Report: Covid-19 patients recovering quickly after getting experimental drug remdesivir
Covid-19 patients who are getting an experimental drug called remdesivir have been recovering quickly, with most going home in days, STAT News…
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Weekly check-in Q&A with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos on virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a new weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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Rent. Student loans. Utility bills. How to get help if you can’t pay your bills
Millions of people are enduring financial hardship after a job loss or drop in income because of the coronavirus outbreak. More than half of the jobs…
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8 more virus deaths & over 100 new cases in New Mexico; Doña Ana County cases now total 58
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials have announced 116 new cases of coronavirus and eight additional deaths in the state for a total…
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Juárez virus deaths jump to 20, cases up to 82 as new mobile hospital opens
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The Chihuahua Health Secretariat reported Thursday that there are now a total of 20 deaths from the coronavirus in Juárez,…
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Facebook cancels large in-person events through June 2021
Facebook is canceling all of its planned physical events with 50 or more people through June 2021 due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.…
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Las Cruces Catholic Diocese to let small numbers attend Mass
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The Roman Catholic diocese in Las Cruces has announced it will reopen churches and allow a small number of people to…
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Foods to boost your mood, now that you really need it
It’s all too easy to reach for comfort foods when feeling stressed or anxious. Consuming that extra scoop of ice cream or another handful of…
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What we know about the state of coronavirus treatments, vaccines and antibody tests
As the US begins to discuss reopening the country, health experts and officials see the development of coronavirus tests, treatments and preventative…
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Should young kids wear face masks? El Paso pediatrician weighs in
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public to reduce the likelihood of…
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El Paso has 2 more virus deaths as total cases near 400; safety order enforcement increasing
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city and health officials announced two more coronavirus deaths on Wednesday evening, as the number of confirmed cases…
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Anti-anxiety medication prescriptions up 34% since coronavirus
More Americans are turning to anti-anxiety medications as the coronavirus crisis has upended everyday life. Prescriptions for anti-anxiety medicine…
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False negative case? El Paso man hospitalized for several days with symptoms tests negative for virus
EL PASO, Texas — David Alvarez had visited a doctor twice about a cough and breathing trouble. He tested negative for the flu, was given medication…
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El Paso nurse joins virus fight by heading to work at NY epicenter
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso nurse is packing her scrubs and heading to New York to help the fight against Covid-19. Priscilla Fraire has been…
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Dish network employees in El Paso making face shields for hospital workers at UMC
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Help can often come from unexpected place. Employees at Dish Network’s manufacturing are now making face shields for…
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New Mexico’s governor says no end in sight for emergency restrictions
SANTA FE, New Mexico – There is no end in sight for a public health emergency declared by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in response…
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Union wants immediate action by governor after virus death at El Paso Psychiatric Center
EL PASO, Texas — A state workers union on Wednesday called for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to take immediate action following the apparent…
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State health leaders predict slow recovery from Covid-19 and no quick end to social distancing pain
State health leaders said Wednesday they see no immediate relief for millions of Americans locked down to try to slow the spread of the new…
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Trump says U.S. ‘past the peak’; will unveil new virus guidelines
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump said data indicates the U.S. is “past the peak” of the Covid-19 epidemic, clearing the way for his plans…
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Chihuahua state virus cases near 100, with majority in Juarez
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — The number of coronavirus cases in Chihuahua state approached 100 on Wednesday, with the majority of those infections in…
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French study finds hydroxychloroquine doesn’t help patients with coronavirus
A drug that’s been touted by President Donald Trump as a “game changer” didn’t help hospitalized patients with coronavirus…
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When will you get your stimulus payment? Here’s how to check
WASHINGTON, DC– The Internal Revenue Service started sending out stimulus payments this week — but while 80 million people can expect the money to…
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CDC estimates more than 9,200 health care workers have been infected with covid-19
More than 9,200 health care workers have been infected with Covid-19, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found in its first look…
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Pandemic takes toll on those fighting substance abuse: Resources to help
EL PASO, Texas — Uncertainty and fear stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, coupled with the need to shelter-in-place, can take a toll on our…
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US may have to endure social distancing until 2022 if no vaccine is quickly found, scientists predict
This may be the new normal for quite a while. The US may have to endure social distancing measures — such as stay-at-home orders and school…
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El Paso auto dealer offers free car disinfecting for first-responders & healthcare workers
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso automotive dealer is giving back to those working on the front lines to fight the coronavirus. Viva Auto Group is…
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El Paso’s virus death toll doubles & nearly 50 new cases occur in a day
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health leaders announced two more coronavirus deaths on Tuesday evening, doubling the county’s death toll to four.…
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Las Cruces furniture store owner upset after state says her business isn’t essential
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The owner of Ashley Furniture Home Store in Las Cruces told ABC-7 she is upset that she has had to close her doors while…
Continue Reading El Paso Psychiatric Center worker dies after being diagnosed with coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — A long-time El Paso Psychiatric Center worker who recently tested positive for the coronavirus has died, according to a memo…
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El Paso City Council members cite virus risk, push for tougher enforcement on call centers
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council members on Tuesday expressed concern that the city’s numerous call center operations are, in the words of…
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