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US coronavirus death toll could hit 530,000 this month. That would be 1 death per minute over the last year

February 4, 2021 8:59 AM CNN Newsource

The United States’ coronavirus death toll could reach 534,000 by February 27, according to an ensemble forecast by the US Centers for Disease…

New data shows many Black Americans remain hesitant to get Covid-19 vaccine

February 4, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

More than half of Black adults in the US remain hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine and experts say new data underscores the need to prioritize…

El Paso reports 31 virus deaths, most in single day since December

February 4, 2021 6:28 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 31 additional coronavirus-related deaths Thursday mornings, the most reported in a…

Not all face coverings are equal — tips to choose the safest one as new variants emerge

February 4, 2021 5:55 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Nearly one year into the pandemic, wearing a face covering has become the new norm. Still, not all face masks are created…

The US coronavirus death toll could reach 530,000 this month. That would be one every minute of the pandemic

February 4, 2021 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

There could be up to 534,000 Covid-19 deaths by February 27, according to an ensemble forecast by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Here’s why that second coronavirus shot can be such a doozy

February 4, 2021 5:34 AM CNN Newsource

So you finally got your coronavirus vaccine. It took weeks of waiting, maybe a few calls before hitting the jackpot with a drive-through vaccination…

How to prepare for your Covid-19 vaccination — advice from Dr. Wen

February 4, 2021 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

As more people around the world get access to the coronavirus vaccines, many questions remain. Will it work? Will there be side effects? Do I need to…

The US may soon have its first standards for consumer face masks. Are they strict enough?

February 4, 2021 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

American consumers may be about to get the first standards for face masks. The coronavirus pandemic triggered a sudden intense need for masks that…

Many doctors have negative perceptions of patients with disabilities — and that impacts quality of care, study finds

February 4, 2021 3:20 AM CNN Newsource

More than 82% of American doctors say they believe patients with significant disabilities have a worse quality of life than people who don’t…

Covid destroyed lives spent together. Now those left behind must say farewell by Zoom

February 3, 2021 10:51 PM CNN

Trish Skinner and her husband sit on a couch, flip open their iPad cover, and open Zoom. Skinner is attending her father’s funeral. Dozens of…

Younger adults are biggest spreaders of Covid-19, study suggests

February 3, 2021 7:39 PM CNN Newsource

A new study suggests that the biggest spreaders of coronavirus in the US are adults aged 20 to 49, but that doesn’t mean they should be pushed…

About 15% of El Pasoans are believed to be immune to Covid-19

February 3, 2021 7:23 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — How much of El Paso County is immune to Covid-19 right now? A rough estimate suggests 15 percent of residents have reached some…

20% of El Paso’s vaccine doses to be set aside for ‘super seniors’

February 3, 2021 5:53 PM Jerry Najera

EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso announced Wednesday that it will be dedicating 20% of its weekly vaccination hub allocation to the Borderland’s…

Global Covid-19 vaccine confidence is rising, survey shows

February 3, 2021 5:59 PM CNN Newsource

Global vaccine confidence is rising, according to a survey released Wednesday showing that 54% of respondents across 15 countries would get a…

New Mexico health leaders say virus cases trend down, vaccines rise; 5 new deaths in southern counties

February 3, 2021 2:14 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins and Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase shared encouraging news during…

World’s first face and hands transplant gives New Jersey man a second chance at life

February 3, 2021 4:42 PM CNN

It’s been more than two years since Joe Dimeo could smile. In July 2018, Dimeo, 20 at the time, fell asleep at the wheel of his car on Route 22…

Double masking for Covid-19 protection: A trend with a purpose

February 3, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

Layering your face is in — but not as a fashion statement. It may just save a life. Public health officials are suggesting double masking as a…

Development of new coronavirus vaccines may be hitting critical mass. Here’s how they work

February 3, 2021 12:08 PM CNN Newsource

Data on vaccines being tested by Johnson & Johnson and Novavax came out last week, and makers of AstraZeneca‘s vaccine and Russia’s…

AstraZeneca vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the coronavirus, study shows

February 3, 2021 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply preventing symptomatic…

A British teenager fell into a 10-month coma before the pandemic. Now he’s waking up in a new world

February 3, 2021 8:59 AM CNN

Joseph Flavill slipped out of one world and woke up in another. On March 1, 2020, when the 19-year-old was struck by a car in Staffordshire, central…

4 virus deaths, more than 400 new cases reported in El Paso

February 3, 2021 6:28 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported four coronavirus-related deaths and 416 new cases Wednesday morning. The…

Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine may cut coronavirus transmission, UK researchers say

February 3, 2021 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine may reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply reducing the severity of disease, UK researchers…

I’ve had my Covid-19 vaccine — now what can I safely do? Your questions answered

February 3, 2021 4:21 AM CNN Newsource

The day has finally come. You’ve received the second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine currently on the Western market — Moderna,…

A personal meal plan can save your sanity this year

February 3, 2021 3:19 AM CNN Newsource

Even if you haven’t made resolutions this year, you might want to make an exception for meal planning. Think it’s impossible? The key…

More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the US since January 1, JHU data shows

February 3, 2021 12:31 AM CNN Newsource

More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the United States so far this year, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Since January 1,…

Here’s why some people test positive after getting a Covid-19 vaccine

February 2, 2021 9:14 PM CNN Newsource

A Covid-19 vaccine does not provide full or immediate protection, which means it’s still possible to get infected and test positive for the…

Coronavirus strain in UK picks up mutation that could impact vaccines, experts say

February 2, 2021 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

A mutation that could allow Covid-19 to escape antibody protection has now been found in samples of a rapidly spreading strain in the UK, according…

Southern New Mexico men in their 30s, 40s among new virus deaths

February 2, 2021 6:36 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Department of Health reported 15 more Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday to raise the state’s fatality…

Over one-third of young adults misuse psychoactive medications, study says

February 2, 2021 4:36 PM CNN Newsource

Over one-third of young adults misuse their psychoactive prescription drugs, a new study has revealed. Some 34% of adults ages 18 to 25 misused their…

Experts split on delaying Covid-19 vaccine second doses. Here’s why

February 2, 2021 4:22 PM CNN Newsource

To help speed up Covid-19 vaccinations across the United States, especially among high-risk older adults, one idea continues to surface: Postpone…