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El Paso has ‘successful’ launch of mega-vaccination effort as 1,300 get shots in a day

January 11, 2021 12:34 PM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso was picked by the state of Texas to be a mega-vaccination hub and the community’s emergency management coordinator is…

Moderna thinks its vaccine will protect against the coronavirus for at least a year

January 11, 2021 10:08 PM CNN Newsource

Biotechnology company Moderna believes its vaccine should protect people against Covid-19 for at least a year, a top official told investors Monday.…

Members of the public mistakenly allowed to sign up for Covid-19 vaccination appointments in Kentucky

January 11, 2021 7:46 PM CNN

Members of the general public in Kentucky were mistakenly allowed to sign up for Covid-19 vaccine appointments meant for health care workers,…

Covid-19 vaccination plan ‘not working,’ former FDA official warns

January 11, 2021 7:17 PM CNN Newsource

With Covid-19 hospitalizations surpassing 100,000 for 40 days in a row, officials are trying to ramp up the pace of vaccinations across the United…

Triple-digit rise in Doña Ana County virus cases as New Mexico expands vaccine eligibility

January 11, 2021 5:21 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Monday reported 933 new Covid-19 cases and 15 more deaths. The latest numbers increased…

Doctors test popular anti-depressant to see if it fights off Covid-19

January 11, 2021 5:09 PM CNN Newsource

Doctors are running a clinical trial to see if a popular anti-depressant might keep someone from becoming severely ill with Covid-19. The researchers…

How Miami-Dade opened all its public schools — and kept them open

January 11, 2021 4:00 PM CNN

Alberto Carvalho has been able to do what hundreds of his fellow superintendents have not: fully open his district’s schools in the pandemic.…

Abbott promises to ramp up virus vaccinations after Texas’ slow start

January 11, 2021 10:10 AM Texas Tribune

ARLINGTON, Texas — After a rocky start, Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday promised to ramp up Covid-19 vaccinations across Texas. Twenty-eight coronavirus…

Biden receives second dose of coronavirus vaccine on camera

January 11, 2021 12:53 PM CNN Newsource

Joe Biden on Monday received the second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine on camera, as part of an effort by the President-elect’s…

El Paso police detective is department’s 1st Covid-19 death

January 11, 2021 12:14 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Police Department detective died from Covid-19 on Monday morning, making him EPPD’s first casualty of the coronavirus.…

Parasite found in undercooked meat linked with risk of rare brain cancer

January 11, 2021 11:19 AM CNN Newsource

A common parasite people get from contaminated water and undercooked meat may be associated with rare brain cancers, researchers reported Monday.…

UK entering ‘worst point’ of pandemic, top health official warns, as cases rise and bodies pile up

January 11, 2021 4:48 AM CNN

The United Kingdom is entering its most challenging weeks since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a top official said Monday, as hospitals face…

7 virus deaths, large dip in Covid-19 hospitalizations reported in El Paso

January 11, 2021 4:18 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced seven coronavirus-related deaths and 561 new cases Monday morning. That…

Toxins in marijuana smoke may be harmful to health, study finds

January 11, 2021 3:43 AM CNN

Smoking weed may expose you to the same type of toxic chemicals found in tobacco smoke, a new study finds. People who only smoked marijuana had…

Worried about your toddler right now? Take a deep breath

January 11, 2021 3:14 AM CNN

As Ashlyn Atigre prepared to take her healthy son to the pediatrician for his 3-year-old well visit recently, a nagging concern was on her mind.…

The benefits of approaching this year like a total newbie

January 11, 2021 3:08 AM CNN

Midway through his mission to learn chess, Tom Vanderbilt found himself facing off against an 8-year-old child. Vanderbilt had a successful writing…

At this rate, January will be the deadliest month of Covid-19 in the US

January 11, 2021 1:43 AM CNN

It took about 90 days for the United States to reach its first 2 million cases of coronavirus last year. But it took just 10 days to hit 2.2 million…

The US has reported more than 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations 40 days in a row

January 11, 2021 1:42 AM CNN

With Covid-19 hospitalizations surpassing 100,000 for 40 days in a row, officials are trying to ramp up the pace of vaccinations across the United…

Much of US data to catch newest coronavirus variants is several months old

January 10, 2021 5:56 PM CNN

As part of the hunt for new coronavirus variants, an international database shows the United States ranks 61st in how quickly virus samples are…

Hospitals thought they’d see Covid-19 vaccine shortages. Sometimes, they have to throw away doses

January 10, 2021 1:35 PM CNN

In some hospitals, health centers and pharmacies in the United States, there are vials of Covid-19 vaccines that aren’t making it into arms.…

How vaccinated grandparents should approach visiting loved ones now — advice from Dr. Wen

January 10, 2021 1:31 PM CNN

Many grandparents have one goal in mind this winter: Get vaccinated so they can see their children and grandchildren again. But is that safe if their…

1 person dead from Covid-19 in El Paso, 301 new cases

January 10, 2021 9:25 AM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – A woman in her 40s with underlying health conditions is the latest El Pasoan to die from Covid-19, El Paso health officials said…

‘This is our most dangerous time.’ Covid-19 deaths are at unprecedented levels as US cases top 22 million

January 10, 2021 5:04 AM CNN

The weekly tallies of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the United States have never been higher, and state officials are warning of more alarming…

Just 9 days into the new year, more than 2 million people have been infected with coronavirus

January 10, 2021 1:00 AM CNN

After the first coronavirus case was reported in the United States in early 2020, it took about 90 days to reach 2 million cases. Bu just nine days…

Dona Ana County with 163 new cases of Covid-19; Luna with 16 and Otero with 44

January 9, 2021 6:11 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – Dona Ana County has 163 new cases of Covid-19 and one new fatality, according to New Mexico health officials on Saturday. The…

‘This is our most dangerous time.’ Covid-19 deaths are at unprecedented levels in US

January 9, 2021 5:56 PM CNN

The weekly tallies of Covid-19 cases and deaths in the United States have never been higher, and state officials are warning of more alarming…

El Paso health officials report 6 more deaths from Covid, 800 new cases

January 9, 2021 10:48 AM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – The day after El Paso topped the grim milestone of 1,500 people dead from the coronavirus, local health officials reported six…

El Paso picked by state to be a mega-vaccine site, will get 10k additional doses

January 8, 2021 2:48 PM JC Navarrete

EL PASO, Texas – El Paso has been selected by the state of Texas to be a mega-vaccine site, city health officials said. The city will be receiving…

More than 60,000 New Mexicans vaccinated, with state expanding eligibility

January 9, 2021 9:33 AM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – The state of New Mexico is moving into the next phase of vaccine distribution. In Phase 1B, the state is expanding…

After 10 months, New Mexico bars remain closed

January 9, 2021 9:26 AM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – It’s been nearly a year since New Mexico bars closed their doors to the public. “It’s so sad to walk in there and see what…