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More contagious, troublesome South African virus variant found in U.S. for 1st time

January 28, 2021 10:42 AM ABC News

COLUMBIA, South Carolina — The United States’ first known cases of the more contagious and troublesome South African coronavirus variant have been…

Experts warn not to take pain relievers before getting vaccinated – or you can dull the effectiveness

January 28, 2021 10:34 AM ABC News

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are being offered to an increasing number of people. Vaccine recipients…

An afternoon nap could improve your cognitive abilities, study says

January 28, 2021 9:41 AM CNN Newsource

Taking an afternoon snooze could keep your brain sharp, a new study has said. Adults ages 60 and older who took afternoon naps showed signs of better…

Only half of Covid-19 vaccines delivered to states have been used, CDC data shows. Here’s one reason why

January 28, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

A possible explanation is emerging for why federal data shows only about half of the vaccine supply delivered in the US has been administered. The…

‘Number of hospitalizations is slowly creeping up’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson

January 28, 2021 4:52 PM 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…

El Paso sees 14 virus deaths as active cases decrease

January 28, 2021 6:58 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso health department announced 14 additional coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. Health officials…

CNN analysis suggests 12% — and as much as a third — of the US population might currently have some protection against Covid-19

January 28, 2021 5:49 AM CNN

Between vaccination coverage and natural immunity among those who have recovered from an infection, about 12% — and perhaps as much as a third…

Miami Heat lets dogs out to screen fans for Covid-19 — but what does the science say?

January 28, 2021 5:37 AM CNN Newsource

The Miami Heat is unleashing the dogs. As AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami reopens to a limited number of fans Thursday, the Miami Heat is bringing…

Covid-19 case numbers are trending down, but 80,000 more in the US could die in the next 3 weeks

January 28, 2021 4:58 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 cases in the US may be trending in the right direction, but experts say there’s still reason to worry. For one, there are new variants…

Could post-vaccine life mean we return to normal? Not just yet

January 28, 2021 3:30 AM CNN

Mass Covid-19 vaccination programs are underway in many countries around the world, offering the first glimmer of hope that life as we knew it could…

Covid-19 cases are trending lower but 80,000 more Americans could die of the virus in the next three weeks

January 28, 2021 12:42 AM CNN

Covid-19 cases in the US may be trending in the right direction, but experts say there’s still reason to worry. For one, there are new variants…

January has been the deadliest month for Covid-19 with nearly 80,000 lives lost so far in the US

January 28, 2021 12:27 AM CNN Newsource

January has already become the worst month for US Covid-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. As of Tuesday, there have been more than 79,000…

World Health Organization team emerges from 14-day quarantine in Wuhan, China, to start search for origins of Covid-19

January 28, 2021 12:10 AM Associated Press

WUHAN, China — A World Health Organization team has emerged from quarantine in the Chinese city of Wuhan to start field work in a fact-finding…

El Paso teachers’ group wants Dr. Ocaranza removed as Health Authority

January 27, 2021 4:53 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso American Federation of Teachers said it has sent a letter to County Judge Ricardo Samaniego and Mayor Oscar Leeser…

Manaus is collapsing again. Is a new coronavirus variant to blame?

January 27, 2021 8:04 PM CNN

The tense quiet outside the small hospital in Iranduba, Brazil, shattered when the ambulance rolled up. Inside, medics give a woman CPR in an…

Anxiety robbing your sleep? A weighted blanket may help

January 27, 2021 7:04 PM CNN Newsource

After my sister gave me a weighted blanket for Christmas, it became the gift that I didn’t know I needed. It’s one of the best things…

Despite advances, it will be ‘months’ before everyone who wants a vaccine can get one, task force says

January 27, 2021 6:46 PM CNN

The Biden administration’s Covid-19 team spent its first virtual briefing Wednesday addressing vaccine distribution problems and questions…

New Mexico sees declining virus case counts, but more deaths – 6 in southern counties

January 27, 2021 6:04 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Overall, daily Covid-19 case counts and hospitalizations have been trending downward in New Mexico, but officials noted…

The son of polio vaccine creator Jonas Salk got the Covid-19 vaccine. He wants you to do it, too

January 27, 2021 5:30 PM CNN Newsource

As Dr. Darrell Salk waited in line to receive his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, he realized he had been in a similar situation about 60 years…

Doña Ana County sees declining virus cases but remains in state’s red zone for restrictions

January 27, 2021 3:29 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Data released Wednesday showed seven counties showed significant improvements over the last two weeks when it came to…

Most common mistakes in online workouts that cause pain or injury

January 27, 2021 2:24 PM CNN Newsource

Virtual workouts have become increasingly popular due to Covid-19 restrictions. Online sessions allow you to bring your workout with you wherever you…

CDC doesn’t know if new Covid-19 variants are causing rare complication in children

January 27, 2021 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it does not know if the new Covid-19 variants are causing more cases of a rare…

CDC says in-person learning amid pandemic possible with precautions

January 26, 2021 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

ATLANTA, Georgia — Many parents and caregivers remain worried about the safety of their children in schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, but…

Analysis: My Covid-19 vaccine trial experience remains vital as vaccination rates are lagging

January 27, 2021 12:38 PM CNN

Over a month ago, I got injected with either a Covid-19 vaccine candidate or placebo from Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen unit. Since…

Your sleep could be dictated by the phases of the moon, a study says

January 27, 2021 12:10 PM CNN Newsource

The moon dictates the pushes and pulls of the tides, but it could also affect our sleep. As we head toward the first full moon of the year on…

Oklahoma state officials are trying to return the state’s $2 million stockpile of hydroxychloroquine

January 27, 2021 12:10 PM CNN Newsource

Oklahoma state officials are trying to return the state’s $2 million stockpile of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine — which had been…

Alcohol and your heart: Just getting a buzz can trigger an irregular rhythm

January 27, 2021 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

The effects of alcohol on your heart can be immediate, triggering an irregular rhythm called atrial fibrillation or AFib, according to new…

Where the top US school districts stand with virtual vs. in-person learning

January 27, 2021 10:31 AM CNN Newsource

In the effort to balance health, jobs and quality education, the nation’s biggest school districts are divided on how to teach students this…

FDA puts all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico on ‘import alert’ due to safety concerns

January 27, 2021 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitizers coming from Mexico on a countrywide…

10 more virus deaths, 566 new cases in El Paso

January 27, 2021 6:40 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s pandemic death toll increased to 1,661 Wednesday morning after the local health department reported 10 new…