More than 100 infections linked to fitness classes in South Korea, study finds
Indoor fitness classes could provide a route for spreading coronavirus, researchers in South Korea report. They found evidence that a single, intense…
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Governor doesn’t respond to El Paso County judge’s request for a halt to reopening
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Sunday night said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott still had not responded to his request made a…
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6th day in a row of El Paso virus death as fatality total hits 47
EL PASO, Texas — For a sixth-straight day, El Paso County saw death resulting from coronavirus. Health officials on Sunday reported one new death…
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El Paso free coronavirus testing dates & locations have been amended
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso announced that it has amended its coronavirus testing dates and locations for this week. Testing remains…
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Health officials double down on the dangers of mass gatherings as states reopen more venues
Just as more Americans are allowed to visit beaches, attend church indoors or eat inside a restaurant, health officials say gathering in large groups…
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Texas has 785 new virus cases, 31 more deaths as meatpacking industry fuels outbreak
DALLAS, Texas — Another 785 Texas residents have tested positive for Covid-19 and there have been 31 more deaths linked to the novel coronavirus,…
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Nearly 100 new virus cases in New Mexico, a dozen in Doña Ana County, as some restrictions are eased
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials confirmed nearly 100 new coronavirus infections on Sunday amid an easing of restrictions -…
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Juárez reports virus death for 6th day in a row, 15 new cases including a prison outbreak
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Deaths from the coronavirus in the city of Juárez increased by one on Sunday, while 15 new cases were reported – including…
Continue Reading Make your rescue or foster pet a ‘forever’ friend
Fuzzy, furry friends are filling our homes since the lockdowns due to cornoravirus began in early March. Over the last two months, the numbers of…
Continue Reading Contact tracing 101: How it works, and why it’s so critical in fighting coronavirus now
Thousands of Americans could soon join the ranks of disease detectives in one of the most important battles against coronavirus. Contact tracing has…
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Fuller trash bins, longer days for El Paso garbage collectors, unsung heroes during pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — As the pandemic ensues, essential service workers continue serving the Borderland. Garbage collection, in particular, is one area…
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A Maryland mom left her two children in the car while she went into a nail salon, police say
A Baltimore mom has been charged after leaving her two children in the car while she was in a nail salon, police say. An officer responded to a call…
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A Maryland mom left her two children in the car to get her nails done, police say
A Baltimore mom has been charged after leaving her two children in the car while she was in a nail salon, police say. An officer responded to a call…
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Preschoolers and the pandemic: practical ways to keep them learning
Three weeks into our extended coronavirus spring break at home, my husband wanted to discuss what we should be teaching our 4-year-old son.…
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Death from virus reported for 5th straight day in El Paso, setting pandemic milestone
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one new coronavirus death on Saturday night, bringing the county’s death toll to…
Continue Reading Weekend beach crowds show what Memorial Day might look like
With Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer approaching, Americans flocked to the beaches on Saturday and appeared to heed social-distance…
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New Mexico virus cases still grow: 16 more in Doña Ana County, 6 new at Otero County detention facilities
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Confirmed coronavirus cases continued to grow in southern New Mexico, health officials on Saturday reported 190 additional…
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5 more Juarez virus deaths occur as Mexican government says it has no plans for mass testing
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Chihuahua state health officials on Saturday reported five more deaths from the coronavirus in Juraez, bringing the…
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More than 3,000 Texas nursing home residents test positive for virus – including some in El Paso
HOUSTON, Texas — More than 3,000 nursing home residents in Texas have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to newly-released data from…
Continue Reading Why a positive Covid-19 antibody test doesn’t mean much of anything yet
You’re about to get a blood test to see if you have been exposed to Covid-19, the deadly disease caused by the novel coronavirus. You’re…
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Trump is back at Camp David as America — and the West Wing — tries to contain the virus
Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump and a coterie of aides spent the weekend at Camp David, nestled in the rural woods of Maryland. In between…
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White House ramps up PR campaign to improve Trump’s image
The aggressive new White House campaign to improve America’s perceptions of President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis…
Continue Reading Two Sikh doctors shaved their beards, a pillar of their religion, to treat Covid-19 patients. But community groups say there are alternatives
Two Canadian doctors of the Sikh faith have made the difficult decision to shave off their beards — a pillar of their faith — to continue…
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2 more El Paso virus deaths raise toll to 45, along with 48 new cases – including some in a nursing home
EL PASO, Texas — Both the death toll and the caseload from the coronavirus continued to grow in El Paso on Friday night, as public health officials…
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WATCH: F-16 jets fly over southern New Mexico to pay tribute to essential workers
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — A formation of U.S. Air Force jets on Friday evening conducted a flyover in southern New Mexico to show appreciation for…
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New Mexico governor warns virus cases still ‘too high’; 11 new Doña Ana County infections
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Cases of coronavirus are still “too high” in New Mexico, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said during a Friday afternoon news…
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U.S. House passes $3 trillion virus economic aid bill
WASHINGTON, DC — Democrats powered a massive $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill through U.S. House passage Friday evening on a vote of 208 to 199,…
Continue Reading Preschools and childcare might reopen soon. Should you send your kid?
Last week I received an email from my younger son’s preschool. “We might be opening in June. If so, we will be taking a number of…
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VA says it won’t stop use of unproven drug on vets for now
WASHINGTON, DC — Facing growing criticism, the Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday that it will not halt use of an unproven malaria drug on…
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Infections, deaths soar in Juarez as Mexico moves toward restarting economy
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — As Mexico moves toward a gradual reactivation of its economy Monday, the number of new coronavirus infections and deaths in…
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