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More than a quarter of a million Americans have been killed by Covid-19

November 18, 2020 4:01 PM CNN

[Breaking news update, published at 6 p.m. ET] Covid-19 has killed more than 250,000 people in the United States in less than 10 months, according to…

Raging virus cases in El Paso now strain health care system statewide

November 18, 2020 3:31 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — The crush of the coronavirus surge in El Paso has the city sending its non-Covid-19 cases to hospitals elsewhere in the state,…

Virus soaring again in Texas, but this time Gov. Abbott says no lockdown is coming

November 18, 2020 2:33 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — The last time case numbers were this high was on June 26. Texas was reporting 5,102 people had been hospitalized due to the…

1,707 coronavirus deaths were reported in 1 day. That’s the highest daily death toll in 6 months

November 18, 2020 2:33 PM CNN

At this rate, coronavirus is killing at least one American every minute of the day. At least 1,707 new Covid-19 deaths were reported Tuesday,…

Outdoor classrooms reenergize kids during the pandemic

November 18, 2020 2:20 PM CNN

When the pandemic forced his school to go to online learning, fifth-grader Bergen Manzella spent six hours a day staring at his computer screen.…

BioNTech and Pfizer will seek emergency US authorization for vaccine on Friday, CEO says

November 18, 2020 1:54 PM CNN

German company BioNTech and its partner, drug giant Pfizer, will ask the US on Friday to allow emergency use of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, CEO…

5 tips for hosting a virtual holiday party

November 18, 2020 11:08 AM CNN

With rising case numbers all over the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has guaranteed that Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas will look…

5 tips for hosting a virtual holiday party

November 18, 2020 11:08 AM CNN

With rising case numbers all over the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has guaranteed that Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas will look…

Pfizer and BioNTech say final analysis shows coronavirus vaccine is 95% effective with no safety concerns

November 18, 2020 10:53 AM CNN

A final analysis of the Phase 3 trial of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine shows it was 95% effective in preventing infections, even in older…

Coronavirus immunity can last more than six months, study suggests

November 18, 2020 8:23 AM CNN

Early research suggests immunity to the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 can last for at least six months — and possibly much longer, perhaps…

Outdoor classrooms reenergize kids during the pandemic

November 18, 2020 8:02 AM CNN

When the pandemic forced his school to go to online learning, fifth-grader Bergen Manzella spent six hours a day staring at his computer screen.…

Bring on the holiday cheer! Putting up holiday decor early can help boost your mental health

November 18, 2020 7:51 AM CNN

The stress and anxiety caused by 2020 is no secret and people seem to be coping as best they can: many with the help of a little holiday decor. But…

Pfizer says final analysis shows virus vaccine is 95% effective with no safety concerns

November 18, 2020 5:30 AM CNN

NEW YORK, NY — A final analysis of the Phase 3 trial of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine shows it was 95% effective in preventing infections,…

5 things to know for November 18: Covid-19, election, stimulus, US troops, Ethiopia

November 18, 2020 4:53 AM CNN

For Thanksgiving Day, Zoom is lifting the time limit for free meetings — so your virtual family get-togethers won’t be cut short.…

El Paso surpasses 800 virus deaths; new ICU record set at 325 patients

November 18, 2020 4:33 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso surpassed 800 coronavirus deaths Wednesday morning. A grim milestone that comes a little more than eight months…

With possible vaccine on the horizon, US is likely in ‘last big surge’ of the Covid-19 pandemic’s toughest phase

November 18, 2020 3:13 AM CNN

The US is likely in the “last big surge” before a possible Covid-19 vaccine can start to offer help in the coming months, one expert…

FDA authorizes first rapid Covid-19 self-testing kit for at-home diagnosis

November 17, 2020 11:09 PM CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for the first self-test for Covid-19 that can provide rapid results at…

FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home

November 17, 2020 10:07 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. regulators are allowing emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at…

November 17 coronavirus news

November 17, 2020 9:59 PM CNN

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‘It’s just so much death’: El Paso nurse’s tweets about working with ICU Covid patients go viral

November 17, 2020 9:35 PM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — After months of working through the Covid-19 pandemic, registered nurse Ashley Bartholomew decided it was time to leave. “This is…

Long-term acute care facilities taking El Paso’s overflow hospital patients with Covid-19

November 17, 2020 8:32 PM Hillary Floren

EL PASO, Texas — With local hospitals overflowing with Covid-19 patients, other facilities are taking these patients in to ease the strain. Kindred…

Child among ‘shocking’ record 28 virus deaths in New Mexico; Doña Ana Co. sees record 338 new cases

November 17, 2020 5:39 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — On Tuesday, the state of New Mexico reported a record 2,112 known new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total case count…

What it means when the Covid-19 positivity rate is rising in your area

November 17, 2020 5:21 PM CNN

As Covid-19 spreads to nearly every community in the country, you may hear the terms “percent positive,” “test positivity…

States expand mask mandates and social restrictions as Covid-19 hospitalizations reach new high

November 17, 2020 5:21 PM CNN

States are issuing a new wave of mask mandates and social restrictions as record numbers of Covid-19 hospitalizations and soaring daily cases strain…

Almost 1 in 10 transgender Americans use nonprescribed hormones because they’re uninsured or insurance won’t cover the cost

November 17, 2020 4:50 PM CNN

For the transgender people who seek it, gender-affirming hormone therapy can be lifesaving. But if they’re uninsured or their insurance…

Here’s why mouthwash is not going to save you from coronavirus

November 17, 2020 4:43 PM CNN

It’s trending on social media and generating excited media reports — another study showing an ingredient found in mouthwash can kill the…

Pfizer has enough safety data about its coronavirus vaccine and is preparing to submit for FDA authorization, CEO says

November 17, 2020 4:42 PM CNN

Pfizer has accumulated enough safety data on its Covid-19 vaccine and is preparing to file for emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug…

These GOP governors long resisted masks and coronavirus rules. Now their states are in crisis.

November 17, 2020 2:29 PM CNN

Since Covid-19 hit US shores, Republican governors in the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains have largely taken a hands-off approach. The results of…

South Dakota is grappling with the nation’s highest positivity rate. This Covid-19 widow wants a mask mandate

November 17, 2020 12:51 PM CNN

Chris and John Bjorkman bought their home in De Smet, South Dakota, less than a year ago. The couple, who celebrated their 39th anniversary last…

7 ways to snack better during the pandemic

November 17, 2020 12:06 PM CNN

Chips, cookies, munchies: There is so much snacking going on. It’s no shock that many of us reach for cookies, candy, chips and other…