El Paso prepares new virus testing programs to help close the gap
EL PASO, Texas — A series of new plans are being put into place to help increase access to Covid-19 testing for residents in El Paso and surrounding…
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County judge asks governor to halt re-opening of El Paso until virus curve flattens
EL PASO, Texas — County Judge Ricardo Samaniego has asked the governor to halt the further re-opening of businesses in El Paso until the coronavirus…
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Only 8 new El Paso virus cases, but hospitalizations remain high; city extends emergency ordinance
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported just eight new coronavirus cases on Monday evening, marking the first day in a…
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US coronavirus death toll passes 80,000 as states move to phased reopening
The US coronavirus death toll passed 80,000, far and away the most reported deaths of any country in the world, according to data from Johns Hopkins…
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Trump says federal government will spend $11 billion to boost state testing efforts
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump announced Monday that the federal government will begin distributing $11 billion from the latest relief bill to…
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Rethinking Normal with Fareed Zakaria: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for May 11
As most states begin to reopen, much of the country is thinking about the future. Which aspects of our lives will have changed forever? CNN Chief…
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Texas to test everyone in nursing homes as state’s coronavirus deaths rise to 1,100
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday ordered coronavirus testing for all Texas nursing home residents and staff after the White House urged…
Continue Reading First US study of autism in adults estimates 2.2% have autism spectrum disorder
The first US study of autism in adults estimates that 2.2% of Americans adults have an autism spectrum condition. That adds up to 5.4 million people…
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Dona Ana County now has 245 virus infections; Otero County ICE facility outbreak hits 30 cases
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Monday announced another 24 coronavirus cases in Dona Ana County, pushing the county’s…
Continue Reading Organ transplantations dropped sharply during coronavirus pandemic, study finds
During the coronavirus pandemic, the number of organ transplantations fell dramatically, according to a study published Monday. In early April, the…
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Coronavirus found in men’s semen
The new coronavirus can persist in men’s semen even after they have begun to recover, a finding that raises the possibility the virus could be…
Continue Reading Coronavirus found in men’s semen
The new coronavirus can persist in men’s semen even after they have begun to recover, a finding that raises the possibility the virus could be…
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White House directs everyone to wear face masks in the West Wing
WASHINGTON, DC — A new White House policy was distributed to staff Monday directing them to wear masks at all times while working in the West Wing.…
Continue Reading Yet another study shows hydroxychloroquine doesn’t work against Covid-19
A new study — the largest of its kind — shows that hydroxychloroquine, the drug touted by President Trump, does not work against Covid-19…
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White House wants virus testing of all nursing home residents & staff in next 2 weeks
WASHINGTON, DC — With deaths mounting at the nation’s nursing homes, the White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and…
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Doctors face ‘nearly an impossible situation’ as they ration remdesivir
As coronavirus cases surged across the United States earlier this year, doctors faced a harrowing prospect. Sometime soon, they worried, physicians…
Continue Reading Doctors face ‘nearly an impossible situation’ as they ration remdesivir
As coronavirus cases surged across the United States earlier this year, doctors faced a harrowing prospect. Sometime soon, they worried, physicians…
Continue Reading Those without virus symptoms may now get tested at 4 new mobile sites in El Paso
UPDATE: El Paso Fire Chief Mario D’Agostino told City Council on Monday morning that people who are asymptomatic – meaning they show no signs of any…
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Why Donald Trump’s idea that he saved millions of lives is laughable
President Donald Trump has taken to defending his handling of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the more than 80,000 now dead this way: It could…
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El Paso County Commissioners discuss virus testing capacity
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso County Commissioners Court met Monday to discuss the county’s coronavirus testing capacity. Chief Jorge Rodriguez of…
Continue Reading Getting to medical appointments during a pandemic
Going to the doctor or pediatrician wasn’t so complicated just a few months ago. Neither was a trip to the dentist or the veterinarian. Would…
Continue Reading The science of gossip (and why everyone does it)
People feed off gossip. It’s one reason why, in the 1960s, the National Enquirer swapped the gory, gruesome headlines they were known for with…
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New Mexico woman, 105, who beat 1918 flu, has coronavirus
GALLUP, New Mexico — A 105-year-old New Mexico woman who beat back the 1918 flu that killed millions, including her mother and infant sister, is…
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El Paso reports another virus death and 18 new cases; governor sends in rapid response team
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Sunday reported one new coronavirus death, bringing the total number of deaths…
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Health experts ‘hopeful’ El Pasoans social distanced on Mother’s Day to avoid new virus outbreaks
EL PASO, Texas — It was another spring holiday that the El Paso community spends with family, Mother’s Day. This year, celebrated at a distance. The…
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El Paso doctor warns about heart health risks during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — As the battle against Covid-19 continues, medical experts are learning more about the virus and its relationship to other organs in…
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Health officials warn against Mother’s Day gatherings while modeling projects more US deaths than expected
If you love your mom, consider staying away from her this Mother’s Day. Health officials are warning Americans to avoid celebrating…
Continue Reading Health officials warn against Mother’s Day gatherings while modeling projects more US deaths than expected
If you love your mom, consider staying away from her this Mother’s Day. Health officials are warning Americans to avoid celebrating…
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Doña Ana County responsible for nearly 25% of all new virus cases in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County accounted for nearly a quarter of all new coronavirus cases reported Sunday by New Mexico state health…
Continue Reading More than 1,000 new virus cases, 39 more deaths in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas health officials on Sunday reported more than 1,000 new cases of coronavirus and 39 additional deaths due to Covid-19, the…
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