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World Health Organization authorizes China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

June 2, 2021 5:45 AM CNN Newsource

The World Health Organization (WHO) has authorized a Covid-19 vaccine made by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac for emergency use. The decision…

2 new virus deaths, 21 added cases in El Paso

June 2, 2021 4:32 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported two coronavirus-related deaths and 21 new cases Wednesday. The latest…

For the first time in over a year, the US records a daily average of fewer than 20,000 new Covid-19 cases

June 2, 2021 12:39 AM CNN Newsource

The US just recorded a seven-day average of fewer than 20,000 new daily Covid-19 cases for the first time since March 2020. The daily average of new…

El Paso mom infected with covid, has early delivery in order to get life-saving covid treatment

Pregnant El Paso mom with Covid gives birth early to get life-saving treatment

June 1, 2021 7:26 PM Shelby Montgomery

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — El Paso mother of five Megan von Prittwitz was eight months pregnant when she was airlifted to an Albuquerque hospital…

World Health Organization approves China’s Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use

June 1, 2021 10:03 PM CNN

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved a Covid-19 vaccine made by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac for emergency use. The decision…

What my single mother taught me can help all parents

June 1, 2021 9:34 PM CNN Newsource

My mom and I moved to a small house in the Northeast when I was a little girl, after a difficult divorce from my father in the 1980s. After the…

Samaniego seeks to vaccinate Juarez before border reopens

June 1, 2021 11:11 AM Dylan McKim

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego is in talks with Ciudad Juarez officials to open a vaccination hub in El Paso that would…

El Paso doctor says therapy once called ‘electro-shock’ provides essential treatment for severe depression

June 1, 2021 7:02 PM Iris Lopez

El Paso, Texas — Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a technique that has been used for nearly 90-years on patients dealing with severe depression…

Benefits of avocados: 5 ways they are good for your health

June 1, 2021 3:20 PM CNN Newsource

Avocados have become an increasingly popular food in recent years, with people blending the creamy fruit in their smoothies or slicing it to layer on…

Now proven against coronavirus, mRNA can do so much more

June 1, 2021 1:41 PM CNN

When the final Phase 3 data came out last November showing the mRNA vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna were more than 90% effective, Dr.…

Fat-shaming by doctors, family, classmates is a global health problem, studies find

June 1, 2021 1:10 PM CNN Newsource

Over half of surveyed overweight adults in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the UK and the United States say they have experienced fat-shaming…

New Mexico launches vaccination lottery with $5M grand prize

June 1, 2021 12:25 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest…

It’s Pride Month. Here’s what you need to know

June 1, 2021 11:14 AM CNN Newsource

June is Pride Month, when the world’s LGBT communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Pride gatherings are rooted in…

Masks, distancing still important even with vaccination, study suggests

June 1, 2021 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

Vaccination alone might not be enough to end the Covid-19 pandemic, researchers reported Tuesday. Even with a majority of the population vaccinated,…

A fatty heart puts your health at risk, regardless of your weight. Here’s how to avoid it

June 1, 2021 4:38 AM CNN Newsource

While people may assume only those who are overweight have to worry about the impact of a fatty heart, the reality is that thin people can also have…

Mobile vaccinations for Texas businesses, homebound offered

June 1, 2021 4:20 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas state officials want to make it easier for residents to get vaccinated. The state has launched a new call center to…

55% of El Pasoans fully vaccinated for Covid; 1 new virus death

June 1, 2021 4:26 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one coronavirus-related death and 10 new cases Tuesday. The death of a…

Half of the US is partially vaccinated, but experts say more work is needed to make the next holiday gathering safer

June 1, 2021 3:35 AM CNN Newsource

As the US celebrated Memorial Day, health experts celebrated that more than half of the population was at least partially vaccinated — but…

Half of the US is partially vaccinated, but experts say more is needed to make the next holiday gathering safer

June 1, 2021 2:41 AM CNN Newsource

As the US celebrated Memorial Day, health experts celebrated that more than half of the population was at least partially vaccinated — but…

Vaccinated Americans are celebrating the 1st big holiday safely without masks. But for some, returning to normal is not so easy

June 1, 2021 1:04 AM CNN

For the first time in over a year, millions of Americans are gathering for a major holiday without masks or physical distancing — safely. But…

WHO’s new naming system for coronavirus variants uses Greek alphabet

May 31, 2021 7:55 PM CNN

The World Health Organization said on Monday that it has assigned new “labels” to key coronavirus variants so the public can refer to…

Most Americans think they can spot fake news. They can’t, study finds

May 31, 2021 6:03 PM CNN Newsource

As many as three in four Americans overestimate their ability to spot false headlines — and the worse they are at it, the more likely they are…

Opioid Crisis Fast Facts

May 31, 2021 2:22 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the opioid crisis. Experts say the United States is in the throes of an opioid epidemic. An estimated 10.1 million Americans…

Memorial Day in El Paso sees pandemic change from last year

May 31, 2021 10:57 AM Dylan McKim

EL PASO, Texas — It’s the unofficial start to summer Monday as people gather to honor soldiers on Memorial Day and things are looking different in…

Covid-19 infection leaves big medical bills for some survivors

May 31, 2021 7:21 AM CNN

“My job is to go out and sing, and entertain these residents in the senior living facilities. And I need to be able to hear the frequencies,…

Returning to normal is not simple for everyone

May 31, 2021 5:46 AM CNN

Memorial Day weekend has brought back images of family gatherings and crowded beaches, but though things may look more normal, a clinical…

The US is celebrating a return from Covid-19 life, but an expert says it’s OK not to feel normal just yet

May 31, 2021 4:42 AM CNN Newsource

Memorial Day weekend has brought back images of family gatherings and crowded beaches, but though things may look more normal, a clinical…

Don’t just go back to ‘normal.’ Post-pandemic life can be much better than that

May 30, 2021 6:48 PM CNN Newsource

There’s no doubt the Covid-19 pandemic was tough. It turned our world upside down. It disrupted our routines, forced us to stay home, made us…

No new El Paso virus deaths, active cases under 1,000 for day 3

May 30, 2021 7:31 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — The number of active Covid-19 infections in El Paso County remained below 1,000 for a third-straight day on Sunday, health…

Unvaccinated people are still at risk as the US celebrates Memorial Day weekend maskless

May 30, 2021 7:09 AM CNN Newsource

A maskless Memorial Day weekend is a huge deal. People are traveling, Covid-19 cases are down across most of the country and vaccines have made their…