PM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY — The coronavirus surge is taking an increasingly dire toll across the United States a week before the Thanksgiving holiday. The U.S.…

Covid-19 vaccines may be coming soon, but most Texans won’t get them for months

November 20, 2020 1:22 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Now that a vaccine for the coronavirus is on the horizon, Gov. Greg Abbott has said the state is ready to swiftly distribute doses…

‘The risk is going to be there’: El Paso infectious disease doctor issues warning about Thanksgiving travel

November 20, 2020 6:03 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The CDC has issued new guidance on how to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday safely. They urge individuals to stay home,…

College students head home as coronavirus cases spike

November 20, 2020 6:57 AM CNN

When Dr. Deborah Birx hit the road earlier this year to take her message of coronavirus prevention to towns and cities across the country, she made a…

Should you visit your family for the holidays? Here’s Dr. Leana Wen’s answer

November 20, 2020 6:45 AM CNN

My family’s holiday plans usually involve a patchwork of flights: Do we visit the family on the Monterey Peninsula in California? Miami? Or…

El Paso sees 22 virus deaths, 1,062 new cases; active infections rise again to record level

November 20, 2020 5:51 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The coronavirus death now stands at 845 in El Paso County. The Department of Public Health announced 22 new virus-related…

Pfizer asks FDA to allow emergency use of its Covid-19 vaccine in U.S.

November 20, 2020 5:50 AM Associated Press

NEW YORK, NY — Pfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its Covid-19 vaccine, starting the clock on a process that…

5 things to know for November 20: Covid, election lawsuits, Apple, Australia, immigration

November 20, 2020 4:44 AM CNN

Winter means holiday cheer for some and for others — check out this list of fun stuff to do to help offset the blues. Here’s what you…

The US just recorded more than 2,000 Covid-19 deaths in a day. One model predicts that number will keep growing

November 20, 2020 4:27 AM CNN

More than 2,000 American deaths were recorded by Johns Hopkins University on Thursday — the highest number since early May. And as the virus…

Texas Guard ‘stands down,’ won’t replace inmate workers at El Paso morgue; attendants to be hired

November 19, 2020 7:45 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Military Department is now standing down for “mortuary duty” and won’t be replacing jail inmates who have been used to…

El Paso mayor says health care ‘just fine’ as top doctor describes ‘dire situation’ with virus

November 19, 2020 2:52 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — At a Covid-19 briefing Thursday afternoon, City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza described a “dire situation” as he…

WHO recommends against using remdesivir to treat Covid-19

November 19, 2020 9:45 PM CNN

The World Health Organization has updated its ongoing guidance on Covid-19 medications to advise against using the antiviral drug remdesivir to treat…