40% of eligible El Pasoans now vaccinated; 13 new virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 13 new coronavirus-related deaths and 174 new cases Thursday. El Paso…
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Is it ‘Zoom face’ or is the pandemic aging you?
Is that face in the mirror looking a bit, well, older these days? “Some of this is due to perception, what I call ‘Zoom face,’”…
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More relaxed CDC coronavirus guidelines could come soon, Fauci says
After loosening its Covid-19 prevention guidelines somewhat this week for people who are fully vaccinated, the US Centers for Disease Control and…
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Texas Covid-19 deaths top 50K, but new cases drop as vaccinations rise
DALLAS, Texas — Texas has topped 50,000 Covid-19 deaths during the 14-month pandemic, university researchers reported Wednesday. Johns Hopkins…
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New Mexico governor predicts state to fully reopen by end of June
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham predicted during a Covid-19 briefing on Wednesday that New Mexico will fully reopen in nine…
Continue Reading El Paso’s fire chief says city is getting creative in efforts to get more people vaccinated against Covid
EL PASO, Texas — A recent reported decrease in demand for Covid-19 vaccines among residents in El Paso has city and county leaders trying to get…
Continue Reading More liberal CDC coronavirus guidelines could come soon, Fauci says
After loosening its Covid-19 prevention guidelines somewhat this week for people who are fully vaccinated, the US Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading Some experts say new CDC guidelines are too cautious. Here’s why that matters with vaccine hesitancy
In its gradual return to normal, the US took another step forward this week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidance…
Continue Reading 15 of the safest activities for the fully vaccinated — with and without face masks
Are you one of the growing numbers of Americans who are fully vaccinated? If so, you can now get more of your pre-Covid life back, according to new…
Continue Reading L.A. County, once California’s pandemic epicenter, could enter the final reopening phase May 5
Los Angeles County, the first county in the US to have recorded more than one million coronavirus cases, is set to enter its least restrictive…
Continue Reading Pfizer and Moderna vaccines reduce Covid-19 hospitalization risk by 94% among older adults, CDC study says
The Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines were found in the real world to be 94% effective against Covid-19 hospitalization among fully…
Continue Reading New York City primary care doctors begin vaccinating patients against Covid-19
New York is the latest state to allocate Covid-19 vaccine doses directly to primary care doctors as part of an initiative to reach people who may be…
Continue Reading 5 things to know for April 28: Covid-19, Biden, police violence, Boko Haram, Hungary
It may be hard to find gas this summer, but it’s not because of any crude oil shortage. It’s the tanker truck drivers needed to deliver…
Continue Reading People who have had COVID-19 should still get their vaccine, according to CDC, local health expert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As COVID-19 vaccines become more accessible, U.S. health officials are fighting a new challenge: vaccine hesitancy.…
Continue Reading Over 630,000 vaccine doses given in El Paso; 4 additional virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four new coronavirus-related deaths and 236 new cases Wednesday. The…
Continue Reading CDC gives new guidance on what vaccinated people can safely enjoy. But we may be hitting a wall with vaccine hesitancy
Just in time for warmer weather, fully vaccinated Americans can now safely enjoy more pre-pandemic activities without a mask, according to new…
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Mexico tops 345,000 virus deaths, will start vaccinating ages 50-59
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexico’s pandemic death toll passed 345,000 Tuesday, though most states have not seen any rebound in coronavirus cases,…
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Clint ISD holds memorial for employee & wife who died of Covid
CLINT, Texas — The Clint Independent School District held a memorial for Leobardo Soria, a security guard at Carroll T. Welch Elementary school,…
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The Hospitals of Providence holding special events for Stroke Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas – This Saturday is the beginning of Stroke Awareness Month. Every May, hospitals including The Hospitals of Providence raise awareness…
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El Paso Convention Center to open for walk-in virus vaccinations with no appointment needed
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso plans to open up the Convention Center downtown for walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations with no appointment needed,…
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CDC eases mask-wearing advice for vaccinated people outdoors, but masks can’t be shed altogether
WASHINGTON, DC – You can ditch the mask walking your dog or dining outside with friends if you are fully vaccinated from Covid-19. But keep…
Continue Reading Six-foot social distancing rule misses bigger risks, MIT experts say
When it comes to being indoors, the six feet rule of social distancing misses the bigger point of how coronavirus spreads, according to two…
Continue Reading CDC issues new outdoor mask guidance for fully vaccinated people
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued new guidance on outdoor mask use for fully vaccinated Americans. Fully vaccinated…
Continue Reading Covid protesters must stop exploiting symbols of the Holocaust
On Saturday morning, thousands of people marched through London to protest against public health measures being contemplated or deployed amid the…
Continue Reading How you and your kids can avoid Covid-19 at playgrounds
Playgrounds seem like — and in many cases are — a relatively safe pandemic activity, but there are factors that can complicate the issue.…
Continue Reading Former CDC director: We can prevent the next pandemic
As the United States and the world continue to struggle in the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic, one truth has emerged — it didn’t…
Continue Reading Here’s what one expert says can help hesitant Americans decide to get a Covid-19 shot
US officials say Covid-19 vaccines are our way out of the pandemic. But the US faces a stubborn challenge — vaccine hesitancy — which…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 6 virus deaths, including man in his 30s, as vaccination rate continues to rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced six new coronavirus-related deaths and 73 new cases Tuesday. The latest…
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El Paso psychiatrist offers tips for dealing with ‘re-entry’ fear as pandemic eases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly 40% of El Paso residents age 16 and older had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday morning. As more…
Continue Reading Soft bedding continues to claim infant lives despite warnings, study finds
Amanda Saucedo did everything the natural parenting blogs she read told her to do before she brought her newborn son Ben into her bed to co-sleep in…
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