World’s second-deadliest Ebola outbreak is declared over
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s battle against the world’s second-deadliest Ebola outbreak on record is officially over, the…
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Homeschooling our kids about life
This past weekend we reached the 100th day of my wife, two daughters and me living, working and schooling at home together. The next day was…
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Lack of an underlying health condition doesn’t mean you have no risk of dying from Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — When an El Pasoan dies from Covid-19 and officials say the victim had no underlying health conditions, it doesn’t necessarily mean…
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Gov. Abbott pauses Texas’ reopening, says state facing ‘massive’ virus outbreak
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday morning that he will pause any further phases of reopening Texas as the state is facing a…
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Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate Obamacare entirely
WASHINGTON, DC — In the midst of a global pandemic with the presidential election just months away, the Justice Department asked the U.S. Supreme…
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New Mexico governor says ‘stay home’ as state virus cases pass 11,000; Dona Ana County tops 800
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham had a simple message Thursday as the statewide total of Covid-19 infections in New Mexico…
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Vaccine doctor says Texas could soon see ‘apocalyptic’ coronavirus case numbers
WACO, Texas — A top doctor in Texas is warning that the state’s big cities could see “apocalyptic” coronavirus case numbers. That warning,…
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The US sees a record number of new coronavirus cases in a single day
The United States saw a record number of new coronavirus cases in a single day with 37,077 reported Thursday, according to Johns Hopkins University.…
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80% of all inmates at the Otero County Prison have now tested positive for coronavirus
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — About 80% of inmates at the Otero County Prison in southern New Mexico have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials…
Continue Reading Coronavirus infection may make pregnant women more severely ill, CDC says
Pregnant women may be at an increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19 compared with women who are not expecting, according to a new report from…
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Audit shows U.S. sent $1.4B in virus relief payments to dead people
WASHINGTON, DC — Nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling some $1.4 billion went to dead people, a government watchdog reported…
Continue Reading Florida is seeing Covid-19 cases skyrocket among young people
Months ago, as the coronavirus was first spreading across the country, public health officials warned of the heightened risk it posed to older…
Continue Reading US infant mortality rates decline, CDC study says, but Black infants still twice as likely to die
The age of women giving birth climbed as infant death rates declined in the United States between 2000 and 2017, according to a new report from the…
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‘Protect each other’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Joel Hendryx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
Continue Reading The coronavirus pandemic has moved into younger populations in US, CDC says
The coronavirus pandemic has moved into younger populations across much of the US, a change that could mean less serious illness and lower rates of…
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El Paso reaches 125 total virus deaths; 175 new cases reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Thursday morning announced three more people had died from Covid-19, bringing the…
Continue Reading ‘Maskne’: Why your face is breaking out under your mask and how to stop it
If you’re serious about protecting yourself — and others — from the very real dangers of Covid-19, you’re wearing a mask when you go…
Continue Reading When Can I See My Grandkids? Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 25
One of the top concerns we hear from listeners is whether it’s safe for grandparents to visit their grandchildren in person. CNN Chief Medical…
Continue Reading One person has died and 465 people have gotten sick after interacting with pet poultry
One person has died and 86 have been put into the hospital in the latest outbreak of salmonella connected to pet poultry, the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading California breaks coronavirus records. Gatherings in homes may fuel spread as more young people get sick
California, the most populous US state and the first to implement a statewide lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak, is setting daily records…
Continue Reading States engaged in ‘gross negligence’ in Covid-19 response in jails and prisons, new report finds
States have responded to the threat of Covid-19 in jails and prisons with “gross negligence,” according to the ACLU and the Prison Policy…
Continue Reading Anxious or reserved? You might’ve been that way as a baby
If you’re reserved and anxious or depressed, you might want to call your mom and ask her what you were like as a baby. Why, you ask? The…
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Texas works to build up supply of masks, PPE amid Covid-19 spike
AUSTIN, Texas — As the number of Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations continues to climb, the Texas Department of Emergency Management said it’s…
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Trump administration to end federal funding for virus testing sites in El Paso, across Texas
EL PASO, Texas — As coronavirus cases surge across Texas, setting daily records for new infections and hospitalizations, ABC News confirmed…
Continue Reading Get better sleep by cuddling up with your partner
Want to get a better night’s sleep? Get ready to spoon and snuggle with your spouse, partner or loved one all night long — a new study has…
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Mexico reports 947 more virus deaths – 9 in Juarez – for 2nd highest daily toll
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico confirmed 947 more coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, with nine of those occurring in the city of Juarez and 14 in…
Continue Reading Record increases of new Covid-19 cases in 3 US states with the most population
California, Texas and Florida all set records for the number of new coronavirus cases in one day, which one expert said is not due just to increased…
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El Paso Catholic Diocese priest diagnosed with virus, Bishop urges face masks to show ‘Christian love’
ALPINE, Texas — A priest in Alpine has been diagnosed with Covid-19, the Catholic Diocese of El Paso announced Wednesday. Rev. Edilberto “Beto…
Continue Reading Bayer settles lawsuits from cancer patients over Roundup weed killer in $10 billion agreement
After thousands of lawsuits from cancer patients or their estates, the company behind Roundup weed killer is settling most of the current and…
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Otero County Prison surpasses 700 virus cases, while Doña Ana County reaches 760 infections
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 156 more coronavirus cases around the state Wednesday, along with four additional…
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