29 new virus cases in New Mexico brings total to 237; no new infections in Doña Ana County
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced 29 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus, raising the state…
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Anthony ISD, Fabens ISD and El Paso Catholic all extend school closures indefinitely due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Several more El Paso County school districts announced Sunday that they were extending their closures indefinitely as the county…
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Country music legend Joe Diffie dies from coronavirus
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Country music legendary singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping ballads and honky-tonk…
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A 33-year-old member of the Louisiana governor’s staff dies of coronavirus complications
A 33-year-old member of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ staff has died due to complications from coronavirus. April Dunn served in the…
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Covid-19 will change us as a species
I turned 61 last week, and am now, along with millions of others across the globe, within the higher risk group for Covid-19. Before this turn of…
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A 3rd NYPD member dies of coronavirus after hundreds of officers test positive
New York City police lost its first detective to Covid-19, marking the third NYPD death to the disease that has afflicted the department. Detective…
Continue Reading The US keeps millions of chickens in secret farms to make flu vaccines. But their eggs won’t work for coronavirus
Across the United States, prized chickens are laying life-saving eggs at secret farms. Few people know where the chickens are kept — their…
Continue Reading Here’s how to debunk coronavirus misinformation and conspiracy theories from friends and family
Misinformation and family While the coronavirus pandemic has isolated family and friends inside their homes, it has in many cases increased online or…
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Trump backs away from enforced virus quarantine for NY, has CDC issue a ‘strong travel advisory’
WASHINGTON, DC — After threatening it earlier in the day, President Donald Trump on Saturday evening said he would not be using an “enforceable…
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Bridge vendors in Juárez struggle with lack of border traffic; only a newspaper vendor still allowed to sell
CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — Dozens of street vendors who rely on International Bridge traffic between El Paso and Juarez have lost their source of…
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Las Cruces group sews much-needed face masks for elderly, healthcare workers: Find out how you can help
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Volunteers in Las Cruces are doing their part to help curb the spread of coronavirus. “We decided that this was a critical…
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Borderland restaurants become grocery stores, selling fresh produce to customers
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico — With sources of revenue being shut down due to the Borderland’s stay-at-home mandates, local restaurants are opening up…
Continue Reading CDC issues travel advisory for New York tri-state area after coronavirus kills more than 2,000
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been placed under a 14-day travel advisory in the latest effort by United States officials to slow down the…
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U.S. virus deaths double in just days – surpassing 2,000
NEW YORK, NY — Confirmed coronavirus-related deaths in the United States doubled in two days, surpassing 2,000 Saturday evening and highlighting how…
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El Paso virus cases jump to 35 as health leaders warn of increased risk of ‘community spread’
EL PASO, Texas – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County grew to 35 on Saturday as health officials reported five more…
Continue Reading 2nd virus death occurs in New Mexico; Doña Ana County cases rise to 17
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Saturday reported the state’s second coronavirus death and announced 17 additional…
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Truckload of nearly 10,000 highly-coveted respirator masks arrives at UMC & El Paso Children’s Hospital
EL PASO, Texas — The N95 respirator mask is in short supply amid high demand at hospitals across the nation and globally due to the coronavirus…
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National Guard to help with virus response as Texas now has 27 deaths & over 2,000 cases
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas National Guard will help with drive-thru testing for coronavirus in the state. Gov. Greg Abbott announced the deployment…
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Take-out & delivery guide for El Paso restaurants during virus restrictions
EL PASO, Texas — In El Paso, dine-in service at restaurants has been suspended and offerings are limited to carryout or delivery only until further…
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Health research center predicts virus cases will peak in Texas & New Mexico in late April: See the data
SEATTLE, Washington — The novel coronavirus could kill up to 81,000 people across the United States before it subsides this summer, according to a…
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Americans are panic buying food for their pets, but El Paso’s Pet’s Barn says no shortage here
EL PASO, Texas — Along with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and groceries, shoppers are stockpiling food for their pets during the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Can your marriage survive the coronavirus?
Even for those of us with the happiest and most stable marriages, social distancing to combat the spread of Covid-19 provides some serious challenges…
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Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek help
What are the telling signs that you may have the novel coronavirus which causes Covid-19? The main list of acute symptoms at this time is actually…
Continue Reading Trump says this drug has ‘tremendous promise,’ but Fauci’s not spending money on it
Despite President Donald Trump’s enthusiasm for the drug hydroxychloroquine to treat coronavirus, the federal funding powerhouse led by Dr.…
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Staffers at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus quarantined due to virus patient exposure
EL PASO, Texas — A small group of medical staff members at The Hospitals of Providence East Campus are being quarantined after coming into contact…
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3 UTEP employees diagnosed with virus attended Conference USA basketball tournament at The Star
EL PASO, Texas — Three UTEP employees who recently tested positive for the coronavirus attended the Conference USA basketball tournament. UTEP says…
Continue Reading ‘We’ve got to get this thing under control’: El Paso virus cases rise to 30
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo and Health Authority director Dr. Hector Ocarranza said the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the…
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New Mexico extends school closures through the rest of the academic year due to virus
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Public school students in New Mexico will not return to classrooms or athletic fields during the current academic…
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Trump signs $2.2 trillion virus relief bill into law after swift Congressional vote
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law Friday, after swift and…
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El Paso daycares feel the pinch during coronavirus emergency
EL PASO, Texas — “It was in our best interest and in our families, our clients and children to make that decision to close,” said Nick Frescas, a…
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