Everything old is new again: Repurposing drugs to treat Covid-19
The practice of finding new uses for old medications — called repurposing or repositioning drugs — is not new. The most famous (or…
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Rapper will.i.am is selling a smart mask for $299
Rapper will.i.am wants to make face masks a high-end, high-tech statement. The Black Eyed Peas member announced this week he is teaming up with…
Continue Reading Biden moves deadline for states to open Covid vaccines to all U.S. adults to April 19
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he’s bumping up his deadline for states to make all adults in the U.S. eligible for…
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California plans to lift most coronavirus restrictions on businesses and workplaces June 15, keep mask mandate
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California plans to lift most coronavirus restrictions on businesses and workplaces June 15. State officials said Tuesday that…
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A dangerous Covid-19 variant has spread to all 50 US states. Experts worry it could send cases surging
The highly contagious Covid-19 variant first identified in the UK has now been reported in every state in the US, and experts are concerned spreading…
Continue Reading How to talk about alcohol and drugs with kids of all ages
As informal as today’s parents are compared with previous generations, there remains a handful of uncomfortable subjects. Alcohol and drug use…
Continue Reading Indian vaccine producer says it could restart exports of AstraZeneca doses by June if infections subside in India
NEW DELHI (AP) — The world’s largest vaccine maker, based in India, will restart exports of AstraZeneca doses by June if coronavirus…
Continue Reading Gov. Abbott bans Texas agencies, state-funded groups from requiring ‘vaccine passports’
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday banned state agencies, political subdivisions or organizations receiving public funds from creating…
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8 virus deaths, 202 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced eight new coronavirus-related deaths and 202 new cases Tuesday morning.…
Continue Reading Another US Covid-19 surge may look different, experts say, particularly for younger people. Here’s how
Experts say Covid-19 vaccinations in the United States are going extremely well — but more people need to be protected and the country may be…
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April is Autism Acceptance Month; El Paso organization to hold annual run/walk
EL PASO, Texas – April is Autism Acceptance Month and the Autism Society of Texas El Paso is preparing for their 13th annual Run/Walk for Autism on…
Continue Reading All 50 states now have expanded or will expand Covid vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and up
All 50 states have announced when they plan to open up coronavirus vaccinations to everyone eligible under US Food and Drug Administration emergency…
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Utah dads to be required to pay half of pregnancy costs
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Biological fathers in Utah will be legally required to pay half of a woman’s out-of-pocket pregnancy costs under a new law…
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Mayor, county judge tout El Paso’s virus vaccination efforts
EL PASO, Texas — At a joint news conference Monday, Mayor Oscar Leeser and County Judge Ricardo Samaniego touted El Paso’s progress with declining…
Continue Reading ‘Staggering’ number of children have lost at least one parent to Covid-19, model estimates
More than a year into the pandemic, children’s lives may be starting to look more normal as an increasing number of people get vaccinated and…
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Mexico’s president now says he won’t get Covid-19 vaccine
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexico’s president now says he won’t get a Covid-19 vaccine because his doctors told him he still has a high level of…
Continue Reading Illinois bar opening event linked to 46 Covid-19 cases, a school closure and hospitalization, CDC report says
A rural Illinois bar opening event in February was linked to a Covid-19 outbreak of at least 46 cases, a school closure and the hospitalization of a…
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Vaccines now open to all New Mexicans 16 & over; Las Cruces young adults ‘super excited’ to get shots
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — All New Mexicans age 16 or older who wish to be vaccinated against the coronavirus now have a chance to receive their…
Continue Reading 1 virus death, 126 new cases announced in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced one new coronavirus-related deaths and 126 new cases Monday morning. The…
Continue Reading Read these tips before getting your Covid-19 vaccine
If you are not eligible to be vaccinated against Covid-19, you will be soon if you live in the United States. All 50 states plan to open vaccine…
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El Paso’s Better Business Bureau warns scammers can use vaccine card photos to steal information
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Experts are warning about a new Covid-related concern: people posting vaccine cards online. As more people get the Covid-19…
Continue Reading How long will coronavirus vaccines protect people?
Ian Haydon helped test Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine last year. Now, he’s helping test the tweaked version of that vaccine designed to…
Continue Reading These are the two key things that can help curb another Covid-19 surge, Fauci says
Some health experts warn the United States may be on the cusp of another Covid-19 surge if Americans aren’t careful — just as the country…
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Woman in 20s, man in 30s among 5 latest El Paso Covid-19 deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials said Sunday that a woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s were among five newly reported deaths in…
Continue Reading You should think twice before laminating your vaccine card
Vaccine eligibility in the US is expanding quickly, and so is the popularity of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s little white…
Continue Reading US hits 4 million Covid-19 vaccine doses in a day for a new record
More than 4 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine were reported administered in the past 24 hours, setting a new record and bringing the seven-day…
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El Pasoans asked to follow virus safety protocols at city parks on Easter
EL PASO, Texas — The Easter holiday is one of the busiest times for city parks. To keep the festivities safe for everyone, the El Paso Parks and…
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El Paso to get its largest virus vaccine shipment yet from state
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s two Covid-19 vaccine hubs are getting a combined 17,850 first doses next week — the largest shipment yet. The City of…
Continue Reading Experts urge continued caution as CDC declares people vaccinated against Covid-19 are at low risk while traveling
In the continued move toward a sense of normalcy in the Covid-19 pandemic, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that…
Continue Reading Half-dozen more Covid-19 deaths reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials on Saturday reported six additional deaths due to Covid-19 and 142 additional cases. The latest…
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