Health Archives

U.S. House passes Biden’s relief bill with $1,400 stimulus checks

February 27, 2021 12:05 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House has approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill in a win for President Joe Biden as a major step toward enacting…

New Mexico sees highest daily virus case count in over 3 weeks; Doña Ana among top 3 in state

February 27, 2021 1:12 AM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials confirmed an additional 659 Covid-19 infections Friday — marking the highest daily case…

As FDA advisers recommend authorizing a 3rd vaccine, a Covid-19 surge hangs in the balance

February 27, 2021 12:02 AM CNN Newsource

Even with a third vaccine nearing authorization and a rise in vaccination rates, officials say another devastating Covid-19 spike could be on the…

Comfort yourself with these 6 hearty soups

February 27, 2021 12:02 AM CNN Newsource

How many more weeks of winter? Sounds like it’s the right time for a bowl — no, make that a cauldron — of soup. “People get…

Covid-19 vaccines allegedly stolen, expired and inappropriately administered in Tennessee county, state investigation finds

February 26, 2021 8:50 PM CNN Newsource

The health director in Tennessee’s largest county resigned Friday after the state health department found that 2,500 Covid-19 vaccine were…

El Paso city, county to soon use centralized vaccine registration system

February 26, 2021 10:21 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Mayor Oscar Leeser made an announcement from City Hall on Friday about a new joint…

FDA panel recommends Johnson & Johnson 1-dose vaccine authorization

February 26, 2021 8:25 AM CNN Newsource, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — Vaccine advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted Friday to recommend the agency grant emergency use authorization to…

Open a window to reduce virus spread, CDC tells schools

February 26, 2021 5:13 PM CNN

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted new recommendations Friday on the importance of good ventilation in preventing coronavirus…

FDA vaccine advisers recommend authorization of Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine

February 26, 2021 5:11 PM CNN

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted Friday to recommend the agency grant emergency use authorization to Johnson &…

CDC must encourage better ventilation to stop coronavirus spread in schools, experts say

February 26, 2021 4:01 PM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should be doing more to guide and encourage improved air circulation in buildings —…

Canada to receive 6.5 million Covid-19 vaccines by end of March

February 26, 2021 3:54 PM CNN Newsource

Canada expects to receive more than 6.5 million Covid-19 vaccines by the end of March, with tens of millions more vaccines arriving between April and…

Another Covid-19 surge hangs in the balance. This is how experts say we keep it from becoming reality

February 26, 2021 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

Even with slowed infection rates and increased vaccinations, officials say another devastating Covid-19 spike could be on the horizon depending on…

Single Pfizer vaccine shot provides strong protection for those who’ve had Covid-19, UK studies suggest

February 26, 2021 12:59 PM CNN Newsource

Just one dose of Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine can induce a strong enough immune response in people who have already had Covid-19 that…

El Paso sees 15 more virus deaths, fewest new cases since September

February 26, 2021 5:22 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 15 coronavirus-related deaths and 112 new cases. That’s the fewest new…

When will the US reach herd immunity and what will it look like?

February 26, 2021 5:14 AM CNN

A year into the Covid-19 pandemic, it appears that trends have finally shifted in a positive direction. New cases, hospitalizations and deaths are…

Why women should monitor blood pressure differently, according to a new study

February 26, 2021 4:28 AM CNN Newsource

When you visit the doctor, often the first order of business is wrapping a blood pressure cuff around your arm and looking to the display screen for…

Doomscrolling can steal hours of your time — here’s how to take it back

February 26, 2021 4:25 AM CNN Newsource

You’re mindlessly scrolling on your phone after a long day at work, sifting through miles of negative posts. In what seems like minutes, hours…

Arthritis drugs can help critically ill Covid-19 patients, study suggests

February 26, 2021 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

Drugs typically used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can help critically ill Covid-19 patients in intensive care units, one new study finds. But…

After weeks of sharp declines, new Covid-19 cases are beginning to flatten

February 26, 2021 1:31 AM CNN Newsource

After six straight weeks of declines in new Covid-19 cases in the US, that number has started to plateau, even as hospitalizations and deaths…

More than a dozen slum residents in an Indian city say they thought they were being vaccinated. They were part of clinical trials

February 25, 2021 10:15 PM CNN

The white van arrived in slum areas of Bhopal, a city in central India, blasting a message over the speaker system that seemed too good to refuse:…

Woman marks 100th birthday with window visit from friends and family

February 25, 2021 8:22 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story YORK, Pennsylvania (WPMT) — The Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center…

It took hours to fill 3,500 ‘super senior’ vaccination appointments with UMC

February 25, 2021 4:31 AM Mauricio Casillas

UPDATE #2: As of 5 p.m. UMC indicated all 3,500 appointment slots had been filled and no further reservations were being taken. UPDATE: As of 2:30…

New Mexico’s governor unveils plan to boost vaccines for seniors, others vulnerable

February 25, 2021 3:33 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and state officials said at a briefing Thursday that they have a plan to…

Gov. Abbott says Texas mask order, other virus restrictions could end ‘pretty soon’

February 25, 2021 3:39 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday that Texas is looking at when it will be able to lift all statewide orders related to the coronavirus…

I’m pregnant… should I get the Covid-19 vaccine?

February 25, 2021 12:58 PM CNN Newsource

There’s enough to worry about during a pregnancy, even without a pandemic. As the vaccine rollout continues, there’s still concern over…

Pandemic relief bill, including $600 rebates for low-income workers, goes to NM governor for signature

February 25, 2021 12:52 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A bill is on its way to the governor that would provide a a $600 rebate to low-income workers and a four-month tax holiday…

‘People are doing well with the vaccine’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson

February 25, 2021 11:56 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the…

Indoor dining to cease in Dona Ana County as it moves backward on state virus scale

February 24, 2021 9:40 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dona Ana County is now facing stricter restrictions due to the coronavirus. The county is now in the red on New Mexico’s…

Despite US Covid-19 cases dropping, infections are still staggeringly high. Here’s what has experts worried

February 25, 2021 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the…

Abbott unveils effort to vaccinate Texas seniors

February 25, 2021 10:03 AM ABC News

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott was in Corpus Christi Thursday and held a news conference honoring the local fire department for their…