Quarantine fatigue: Why some of us have stopped being vigilant and how to overcome it
If you’ve found you’re no longer disinfecting your hands as often or becoming more lenient toward unnecessary trips outside, you’re…
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A California county no longer requires masks after former health officer resigns over backlash
A southern California county will no longer require residents to wear masks in public after threats of violence over a stricter mask mandate forced…
Continue Reading Vaccine experts want the FDA to commit to 30,000 people in Covid-19 vaccine trials
Vaccine experts are worried that President Trump will exert political pressure to put a Covid-19 vaccine on the market before it’s ready, and…
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Another death from Covid-19 in El Paso as county’s death toll about to reach 100
EL PASO, Texas — The Department of Public Health announced Friday morning that yet another person has died of Covid-19 and 45 more had tested…
Continue Reading Coronavirus deaths are expected to go down before a sharp rise in September, model shows
The US surpassed 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases as experts predicted Thursday that tens of thousands more people will get infected and die in…
Continue Reading Sedentary lockdowns put kids at risk for obesity. Here’s how to help them stay moving
Canceled soccer practices. Shuttered dance rehearsals. With worldwide lockdowns to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the normal rites and rituals of…
Continue Reading Pandemic blues: Crush it with creativity
Justin Mavin had never baked bread prior to the pandemic. A friend sent him a link in early March with instructions on how to create a sourdough…
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El Paso’s mayor calls for care facilities to release virus info amid deadly outbreak at state vets home
EL PASO, Texas — For the first time since El Paso announced the city’s first case of the coronavirus, Mayor Dee Margo is now urging all assisted…
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Fort Bliss lifting many virus restrictions that were in effect
FORT BLISS, Texas — Military officials announced Thursday evening that they were lifting many restrictions previously instituted at the Fort Bliss…
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2 new Dona Ana County virus deaths among 10 in New Mexico; governor allows breweries to reopen
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced she would allow breweries and brew pubs – but not bars – to reopen at 50% capacity as…
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Las Cruces mom gets donated van to help toddler get transplant
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces non-profit and car dealership have teamed up to help family in need. Revolution 120 and the Sisbarro Car…
Continue Reading See someone collapse near you? It’s still safe to perform CPR during the pandemic, study says
Imagine taking a walk in your neighborhood, carefully staying 6 feet apart from others to ensure social distancing. You see an elderly man collapse…
Continue Reading US surgeons successfully perform double lung transplant on Covid-19 patient for first time: ‘If she didn’t get the transplant, she would not be alive’
A young woman in the United States whose lungs were ravaged by Covid-19 is alive and able to talk to her family thanks to a double lung transplant,…
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‘Think about having compassion’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Joel Hendryx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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Disease Detectives: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 11
Across the country, local officials are hiring people to track down anyone who may have been exposed to Covid-19. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr.…
Continue Reading Hispanics at disproportionate risk from Covid-19, health experts say
The Hispanic community has been disproportionately hurt by the coronavirus pandemic due to their jobs as essential workers and multigenerational…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 4 new virus deaths as toll nears 100 amid questions about testing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public health reported four new coronavirus deaths and 68 new cases on Thursday amid questions…
Continue Reading He was a Covid-19 patient. She cleaned his hospital room. Their unexpected bond saved his life
The first thing Rosaura Quinteros noticed was his fear. The man lay alone in his pressurized room at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in Orlando. He had a…
Continue Reading US human trials begin for first antibody cocktail that might treat and prevent Covid-19
A medicine that may treat and prevent Covid-19 is now being tested in patients in multiple sites around the United States, according to an…
Continue Reading Try this smartphone hack and other tricks to reduce your screen time
The coronavirus crisis has many people glued to their smartphone screens for more and more hours each day, even if they don’t want to be. In…
Continue Reading Away from school pressures, children who defy gender norms blossom at home
Ben has liked Disney princesses, nail polish, jewelry and long hair since he was 3. His mother Carrie assumed his preferences would not only be…
Continue Reading Brownies, truffles and pasta: Healthful food swaps you will love
When I think of healthy food swaps, I’ll be honest: Most of the time, I’m uninterested. I’m the type who would rather have a tiny…
Continue Reading 12 states see rising Covid-19 hospitalizations as Arizona asks hospitals to activate emergency plans
Health experts have long warned about a second peak in Covid-19, and now a rise in cases has pushed Arizona to tell its hospitals to activate…
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Is it safe to go swimming during the coronavirus pandemic?
Is it safe to swim at a beach or pool during the coronavirus pandemic? Health officials say it can be safe, as long as swimmers stick to social…
Continue Reading Grocery stores and universities should reopen first, new research suggests
New research suggests grocery stores, banks, dentists, universities and big box stores like Walmart should reopen earlier and face fewer restrictions…
Continue Reading Boost your mental and physical health during the pandemic by volunteering virtually
Are you looking for a mental and physical boost during the pandemic? Try volunteering. Adults over 50 who volunteer for about two hours per week have…
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El Paso’s virus testing milestone in question as count includes re-tests
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is now acknowledging some people are getting counted twice in its daily reports that include total…
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27 new Dona Ana County virus cases as New Mexico plans to test food industry workers
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 147 additional cases of coronavirus; 27 of those new cases occurred…
Continue Reading Satellite images of Wuhan may suggest coronavirus was spreading as early as August
Satellite images of hospital parking lots in Wuhan, China, as well as internet search trends, suggest the coronavirus may have been spreading in…
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Texas reports record virus hospitalizations for 3rd straight day & single-day new case record
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Wednesday reported a third consecutive day with a record number of patients hospitalized with Covid-19 as a new rise in…
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