El Paso Planned Parenthood resumes abortion services after 21 months
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso is no longer one of the largest cities in the country without an abortion clinic. The city’s Planned Parenthood, which…
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WATCH: Biden reassures vaccinated Americans, issues dire warning to unvaccinated
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden aimed to reassure Americans that if they are vaccinated, they can still proceed with their holiday…
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Daily Covid-19 case numbers with Omicron ‘could exceed previous peaks,’ CDC warns
By Michael Nedelman, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that the Omicron coronavirus variant could drive Covid-19 cases…
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El Paso health experts urge: ‘You need to get vaccinated’ due to Omicron
EL PASO, Texas — Despite a slight decrease in Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations, two top El Paso health experts tell ABC-7 it’s still too early to…
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Biden pivots to home tests to confront omicron surge
By JOSH BOAK, RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced plans to deliver 500…
Continue Reading Is it time to cancel your holiday plans? An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN As Omicron spreads rapidly throughout the United States, the new coronavirus variant has taken over from Delta as the dominant…
Continue Reading Is it time to cancel your holiday plans? An expert weighs in
By Katia Hetter, CNN As Omicron spreads rapidly throughout the United States, the new coronavirus variant has taken over from Delta as the dominant…
Continue Reading Omicron will not recognize state lines when it storms the US, expert says
By Susannah Cullinane, CNN The impact of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 on a largely unboosted US population entering the holiday season will create…
Continue Reading Omicron will not recognize state lines when it storms the US, expert says
By Susannah Cullinane, CNN The impact of the Omicron coronavirus variant on a largely unboosted US population going into the holiday season will…
Continue Reading Winter’s wisdom: In the heart of darkness, there is a light
By David G. Allan, CNN Let us beat a hasty retreat. Jump into a hole, down to a cozy warren, deep below the surface. That’s where the wisdom of…
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Is it safe to travel for the holidays? El Paso infectious disease specialist weighs in
EL PASO, Texas – People who were not able to travel for the holidays last year are making up for lost time this year. According to the…
Continue Reading Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of new US COVID cases
By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in…
Continue Reading FDA approves first injectable PrEP medication to lower HIV risk
By Katherine Dillinger, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first injectable medication for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to…
Continue Reading 1 in 5 parents admit their stress level ruins the holidays for their children, according to a new poll
By Megan Marples, CNN You’re racing around town, trying to purchase a present for everyone on your list. The past week has been filled with…
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El Paso’s weekly Covid-19 death toll at 21, youngest victims in their 20s
EL PASO, Texas — The number of weekly deaths due to Covid-19 continued to go down slightly this past week, while the number of breakthrough deaths…
Continue Reading Trump met with boos in Texas after revealing he received Covid-19 booster
CNN By Dan Merica, CNN Former President Donald Trump was booed by a portion of an audience in Dallas on Sunday when he said he had received a…
Continue Reading Moderna booster shot increases antibody levels against Omicron, company says
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Biotechnology company Moderna announced Monday that preliminary data suggests its half-dose booster shot increased antibody…
Continue Reading Why changing the definition of ‘fully vaccinated’ could be difficult
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention might consider redefining what it means to be “fully…
Continue Reading Omicron is now the dominant strain of coronavirus in the US, according to the CDC
By Travis Caldwell and Claire Colbert, CNN The Omicron Covid-19 variant is now the most dominant strain in the US, accounting for over 73% of new…
Continue Reading Omicron now accounts for 73% of coronavirus cases in the US, according to the CDC
By Travis Caldwell, CNN [Breaking news update at 6:03 p.m.] The omicron variant now accounts for over 73% of new coronavirus cases in the US,…
Continue Reading 3 Democratic lawmakers announce positive Covid-19 tests
By Greg Clary Three Democratic members of Congress announced Sunday that they have breakthrough coronavirus infections. Sens. Elizabeth Warren of…
Continue Reading Omicron ‘is going to take over’ this winter, and Fauci says Americans should brace for a ‘tough few weeks to months’
By Dakin Andone and Susannah Cullinane, CNN The United States is likely in for a hard winter as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 spreads rapidly, Dr.…
Continue Reading Budget Christmas 101: Pandemic hardships don’t mean the holidays are canceled
By Kristen Rogers, CNN The holidays are often a time when financial goals are in opposition with showing people love in the grandest of ways. Reining…
Continue Reading Medical marijuana and autism: ‘I’m getting my boy back,’ mom says
By Natalie Angley, CNN At first, Joann Fouquette’s son, Ezra, was hitting all the milestones. It’s what every new mom hopes for: a happy,…
Continue Reading Medical marijuana and autism: ‘I’m getting my boy back,’ mom says
By Natalie Angley, CNN At first, Joann Fouquette’s son, Ezra, was hitting all the milestones. It’s what every new mom hopes for: a happy,…
Continue Reading As Omicron looms, here are 5 ways to ease anxiety
By Jelena Kecmanovic, CNN Just when we thought we could exhale and enjoy the holidays, the newest coronavirus variant Omicron has given us another…
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As Omicron looms, here are 5 ways to ease anxiety
By Jelena Kecmanovic, CNN Just when we thought we could exhale and enjoy the holidays, the newest coronavirus variant Omicron has given us another…
Continue Reading Omicron ‘is going to take over’ this winter, and Fauci says Americans should brace for a ‘tough few weeks to months’
By Susannah Cullinane and Dakin Andone, CNN The United States is likely in for a hard winter as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 spreads rapidly, Dr.…
Continue Reading Covid-19 was third leading cause of death in 2020, driving record rise in death rate and nearly two-year drop in life expectancy
By Deidre McPhillips, CNN Covid-19 claimed hundreds of thousands of lives in the United States in 2020, driving a record increase in the death rate…
Continue Reading California school system is sending every student and staff member home with a Covid-19 antigen test for the holidays
By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN With the Omicron variant spreading quickly across the US, several school districts are sending Covid-19 antigen tests home…
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