Governor says more virus infections expected as confirmed Texas cases reach 69
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The number of Texans testing positive for the new coronavirus is likely to dramatically rise as the state’s testing capacity…
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Children’s coronavirus cases are not as severe, but that doesn’t make them less serious
Germs spread easily among children. So as the coronavirus spreads, parents, teachers, caregivers and others have increasing concerns about how the…
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White House task force says avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, don’t travel
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump and his coronavirus task force on Monday issued new, stricter guidelines to stop the spread of the disease,…
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City of Socorro declares emergency due to virus, closes court and community centers
SOCORRO, Texas — The City of Socorro held a press conference on Monday afternoon at Council Chambers regarding the city’s response to the…
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El Paso City Council holds special meeting on virus outbreak; city daycare & preschool closing
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council held a special meeting Monday morning to discuss the coronavirus outbreak. The meeting came one day…
Continue Reading Here’s a complete list of every state health department’s coronavirus website
As the novel coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the US and its territories, health departments have created landing pages where people…
Continue Reading The CDC recommends organizers cancel or postpone events with 50 people or more for 8 weeks
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday recommended that no gatherings with 50 people or more take place for the next eight weeks…
Continue Reading How ‘regular school’ parents can homeschool their kids
School closures due to the COVID-19 outbreak mean millions of parents and guardians who have grown accustomed to sending their children to…
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The top 5 ways to cut sugar from your diet
Want to fight fat, wrinkles and chronic disease? Consider slashing the amount of added sugar in your diet. The empty calories in sugar definitely…
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Trump calls on Americans to cease hoarding supplies; U.S. moves nearer to shutdown amid virus fears
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Americans to cease hoarding groceries and other supplies, while one of the nation’s most…
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City of El Paso confirms 2nd coronavirus case: Man in his 40s hospitalized
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials said Sunday they had confirmed a second case of coronavirus infection in the city. The latest patient is a…
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New Mexico orders limits to restaurant, bar occupancy as virus cases rise
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has 17 confirmed cases of coronavirus and the governor again said Sunday that she expects that number to…
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Emergency shutdown declared for entire Socorro Independent School District due to virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — An emergency shutdown for the entire Socorro Independent School District has been ordered by Superintendent Jose Espinoza.…
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YISD to now extend time off until April 6 as virus precaution
EL PASO, Texas — The Ysleta Independent School District announced Sunday that it would now extend time off for students until April 6 due to…
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Fabens ISD extends closing until Apr. 6 due to coronavirus
FABENS, Texas — The Fabens Independent School District is extending its break for students like other districts in El Paso County are doing. The…
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Las Palmas Del Sol restricting El Paso hospital visitors in virus response
EL PASO, Texas — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare is restricting visitors at all its facilities in response to the novel coronavirus. The…
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Academy of Country Music Awards postponed because of coronavirus
The Academy of Country Music Awards scheduled for April 5 has been postponed and will be rescheduled for September because of the coronavirus…
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EPISD now extends spring break through April 6 out of virus caution
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced that students will receive an extended three-week spring break beginning on…
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San Eli ISD extends school break further, students won’t return until Apr. 6 due to virus
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — The San Elizario Independent School District is now further extending their time off around spring break due to concerns over…
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This past week signaled a turning point in America’s health emergency
From behind the big oak desk in the Oval Office, the most solemn setting in times of national emergency, President Donald Trump somberly addressed…
Continue Reading Top US health official warns that America has ‘not reached our peak’ in coronavirus cases
America hasn’t hit the peak of its coronavirus outbreak, a top US health official said, even as the number of cases nears 3,000 and officials…
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El Paso Health Department changing to 7-day a week virus testing after being closed weekends
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Health Department announced Saturday night that it will begin 7-day a week operations for coronavirus testing after the…
Continue Reading New Jersey town urges people to self-quarantine as US coronavirus cases top 2,800
As the number of US coronavirus cases passed 2,800 on Saturday, authorities in Teaneck, New Jersey, concerned with a rapid increase of cases, are…
Continue Reading Federal and most state prisons are banning visits to protect inmates from coronavirus
The country’s 122 federal prisons and many of the 1,700-plus state prisons have banned visitors and volunteers, hoping to prevent potentially…
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Latest count puts Texas coronavirus cases at 62, including a man in El Paso
AUSTIN, Texas — The new coronavirus continues popping up throughout Texas and at least 62 people have now tested positive, according to the latest…
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3 more New Mexicans test positive for coronavirus; now 13 total cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has 13 confirmed cases of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and the governor said Saturday that she expects…
Continue Reading Parents: Take social distancing seriously and limit playdates, other activities, experts say
Reconsider group playdates, parents. Think twice about letting your kids play soccer with friends. Avoid the local playground jungle gyms and monkey…
Continue Reading U.S. government says immigrants can seek coronavirus care without fear
PHOENIX, Arizona — The U.S. government says a new rule disqualifying more people from green cards if they use government benefits will not apply to…
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Sen. Cruz extends his self-quarantine, criticizes Trump administration’s handling of virus testing
HOUSTON, Texas — Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas announced that he will now extend his self-quarantine until March 17 after “a second…
Continue Reading EPISD to provide free breakfast and lunch for children during break
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced details on Saturday for free breakfast and lunch that will be served for any…
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