VIRUS TODAY: Make-or-break in California, Midwest reprieve
Here’s what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY — California’s deadly Christmas…
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El Paso has 21 virus deaths reported on Christmas Day
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported 21 deaths stemming from the coronavirus on Christmas morning. The latest victims included: 5 men…
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Texas hospital spreads joy in the NICU by dressing newborns in Christmas sweaters
DALLAS, Texas — Over two dozen Texas babies celebrated the holiday in style this year, sporting handmade Christmas sweaters during their stay…
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Should you skip or keep your workout if you’re sick? Here’s how to tell
As a personal trainer and yoga and Pilates instructor, I like to provide a wide variety of exercises and workouts that people can do regardless of…
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Every US coronavirus death is preventable, health expert says
The sad part about the thousands of Americans that will die in the coming weeks of the coronavirus pandemic is that they don’t have to have to…
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New Mexico governor makes plea for holiday safety as Las Cruces sees nursing home virus death
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday made another plea for people to be safe this holiday season. She said…
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City rolls out Covid-19 vaccine registration process for ‘at-risk’ El Pasoans as Moderna doses arrive
EL PASO, Texas – On the heels of word from local health officials that they planned to soon begin vaccinating “at-risk populations” for…
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‘It’s the Best Christmas of all’: Chaparral Covid-19 survivor calls recovery a miracle
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — Roberto and Mary Alice Mata, married for nearly 50 years, share smiles and hold onto each other’s hands inside their…
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Expert offers tips on how El Pasoans can say ‘no’ to holiday gatherings to reduce virus spread
EL PASO, Texas — The holidays are here and normally marks a time to celebrate by gathering with family and friends. However, this year is different…
Continue Reading US coronavirus deaths are projected to reach 567,000 by April, even amid vaccine rollout
More than 1 million people have received their first shot of a Covid-19 vaccine, but an influential coronavirus model projects the US death toll will…
Continue Reading Young adults who vape cannabis are more likely to experience cough, bronchitis and wheezing, study finds
The associations between vaping cannabis and respiratory health symptoms haven’t been fully known before — but one new study has revealed a…
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Fauci says he will practice what he preaches this holiday season
Dr. Anthony Fauci turns 80 on Thursday, but don’t expect him to get philosophical on his big birthday. “I’m afraid if you sort of…
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‘Vaccine has been a real boost’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA): ABC-7 is revamping its weekly check-in segment with a doctor on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Every week, anchor…
Continue Reading U.S. House fails to pass measure to increase stimulus checks to $2,000
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday failed to advance a measure that would increase direct payments to Americans…
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13 more El Paso virus deaths, 319 new cases on Christmas Eve
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s health department reported 13 new coronavirus-related deaths and 319 new cases Thursday morning. It brings the…
Continue Reading US passes 1 million people vaccinated for coronavirus
The nearly yearlong coronavirus pandemic has been full of gloomy numbers but Wednesday brought an encouraging one — more than 1 million people…
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Delta gifts employee who battled Covid-19 for months a first-class trip anywhere in the world
Janese Cockfield refused to sit idly by as her twin sister, Janice, lay in a coma 600 miles away, batting to survive Covid-19. “I was…
Continue Reading Genetics experts worry coronavirus vaccines might not work quite as well against UK variant
Michael Worobey, a biologist at the University of Arizona, has seen more than 100,000 different strains of the virus that causes Covid-19. But when…
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El Pasoans over 75 receive Covid-19 vaccine at UMC West Clinic; health dept. says more to come
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center’s West Clinic became the first El Paso facility to administer Covid-19 vaccinations to high-risk members…
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El Paso County Judge’s holiday curfew order now in effect nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego’s Christmastime curfew order aimed at reducing the spread of the coronavirus was set to take…
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Just 1 new Doña Ana County virus death as New Mexicans can now sign up to receive vaccine
SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials on Wednesday reported that total confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico since the pandemic began have…
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Doña Ana County sheriff’s deputies, police officers are getting vaccine; call it ‘quick and easy’
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Christmas came early for law enforcement officers across Doña Ana County. “It was quick and easy,” said Lt. Jason Gleason,…
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El Pasoans who lost loved ones from Covid-19 can learn about available grief counseling
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Department of Public Health and Emergence Health Network, the community’s largest mental health services provider, have…
Continue Reading 3,401 Covid-19 deaths were reported in just 1 day — likely fueled by Thanksgiving gatherings and travel
Thousands more families just lost a loved one this holiday season as the US reported its second-highest number of coronavirus deaths in one day —…
Continue Reading This Houston hospital is a perfect microcosm of how coronavirus is escalating
In June, Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center was so overwhelmed by the pandemic that two of its wings had been transformed into Covid-19…
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New Mexico’s governor reveals virus poses no threat to Santa, says he’s immune to Covid-19
SANTA FE, New Mexico — It’s official, at least according to New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham: Santa Claus and his reindeer are…
Continue Reading Trump administration to purchase additional 100 million Pfizer vaccine doses
The Trump administration will purchase an additional 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer, the US Department of Health and Human…
Continue Reading How to help teens cope in a global pandemic
Teens are struggling during the pandemic, with social isolation, loss and financial woes on top of what’s already a tumultuous time in their…
Continue Reading Festivus, the ‘Seinfeld’ holiday focused on airing grievances, is for everyone this year
For those folks who may be finding that holiday cheer is harder to come by this year, there is an alternative to the cheery decking of the halls.…
Continue Reading 35 new El Paso virus deaths as active cases drop once again
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s health department reported 35 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday morning. The latest deceased include:…
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