5 things to know for April 30: Coronavirus, remdesivir, economy, White House, Iran
More than half of eligible Americans have gotten their stimulus payments, but tens of millions of people are still waiting. Here’s who’s…
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Creating a pandemic social bubble: A how to guide
Call it your cohort, your pod, your bubble, your squad, or your quaranteam. Whatever you call it, forming a group to go through the next few months…
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FDA will reportedly authorize use of remdesivir for Covid-19 after trial shows ‘positive effect’ on recovery time
Researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus Wednesday — evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might…
Continue Reading FDA will reportedly authorize use of remdesivir for Covid-19 after trial shows ‘positive effect’ on recovery time
Researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus Wednesday — evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might…
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Mayor says El Paso hasn’t reached virus peak, disagrees with governor lifting stay home order
EL PASO, Texas — Amid the deadliest day to date for El Paso during the coronavirus pandemic, with four new deaths in 24 hours, Mayor Dee Margo said…
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El Paso’s deadliest virus day: 4 new deaths as hospitalizations also see big jump
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported four new coronavirus deaths on Wednesday evening, bringing the total number of deaths…
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New Mexico reports 239 new virus cases, including a Las Cruces food pantry volunteer
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has at least 3,213 coronavirus cases with 112 known dead, state health officials said Wednesday. The state…
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Borderland milk distributor works to keep up production during pandemic without furloughs, financial assistance
EL PASO, Texas — A Borderland milk distributor that serves the region said it will continue to service hundreds of thousands of consumers with milk…
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Over 350 essential employees screened in latest drive-thru virus testing in Las Cruces
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health had over 350 ‘essential employees’ arrive to be screened during the most recent round…
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FDA reportedly will approve Covid-19 treatment remdesivir, which US-funded trial shows has ‘positive effect’ on recovery
Researchers released some good news about a possible treatment for coronavirus Wednesday — evidence that the experimental drug remdesivir might…
Continue Reading Dubious coronavirus claims by California doctors condemned by health experts
A news conference by two California doctors that downplayed the threat of the coronavirus and made dubious claims that the disease had already spread…
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L.A. becomes 1st major U.S. city offering all residents virus tests
LOS ANGELES, California — The city of Los Angeles will offer free coronavirus testing to all residents regardless of whether they have symptoms,…
Continue Reading US could be in for ‘a bad fall and a bad winter’ if it’s unprepared for a second wave of coronavirus, Fauci warns
A second round of the coronavirus is “inevitable,” the nation’s top infectious disease doctor says, but just how bad it is will…
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Staying Strong: El Paso Princesses are asking kids to share ‘Thank You’ letters for essential workers
EL PASO, Texas — A few recognizable princesses in the borderland are hoping to spread some positivism and cheer during this pandemic through ‘Thank…
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Half-dozen women released from El Paso immigration facility after lawsuit over virus threat
EL PASO, Texas — Six women who sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as Homeland Security, claiming they were being exposed to…
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Trump administration launching operation to accelerate development of coronavirus vaccine
The Trump administration is launching a project to accelerate the development of a potential coronavirus vaccine, a senior administration official…
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Trump meets with business leaders about reopening, says social distancing guidelines ‘fading out’
WASHINGTON, DC — Despite the number of novel coronavirus cases surpassing one million in the U.S., President Donald…
Continue Reading Want to join my bubble? This is what your future social life could look like
Never before have so many people in the world lived in such tiny bubbles. With billions across the globe now under coronavirus-related restrictions,…
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The Race for a Vaccine: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for April 29
A vaccine for Covid-19 could come faster than previous vaccines, but it could still be a year or more before one is widely available. CNN Chief…
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Stress on health care workers is creating ‘second victims’ in the coronavirus pandemic
Health care workers have faced risks to their physical health since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Many have contracted and even died…
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Fauci expresses optimism about ‘significant, positive’ data from a trial of the possible Covid-19 treatment remdesivir
New data suggests patients with severe Covid-19 who took remdesivir could recover faster than patients who didn’t take it, the National…
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US could be in for ‘a bad fall and a bad winter’ if it’s unprepared for a second wave of coronavirus, Fauci warns
A second round of the coronavirus is “inevitable,” the nation’s top infectious disease doctor says, but just how bad it is will…
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El Paso’s Sunland Park Mall will reopen Monday
EL PASO, Texas — The general manager for Sunland Park Mall in west El Paso said the Mall will reopen next Monday, May 4th. This comes as malls…
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When is it safe for a recovered coronavirus patient to leave isolation? El Paso infectious disease expert weighs in
EL PASO, Texas — As stores and restaurants across the state prepare for the first phases of reopening, many individuals are preparing to leave their…
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‘They could have avoided this’: El Paso Psychiatric Center employees say not enough done to prevent virus outbreak
EL PASO, Texas – Two employees at the El Paso Psychiatric Center tell ABC-7 that not enough was done to protect them and patients from contracting…
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El Paso reluctantly lifts stay-at-home home order amid more virus deaths, rising cases
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and county officials announced two new coronavirus deaths and 28 more cases on Tuesday evening while reluctantly…
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450 El Paso city employees officially receive their furlough notices
EL PASO, Texas — Hundreds of thousands of Texans filed for unemployment within the past two weeks. This week, that number could grow by 450 El…
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CDC rolls out new guidelines for pet owners after cats and dog test positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is laying out some new suggestions and guidelines for pet owners. This is…
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El Paso’s Catholic churches aren’t reopening anytime soon – the Bishop explains why
EL PASO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott is allowing Texas churches to resume religious services, deeming those “essential.” However, El Paso’s…
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Why some U.S. citizens do not qualify for the federal stimulus check
EL PASO, Texas — Andrez Saiz was born and raised in the United States and currently lives in El Paso. Recently, he was furloughed from his job as a…
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