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.…
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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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World Health Organization warns ‘the worst is yet ahead of us’ in virus outbreak
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization chief warned Monday that “the worst is yet ahead of us” in the coronavirus outbreak,…
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Apple and Google’s contact tracing initiative would omit billions who don’t have smartphones
Apple and Google may have set aside their smartphone rivalry to help track the spread of the coronavirus. And between their Android and iOS operating…
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New Mexico has 3 new virus deaths; Doña Ana County cases rise by 4 more
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Monday reported three new coronavirus deaths, bringing the statewide fatality count to…
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NYC and Carmel, Indiana mayors: Trump and Congress need to bail out cities
If you had told us two months ago that Carmel, Indiana, and some of its local businesses would come rushing to the aid of New York City, neither of…
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Treasury says economic impact paper checks are being sent out
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Treasury Department has confirmed that economic impact paper checks from the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus…
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U.S., Mexico & Canada extend border restrictions for another 30 days
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Acting secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf announced Monday that the U.S., Canada and Mexico agreed to keep their…
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Washington Post: Trump administration official in charge of coronavirus testing was forced out of vaccine research job
The Trump administration official overseeing critical coronavirus testing in the US was forced out of a previous position developing vaccines at…
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Tips on how to coronavirus-proof your home
Life under coronavirus means staying home as much as possible — but you’ll likely need to make a trip to the grocery store or pharmacy at…
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How coronavirus testing fumbles squandered valuable time
As coronavirus test kits were malfunctioning in public health labs across the country, Dr. Robert Redfield repeatedly assured his fellow task force…
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‘Healthcare Heroes’: How you can help Borderland hospital workers and patients during crisis
EL PASO, Texas — A new fund aims to help the doctors, nurses and patients affected by Covid-19 in the Borderland. The new Covid-19 Compassionate…
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