5 things to know for April 22: Coronavirus, stimulus, medicine, immigration, Poland
It’s Earth Day, and what a strange time to be celebrating. Here’s a reminder that being kind to the Earth is, in a way, also being kind…
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5 things to know for April 22: Coronavirus, stimulus, medicine, immigration, Poland
It’s Earth Day, and what a strange time to be celebrating. Here’s a reminder that being kind to the Earth is, in a way, also being kind…
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Is now the time for Covid tattoos?
Congress is in the process of passing another stimulus package, this one largely focused on refilling the already-depleted aid for small businesses…
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Is now the time for Covid tattoos?
Congress is in the process of passing another stimulus package, this one largely focused on refilling the already-depleted aid for small businesses…
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How to combat poor at-home work posture
Working from home presents many questions to sort out. One of the more important is: Where do you actually work? On the couch? At your dining room…
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She was diagnosed with coronavirus and had to deliver her baby 14 weeks early while in a coma
Johana Mendoza Chancay hasn’t been in the same room with her baby since she delivered in a medically induced coma. Chancay shared the story of…
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‘Not reached our peak’ say El Paso officials amid more virus cases, word of new deaths
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and county officials holding a coronavirus briefing on Tuesday evening reported 47 new cases for a total of 587. “We…
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Texas governor cites downward virus trend & more testing despite 20,000 cases, over 500 deaths
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott, speaking from the Texas Capitol on Tuesday afternoon, said the state was experiencing positive trends in…
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She spent 9 days in a coma and relearned how to walk. What this Covid-19 survivor wants protesters to know
Leah Blomberg’s voice is still raspy from having a tube stuck down her throat for nine days. Her muscles are so weak, it takes her 45 minutes…
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As states consider reopening, CDC director warns coronavirus outbreak could be worse this winter
The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned a second wave of the coronavirus this year could be worse because it will…
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Virus outbreak at El Paso Psychiatric Center grows to 42 cases, still 1 death
EL PASO, Texas — The number of coronavirus infections involving patients and staff at the El Paso Psychiatric Center, where one death has already…
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Trump announces 60-day ‘pause’ on immigration due to virus
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump announced what he described as a “temporary suspension of immigration into the United States” on…
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U.S. Senate approves $483B relief package for small business, hospitals, testing
WASHINGTON, DC — A $483 billion coronavirus aid package flew through the U.S. Senate on Tuesday after Congress and the White House reached a deal to…
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Over 100 new virus cases, including 3 in Las Cruces area, puts New Mexico total above 2,000
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Tuesday reported seven new deaths and 103 additional infections from the coronavirus. The…
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70-year-old veteran is 1st virus death reported at Beaumont Army Medical Center
EL PASO, Texas — A 70-year-old military veteran is the first death stemming from the coronavirus to be reported at the William Beaumont Army Medical…
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Juárez maquiladora supervisor dies from coronavirus in El Paso hospital
EL PASO, Texas — Raul Rosales, a supervisor at a Lear Corporation maquiladora in Ciudad Juárez, died in an El Paso hospital of the novel…
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Texas ER doctor self-isolates in his kids’ tree house
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A South Texas emergency room physician has chosen a novel place to self-isolate as he’s treating patients with the…
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El Paso infectious disease expert explains challenges facing border communities during coronavirus fight
EL PASO, Texas — Many in our region travel back and forth between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez. Though traffic has slowed with the implementation of…
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Woman who made ‘Heroes work here’ sign surprises UMC doctors & nurses with dozens of tamales
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso doctor’s wife wanted to show the hardworking staff at University Medical Center her gratitude during the pandemic.…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 9th virus death as total cases grow to 540
EL PASO, Texas — Public health officials on Monday announced a ninth death in El Paso County due to the coronavirus. The latest death was a man in…
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El Paso’s walking and biking trails to open up – with social distancing required
EL PASO, Texas — The state of Texas has officially begun taking steps to slowly reopen as the state continues to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.…
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El Paso orthopedic group looks forward to Texas loosening restrictions on elective surgeries
EL PASO, Texas — Despite the number of coronavirus cases in El Paso and the rest of Texas continuing to rise, several restrictions are being eased…
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4 virus cases detected at El Paso’s immigrant detention center
EL PASO, Texas — Four people have contracted the coronavirus at the El Paso Processing Center operated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement,…
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New York state nurses union files three lawsuits alleging poor Covid-19 working conditions
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) filed three lawsuits Monday challenging the “failures” of the New York State Department of…
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New York state nurses union files three lawsuits alleging poor Covid-19 working conditions
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) filed three lawsuits Monday challenging the “failures” of the New York State Department of…
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New York state nurses union files three lawsuits alleging poor Covid-19 working conditions
The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) filed three lawsuits Monday challenging the “failures” of the New York State Department of…
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Trump, governors spar over virus testing concerns as president remains ‘hopeful’ of aid bill deal
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Monday again criticized governors who’ve said they don’t have enough tests for the new coronavirus to…
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New Mexicans will soon get more unemployment money, but some struggle with online system
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Beginning this week, New Mexicans should see an extra $600 in their unemployment checks from the federal government. “This…
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As Texas reopens economy, what will stop Las Cruces residents from traveling to El Paso?
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – As the state of Texas begins to open up its economy during the pandemic, what will stop Las Cruces residents from shopping…
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Child held in El Paso County juvenile detention center diagnosed with virus
EL PASO, Texas — A child being held in the El Paso County Juvenile Justice Center is in medical quarantine after being diagnosed with the…
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