Health Archives

Over 900 health care workers have died from coronavirus. A new database tells their stories

August 12, 2020 9:20 AM CNN

Of the nearly 165,000 Americans who’ve died from the coronavirus, at least 900 reportedly were health care workers. Now, the life stories of…

The FDA is recalling some potatoes, lemons, limes and oranges due to potential listeria contamination

August 12, 2020 9:06 AM CNN

First it was onions and now, it’s lemons, limes, oranges and red potatoes. The FDA has announced a voluntary recall by Freshouse II LLC due to…

El Paso tops 17,000 virus cases; 3 new deaths as hospitalizations drop

August 12, 2020 7:14 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced three new coronavirus-related deaths and 274 new cases on Wednesday…

How to recognize Covid-19 symptoms in children, based on pediatricians’ advice

August 12, 2020 6:15 AM CNN

Are parents really supposed to be reassured by all this talk about “mild” cases of Covid-19 in children? What about the unfortunate…

Try this 5-minute yoga routine before bedtime

August 12, 2020 2:09 AM CNN

Having a morning routine to boost energy is a great way to start the day, but what if you wake up every morning knowing that your bedtime routine is…

Russia’s unproven Covid-19 vaccine will be available to other countries by November, funder says. But safety concerns remain

August 12, 2020 1:05 AM CNN

Russia’s coronavirus vaccine will be gradually rolled out to high-risk people before a mass vaccination of Russians begins in October, the head…

‘I want to pay it forward’: El Paso virus survivor eager to donate plasma, urges others to give

August 11, 2020 11:09 PM Stephanie Valle

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Covid-19 survivor pleads for others like him to do their part to save lives. Henry Delgado reached out to ABC-7 after…

Texas passes 500K virus cases as positivity rate rises; Abbott says way too soon for bars to reopen

August 11, 2020 11:17 AM ABC News, Associated Press, Texas Tribune

BEAUMONT, Texas — Texas surpassed 500,000 confirmed coronavirus cases Tuesday as Gov. Greg Abbott suggested family and neighborhood gatherings are…

EPISD board approves asking state for online learning extension until Oct. 19

August 10, 2020 8:33 PM JC Navarrete, Jim Parker

UPDATE: EPISD trustees on Tuesday unanimously approved submitting a request to the Texas Education Association to extend online learning to eight…

US government strikes $1.525 billion deal with Moderna for 100 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine

August 11, 2020 5:12 PM CNN

The Trump administration has reached a deal with Moderna Inc. to manufacture and deliver 100 million doses of the company’s Covid-19 vaccine…

Previous vaccines and masks may hold down Covid-19, some researchers say

August 11, 2020 4:57 PM CNN

As US leaders work to control the spread of coronavirus, researchers across the globe are working to answer the mysteries that remain around…

Doña Ana County has 50 of New Mexico’s 202 new virus cases

August 11, 2020 4:44 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Tuesday reported another 202 Covid-19 cases, with Doña Ana County accounting for a quarter…

NIH chief says politically motivated approval of coronavirus vaccine ‘cannot happen’

August 11, 2020 12:30 PM CNN

The director of the National Institutes of Health is putting his foot down. Doctors have worried that just before Election Day, President Trump might…

Reopening schools and virtual learning: Experts offer valuable insight

August 11, 2020 11:02 AM CNN

Schools should record student temperatures when children arrive every morning, advised a group of experts from Stanford University School of…

Florida’s Covid-19 cases in children have increased 137% in past month

August 11, 2020 8:01 AM CNN

Florida’s number of official Covid-19 cases in children has more than doubled over the past month, data from the state showed Tuesday. Covid-19…

El Paso shatters record with 540 reported cases; 7 more virus deaths

August 11, 2020 7:35 AM Mauricio Casillas, Stephanie Valle

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Public Health has explained the seeming discrepancy in data that showed an increase of 540 new cases…

Putin says Russia has approved ‘world first’ Covid-19 vaccine. But questions over its safety remain

August 11, 2020 7:30 AM CNN

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the approval of a coronavirus vaccine for use on Tuesday, claiming it as a “world first,” amid…

Russia claims to have 1st coronavirus vaccine ready for use

August 11, 2020 2:48 AM Associated Press

MOSCOW, Russia — Russia on Tuesday became the first country to officially register a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use, despite…

There has been a 90% increase in Covid-19 cases in US children in the last four weeks, report says

August 11, 2020 3:50 AM CNN

As the nation focuses on safety issues around going back to school during the pandemic, a new report found a sharp increase in the number of Covid-19…

Not just for tomboys (and their parents): Kids and gender roles

August 11, 2020 2:33 AM CNN

Beginning in preschool, Lisa Selin Davis’ daughter expressed her preference for what are considered more masculine clothing, haircuts and play…

Tea, milk and other drinks to help you sleep (and some that will hurt)

August 11, 2020 2:24 AM CNN

We know to avoid coffee and chocolate before bedtime since both contain caffeine and can keep you awake at night. But what to replace those delicious…

Back to school: 7 ways to win at online learning

August 11, 2020 2:20 AM CNN

Here we go again. This is the prevailing sentiment in millions of homes these days as many families gear up for what likely will amount to another…

FDA won’t ‘cut corners’ to approve a Covid-19 vaccine, commissioner says

August 11, 2020 12:06 AM CNN

Safety will not be compromised for a Covid-19 vaccine, the US Food and Drug Administration commissioner said Monday. Dr. Stephen Hahn made the…

Trump mulls rule to block Americans returning from Mexico if they’re suspected of having virus

August 10, 2020 4:09 PM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump may allow border agents to stop Americans suspected of having coronavirus from returning to the U.S. from Mexico,…

Top doctor says Texas & El Paso see virus hospitalizations drop to lowest levels since early July

August 10, 2020 9:57 PM David Burge

AUSTIN, Texas – The state of Texas is on the right track in its fight against the coronavirus with hospitalizations on the decline – and El Paso is…

World hits grim milestone of 20 million reported coronavirus cases

August 10, 2020 8:57 PM CNN

The world has reached the grim milestone of 20 million confirmed coronavirus cases and is edging closer to 750,000 deaths globally, according to…

NMSU halts football practices after player tests positive for virus

August 10, 2020 3:47 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University pulled the plug on football practices Monday after a player tested positive for the…

Covid-19 misinformation is spreading in 25 different languages, leading to deaths and injuries, study finds

August 10, 2020 7:01 PM CNN

Covid-19 rumors, stigma and conspiracy theories have been circulating in 25 different languages across at least 87 countries — including the…

Expedited testing available to Las Cruces business owners with employees who contract virus

August 10, 2020 6:49 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Within two hours of learning one of her employees tested positive for the coronavirus, the owner of the Game Sports Bar and…

Covid-19 relief fund allocation may shortchange Black communities, new research suggests

August 10, 2020 5:25 PM CNN

The formula for how Covid-19 relief funding from the federal government gets allocated to hospitals across the United States could have a…