CDC website now emphasizes coronavirus spreads in the air
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday updated its explanations on how coronavirus is transmitted, stressing that inhalation is…
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More than 100 US colleges and universities are now requiring students to get Covid-19 vaccinations
College students hesitant to receive a Covid-19 vaccination may need to rethink their decision. As most colleges in the US inch toward the end of the…
Continue Reading Our lives are changing, again, and so must our rituals that give it meaning
Birthdays. Weddings. Graduations. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit last year, we watched as old milestones — and the rituals we depended on to mark…
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4 virus deaths, fewer than 2,000 known active cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four new coronavirus-related deaths and 74 new cases Friday morning. The…
Continue Reading Pfizer seeks full FDA approval for its Covid-19 vaccine, currently available by emergency use authorization
WASHINGTON, DC — Pfizer/BioNTech has initiated its application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for full FDA approval of its Covid-19…
Continue Reading How should vaccinated parents navigate summer? A doctor’s advice
The camp bill is due. One of my kid’s favorite camps delayed charging us this summer because they weren’t sure if they’d be…
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Forecast predicts 185 million people vaccinated in the US by September. But it warns about a winter surge
The US will likely reach its Covid-19 vaccination goals for the summer, but vaccine hesitancy and variants could still cause a surge in the winter,…
Continue Reading US rolls out carrots and expands access in push to get holdouts vaccinated against Covid-19
The United States is offering up freebies, expanding the pool of those eligible and shifting access to local pharmacies in its attempts to encourage…
Continue Reading California bar owner charged with multiple felonies for allegedly selling fake Covid-19 vaccination cards, officials say
A bar owner who allegedly sold fake Covid-19 vaccine cards at his Northern California business has been charged with multiple felonies, including…
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DEA warns fake prescription pills laced with deadly doses of fentanyl are showing up in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Drug Enforcement Administration is reporting an increase in seizures of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl in the El…
Continue Reading Less than a third of parents say they’d let their child get Covid-19 vaccine right away, survey finds
As Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers try to get their shots authorized for younger children in the US, less than a third of parents say they would get…
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El Paso sees significant increase in syphilis infections, STD testing urged
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health is reporting a significant increase in syphilis cases, prompting calls for residents to get…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 7 virus deaths as active cases continue to decline
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported seven coronavirus-related deaths and 46 new cases Thursday. The latest…
Continue Reading Covid-19 herd immunity is a difficult target, experts warn, but vaccinating teens could be key to protecting us this fall
Vaccinations could soon open up for children 12 to 15 years old, a development that could be key to protecting the United States against Covid-19 as…
Continue Reading Covid-19 herd immunity is a difficult target, experts warn, but vaccinating this age group could be key to protecting us this fall
Vaccinations could soon open up for children 12 to 15 years old, a development that could be key to protecting the United States against Covid-19 as…
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NAMI El Paso encourages community conversation about mental health
EL PASO, Texas– The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month and NAMI El Paso is encouraging the community to continue the conversation of…
Continue Reading We’re starting to see how the pandemic affected births in the US
Remember that pandemic baby boom some thought we’d see about nine months after coronavirus lockdowns swept across the US? Well, as experts…
Continue Reading Covid vaccines can take on new coronavirus variants, studies show
A batch of new studies published Wednesday show how well coronavirus vaccines work against worrying new variants — and one indicates booster…
Continue Reading Moderna says booster shots rev up immune response to coronavirus variants
A booster shot of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine revs up the immune response against two worrying coronavirus variants, the company reported…
Continue Reading 10 reasons why young, healthy people really need to get vaccinated
Young adults are now steering the course of this pandemic as the biggest spreaders of coronavirus. But many say they don’t plan to get…
Continue Reading Booster shots rev up immune response to coronavirus variants, Moderna says
A booster shot of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine revs up the immune response against two worrying coronavirus variants, the company reported…
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Reopening map shows almost every New Mexico county, including Dona Ana, is now low risk
SANTE FE, New Mexico — All but three counties in New Mexico are now in the least restrictive ‘Turquoise’ level according to the latest map released…
Continue Reading Mediterranean diet may prevent memory loss and dementia, study finds
Not sure what to eat? Why not choose foods that are good for your brain? Meals inspired by traditional foods from the sunny Mediterranean, a new…
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Peloton recalls all treadmills after a child’s death and 70 injuries
Peloton recalled its Tread+ and Tread treadmills Wednesday, and the company admitted it was wrong to fight the Consumer Product Safety…
Continue Reading Biden backs waiver of intellectual property protections for Covid-19 vaccines to speed pandemic’s end
WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is throwing its support behind efforts to waive intellectual property protections for Covid-19 vaccines…
Continue Reading Child abuse hotline calls and texts rose during the pandemic. Here’s how to help
Calls to a major child abuse hotline increased in the early months of the pandemic, new research has revealed. The findings add fuel to worries that…
Continue Reading CDC projects ‘sharp decline’ in Covid-19 cases by July, but calls variants a ‘wild card’
The United States could see a drop in Covid-19 cases and deaths by July if vaccinations remain high and people adhere to certain prevention measures,…
Continue Reading Why some vaccinated people won’t go maskless — even outdoors
Texas resident Robert Soto can’t wait to visit his favorite karaoke spots in Austin. He says he’ll be wearing his mask when he belts out…
Continue Reading Canada authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children ages 12 to 15
Children in Canada ages 12 to 15 can now get vaccinated against Covid-19. Health Canada, the national department of health, announced Wednesday it…
Continue Reading US vaccination rates have been falling as the supply has increased
With slowing vaccination rates across the country, the US will need to shift its strategy toward local accessibility to get out of the Covid-19…
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