More than 3,000 people in the US have died from coronavirus
At least 3,003 people have died in the United States from Covid-19, according to a CNN tally of data from state health departments. There have been…
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Model cited by White House says 82,000 people could die from coronavirus by August, even with social distancing
President Donald Trump’s decision to extend social distancing guidelines until April 30 came after officials reviewed 12 different statistical…
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Model cited by White House says 82,000 people could die from coronavirus by August, even with social distancing
President Donald Trump’s decision to extend social distancing guidelines until April 30 came after officials reviewed 12 different statistical…
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Man awaiting liver transplant gets some hope during coronavirus outbreak
Zach Branson can once again look forward to getting a new lease on life now that his liver transplant has been rescheduled after being put on hold…
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Stress eating these days? Here’s some help
Stress eating is something that many people struggle with on a regular basis, when things are “normal.” But with the coronavirus pandemic…
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As El Paso virus cases rise to 46, new restrictions being finalized & small biz relief fund created
EL PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County grew to 46 as of Monday evening as officials said they were working on…
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El Paso distillery goes from making rum to much-needed hand sanitizer: Find out how to buy it
EL PASO, Texas — Sun City Distillery is now whipping up 100 gallons of hand sanitizer every week. “Right now it’s scarce,” owner Ryan Carrillo said.…
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Judges slow abortion bans in Texas, Ohio, Alabama amid virus
AUSTIN, Texas — Federal judges on Monday temporarily blocked efforts in Texas and Alabama to ban abortions during the coronavirus pandemic, handing…
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No virus infections so far among El Paso’s 2,100 jail inmates; safety protocols put into place
EL PASO, Texas – Some of El Paso’s top law enforcement officials are busy setting up new jail protocols to keep the local inmate population safe from…
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El Paso City Council votes to divert $6.6M set aside for streets amid economic fallout from virus
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council voted Monday to divert $6.6 million budgeted for street repair to the city’s rainy day fund – known as the…
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Pentagon orders Fort Bliss, other posts not to report virus cases as 1st service member dies & military infections reach 1,000
WASHINGTON, DC — The Pentagon has ordered military bases and commanders, including El Paso’s Fort Bliss, to stop publicly announcing coronavirus…
Continue Reading Deepak Chopra’s meditation stream crashes as people tune in to the wellness guru
During the coronavirus pandemic, many people are searching for some peace and relaxation any way they can get it — but so many were searching…
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El Paso firefighter tests positive for virus; 30-40 other firefighters quarantined
El Paso, Texas — An El Paso city firefighter has tested positive for the coronavirus, city officials acknowledged Monday, and dozens of others were…
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2 more virus deaths in New Mexico; 1 new infection in Dona Ana County
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Two more deaths from the coronavirus have occurred in New Mexico, state officials said Monday, bringing the state’s death…
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Las Cruces City Council debates legality of $4.75 million virus aid plan
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — For four hours on Monday afternoon, the Las Cruces City Council grappled to find a legal way to provide aid to thousands of…
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Texas reports 4 more coronavirus deaths, raising total fatalities to 38
DALLAS, Texas — Four more people in Texas with Covid-19 have died, as the number of people with the disease caused by the novel coronavirus swelled…
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Las Palmas Medical Center doctor diagnosed with coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — A doctor at Las Palmas Medical Center is now the first known case of a healthcare worker in El Paso to be diagnosed with the…
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President Trump defends extending virus guidelines as spread continues
WASHINGTON, DC — Siding with public health experts’ dire projections, President Donald Trump on Monday defended his decision to extend restrictive…
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El Paso, Las Cruces receive ‘C’ grades for social distancing on national scoreboard: See the data
EL PASO, Texas — A company that analyzes GPS data from smartphones gives the Borderland a “C” grade for social distancing, which is below the…
Continue Reading Johnson & Johnson wants to start testing its coronavirus vaccine by September
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson plans to begin human clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine by September with a goal of the first batches…
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Interactive tracking chart shows El Paso virus cases rapidly growing as ‘community spread’ kicks in
EL PASO, Texas — A new interactive tracking chart from El Paso Matters shows how the number of positive coronavirus cases have rapidly grown since…
Continue Reading Pregnant during a pandemic: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for March 30
Imagine the challenge of expecting a child without knowing what to expect. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares the stories of…
Continue Reading Air pollution and heart disease skyrockets risk for dementia, study says
People with heart conditions who live in areas with even minimal air pollution are at increased risk for dementia, according to a new study published…
Continue Reading How to decide whether to bring your elderly parent home from assisted living during the pandemic
Dr. Alison Webb took her 81-year-old father out of assisted living to live. Coleen Hubbard took her 85-year-old mother out of independent living to…
Continue Reading My roommates and I built a coronavirus plan. We didn’t expect to need to put it in action so quickly
Just over two weeks ago, I was visiting New York City, and the world felt poised on a precipice. As cases ratcheted up in the city and I girded…
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More restrictions coming as El Paso virus cases grow to 40 amid ‘community spread’; new map shows locations
EL PASO, Texas – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County went up by five on Sunday and now stands at 40, with health…
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Federal social distancing guidelines extended until April 30 as Dr. Fauci says 200,000 U.S. deaths possible
WASHINGTON, DC — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of infectious diseases for the National Institutes of Health, on Sunday projected the possibility…
Continue Reading US coronavirus cases top 139,000 as Trump extends social distancing guidelines until April 30
The United States will extend its set of social distancing guidelines until April 30, President Trump said in a coronavirus news briefing at the…
Continue Reading New York state overrules a hospital policy saying mothers must give birth without their partners
Days after a hospital system said it wouldn’t allow women to have visitors during childbirth, New York state quashed that policy. Last week,…
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Gov. Abbott expands travel restrictions, launches pop-up hospital as Texas cases top 2,500 with 34 deaths
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday ratcheted up travel restrictions into Texas during the coronavirus pandemic, while announcing the…
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