US sets record for Covid-19 hospitalizations amid fall surge
There are 88,080 people currently hospitalized with Covid-19, setting a record for hospitalizations amid a continuing fall surge, according to the…
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El Paso surpasses 900 virus deaths; record 36,704 active cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 28 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday. It brings the death toll to…
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One-on-one with Mayor Dee Margo discussing his pandemic strategy to oppose shutdown
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7’s Mauricio Casillas sat down with El Paso Mayor Dee Margo to discuss his strategy to get the pandemic under control.…
Continue Reading 50 ways to celebrate a birthday during a pandemic
Dear Mom: You mean the world to me. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we can’t celebrate your 50th birthday in person like we had envisioned…
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An El Paso family gathering turns into a nightmare after 7 contract virus
EL PASO, Texas — One group of El Paso family members surprised another family trying to comfort an elderly man with heart disease. But a caring and…
Continue Reading CDC director cites this website to back in-school learning. Its designer calls that ‘bananas’
A Brown University economics professor said she is surprised to hear the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is relying on…
Continue Reading Need a Covid-19 nurse? That’ll be $8,000 a week
In March, Claire Tripeny was watching her dream job fall apart. She’d been working as an intensive care nurse at St. Anthony Hospital in…
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WATCH: ICU doctor warns ‘this is what you’ll see at the end of your life’ if Covid precautions aren’t taken
ST. LOUIS, Missouri — After notifying a family their loved one had died from Covid-19, ICU Dr. Ken Remy felt compelled to send a message to…
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New Mexico lawmakers approve $330M virus relief bill, including $1,200 payments to unemployed
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The New Mexico Legislature has approved a $330 million coronavirus economic relief package that will send checks directly to…
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El Paso county judge imposes new curfew with governor’s approval
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Tuesday announced a new nightly curfew that he said meets with the approval of Texas Gov.…
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Doña Ana Co. has 10% of NM’s virus cases, 14% of deaths; businesses get testing option to avoid closure
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Tuesday reported an additional 2,107 Covid-19 cases, bringing the statewide total to nearly 86,500…
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Gov. Abbott on ABC-7 predicts ‘vaccines we will be capable of delivering to El Paso in just weeks’
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7’s Erik Elken spoke late Monday afternoon to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott about the Covid-19 pandemic response. You can watch the…
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1st patient receiving Covid-19 antibody infusion at El Paso Convention Center hospital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced the creation of a coronavirus antibody treatment infusion wing at the state-run…
Continue Reading As Covid-19 cases surge, health care workers say PPE is still a struggle
As the country grapples with surging coronavirus cases, some hospitals, clinics and nursing facilities are still struggling to maintain adequate…
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Oscar Leeser speaks out on death of his mother, says she was ‘the victim of Covid-19’
UPDATE, Nov. 24: Former mayor and now-mayoral candidate Oscar Leeser is confirming that his mother died from having contracted Covid-19. “My mother…
Continue Reading Trump administration considers shortening recommended virus quarantine time
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s coronavirus task force is reviewing evidence about how long people need to quarantine to be…
Continue Reading 61% of Americans changed their Thanksgiving plans due to Covid-19 spikes, new poll finds
Sixty one percent of Americans have changed their Thanksgiving plans due to recent spikes in Covid-19 cases, according to new poll results released…
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
NEWARK, New Jersey — OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.…
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Minneapolis doctor wipes away tears in describing Covid-19’s toll on hospital workers
Dr. Shirlee Xie took care of five patients with Covid-19 the last time she worked at her Minneapolis hospital. One recovered and was discharged after…
Continue Reading We need a nationwide Covid alert-level system to save lives and restore jobs, former CDC director says
Covid is surging exponentially in much of the country, with six new infections every second and one death every minute. Many states are hitting…
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‘Keep everyone safe’: El Paso psychologist offers tips on having a meaningful holiday while apart
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re just days away from the holiday known for bringing people together. But this Thanksgiving, many must stay physically…
Continue Reading There was a 28% increase in child Covid-19 cases over the last two weeks, American Academy of Pediatrics says
As officials continue to warn about traveling over the holidays amid the fall surge, health experts are also investigating the virus’ impact on…
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A new model projects Covid-19 cases in the US will nearly double over the next two months
Covid-19 is running unabated across almost every American community, and one model projects it will take the country just under two months to reach a…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 15 virus deaths; active cases at an all-time high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported 15 new coronavirus-related deaths and 1,257 new cases Tuesday morning. The latest…
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Navajo Nation faces devastating loss from Covid-19 pandemic
A thick cloud of dust kicks up behind cars as they meander down a rugged dirt road into town. The bone-shaking journey to Pinon, Arizona, on the…
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Federal appeals court says Texas, Louisiana can end Planned Parenthood funding
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas and Louisiana can cut off funding to Planned Parenthood. Monday’s decision…
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‘I didn’t think it would be us’: Las Cruces families watch loved ones battle virus via hospital windows
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A hospital window is all that separated Norma Jimenez from her mother as she said her final goodbye. “She’s been a fighter…
Continue Reading Romaine in at least 15 states voluntarily recalled over possible E. coli risk, FDA says
A limited number of cases of organic romaine lettuce hearts have been recalled because of a possible risk of E. coli. The US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading Experts have questions about AstraZeneca’s vaccine data
Vaccine experts — including those who serve on advisory committees for the US Food and Drug Administration and the US Centers for Disease…
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