People in the LGBTQ community more vulnerable to Covid-19, CDC warns
People who are part of the LGBTQ community may be more vulnerable to getting Covid-19 and may be more susceptible to a severe form of Covid-19,…
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Coronavirus variant on track to become dominant in Florida and California hot spots, testing company says
A more contagious coronavirus variant is on the rise in the United States and could become dominant in hot spots like Florida and Southern California…
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‘I hope it’s not Super Bowl-Spreader Sunday’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the…
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Can you mix vaccines? UK trial aims to find out
UK scientists have launched the world’s first study examining whether different coronavirus vaccines can safely be used for two-dose regimens,…
Continue Reading US coronavirus death toll could hit 530,000 this month. That would be 1 death per minute over the last year
The United States’ coronavirus death toll could reach 534,000 by February 27, according to an ensemble forecast by the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading New data shows many Black Americans remain hesitant to get Covid-19 vaccine
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…
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El Paso reports 31 virus deaths, most in single day since December
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 31 additional coronavirus-related deaths Thursday mornings, the most reported in a…
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Not all face coverings are equal — tips to choose the safest one as new variants emerge
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…
Continue Reading The US coronavirus death toll could reach 530,000 this month. That would be one every minute of the pandemic
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…
Continue Reading Here’s why that second coronavirus shot can be such a doozy
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…
Continue Reading How to prepare for your Covid-19 vaccination — advice from Dr. Wen
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…
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The US may soon have its first standards for consumer face masks. Are they strict enough?
American consumers may be about to get the first standards for face masks. The coronavirus pandemic triggered a sudden intense need for masks that…
Continue Reading Many doctors have negative perceptions of patients with disabilities — and that impacts quality of care, study finds
More than 82% of American doctors say they believe patients with significant disabilities have a worse quality of life than people who don’t…
Continue Reading Covid destroyed lives spent together. Now those left behind must say farewell by Zoom
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…
Continue Reading Younger adults are biggest spreaders of Covid-19, study suggests
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…
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About 15% of El Pasoans are believed to be immune to Covid-19
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…
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20% of El Paso’s vaccine doses to be set aside for ‘super seniors’
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…
Continue Reading Global Covid-19 vaccine confidence is rising, survey shows
Global vaccine confidence is rising, according to a survey released Wednesday showing that 54% of respondents across 15 countries would get a…
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New Mexico health leaders say virus cases trend down, vaccines rise; 5 new deaths in southern counties
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins and Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase shared encouraging news during…
Continue Reading World’s first face and hands transplant gives New Jersey man a second chance at life
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…
Continue Reading Double masking for Covid-19 protection: A trend with a purpose
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…
Continue Reading Development of new coronavirus vaccines may be hitting critical mass. Here’s how they work
Data on vaccines being tested by Johnson & Johnson and Novavax came out last week, and makers of AstraZeneca‘s vaccine and Russia’s…
Continue Reading AstraZeneca vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the coronavirus, study shows
The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine appears to substantially reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply preventing symptomatic…
Continue Reading A British teenager fell into a 10-month coma before the pandemic. Now he’s waking up in a new world
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…
Continue Reading 4 virus deaths, more than 400 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported four coronavirus-related deaths and 416 new cases Wednesday morning. The…
Continue Reading Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine may cut coronavirus transmission, UK researchers say
The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine may reduce transmission of the virus, rather than simply reducing the severity of disease, UK researchers…
Continue Reading I’ve had my Covid-19 vaccine — now what can I safely do? Your questions answered
The day has finally come. You’ve received the second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine currently on the Western market — Moderna,…
Continue Reading A personal meal plan can save your sanity this year
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…
Continue Reading More than 100,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the US since January 1, JHU data shows
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,…
Continue Reading Here’s why some people test positive after getting a Covid-19 vaccine
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…
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