Stop going to bars, Dr. Fauci tells Americans
Americans have to stop going congregating in bars, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)…
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Declining eyesight can be improved by looking at red light, pilot study says
It will be as easy as brushing your teeth or shaving, and as long as future studies support it, it just might save your eyesight. A few minutes of…
Continue Reading Academic, mental and physical benefits of in-person school outweigh virus risks, pediatrics group says
As states grapple with how to safely start the upcoming school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics is pushing for students to be physically…
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Bill Gates on the Search for a Vaccine: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 30
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is contributing hundreds of millions of dollars toward Covid-19 vaccine trials. In this episode, Bill Gates…
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El Paso reaches 130 virus deaths; nearly 200 new cases reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced two new coronavirus deaths and an increase of 183 new cases Tuesday…
Continue Reading Beijing approves experimental Covid-19 vaccine for use in Chinese military
The Chinese government has approved the use of an experimental Covid-19 vaccine for the country’s military — the latest step in a global…
Continue Reading The US has 4% of the world’s population but 25% of its coronavirus cases
The United States has long prided itself as the world’s shining beacon. But its current status is a much darker one: the globe’s leader…
Continue Reading Goodbye, Grandpa: An expert guide to talking to kids about death during Covid
My daughter’s questions started after a family friend got sick with Covid-19. “If people are sick, they can just give them medicine so…
Continue Reading Fireworks at home: Risks and safer alternatives, as sales skyrocket
Extravagant firework displays have long been a staple of the Fourth of July holiday, but this year many of the larger displays in cities across…
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El Paso leaders ban fireworks and large mass gatherings for July 4th due to virus spike
EL PASO, Texas — City/County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza implored El Pasoans on Monday to stay home for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday…
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Gun sales surge in El Paso during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Demand has been high for many household goods during the pandemic. You might expect shoppers to clear store shelves of hand…
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Texas bar owners sue Gov. Abbott to reopen amid pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — A group of Texas bar owners filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott’s order that closed their businesses to…
Continue Reading Some US states return to previous restrictions to slow surge of coronavirus cases
At least 16 states have paused or rolled back their reopening plans as the United States sees a surge in coronavirus cases across the country. With…
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EPISD to allow parents to choose virtual or in-person classes when school resumes Aug. 3
EL PASO, TEXAS — The El Paso Independent School District announced plans Monday that schools will reopen on Aug. 3 using a combination of in-person…
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Doña Ana County records 20% of New Mexico’s 173 new virus cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 173 additional confirmed Covid-19 cases on Monday with one additional death. That…
Continue Reading Learning from the AIDS Epidemic: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s coronavirus podcast for June 29
As Pride month comes to a close, we reflect on 40 years ago when the world lived through another epidemic that suffered from misinformation and…
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Nearly 60,000 lbs. of chicken nuggets being recalled because they may contain a rubber material
Pilgrim’s Pride is recalling about 59,800 pounds of chicken breast nuggets because they may be “contaminated with extraneous materials,…
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40 inmates, 5 officers at El Paso County’s jails test positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — Forty inmates and five detention officers have tested positive in recent days for Covid-19 at El Paso’s two county jails. Sheriff…
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Neon Desert Music Festival cancelled due to spike in El Paso virus cases
El PASO, Texas — One of the Borderland’s premier events is the latest victim of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Neon Desert Music Festival has been…
Continue Reading Here’s how much Covid-19 drug remdesivir will cost
The United States now has a highly anticipated price tag for the antiviral drug remdesivir. Gilead Sciences, the company that makes the Covid-19…
Continue Reading Want to prevent another shutdown, save 33,000 lives and protect yourself? Wear a face mask, doctors say
First, health officials said we shouldn’t wear face masks. Then, they said we should. Now, many are saying we must wear masks if we want to…
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UTEP, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center team up to produce low-cost ventilator
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As coronavirus cases continue to spread, hospitals worldwide are preparing in case of shortages of necessary equipment like…
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El Paso sees 1 new virus death; hospitalizations reach another all-time high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced one new coronavirus death Monday, as well as an increase in…
Continue Reading Beware of fake coronavirus antibody tests, the FBI warns
Scammers continue to capitalize on coronavirus misinformation by offering fake antibody tests, the FBI warned, which could be used to steal personal…
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People with coronavirus are crossing the U.S.-Mexico border for medical care
Chris Van Gorder says he’s seeing a telling trend in the hospitals he runs. Coronavirus patients are showing up in emergency rooms after…
Continue Reading Who could make you eat undercooked chicken or moldy bread? Your future in-laws, research suggests
Bloody hamburgers. Pink chicken. Moldy bread. We all know these foods are risky and could make us sick, but research has suggested that in certain…
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El Paso non-profit provides personal protective equipment to Juarez hospitals
EL PASO, Texas – As the entire Borderland community battles Covid-19, one El Paso nonprofit is working to supply personal protective equipment to…
Continue Reading Fauci says Covid-19 vaccine may not get US to herd immunity if too many people refuse to get it
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he would “settle” for a Covid-19 vaccine that’s 70% to 75% effective, but that this incomplete protection,…
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With spike in virus cases, El Paso delays reopening of zoo, museums, city facilities
EL PASO, Texas — After seeing a record number of virus hospitalizations and new cases on Sunday, the city of El Paso announced it would delay the…
Continue Reading Only two US states are reporting a decline in new coronavirus cases
Only two US states are reporting a decline in new coronavirus cases compared to last week: Connecticut and Rhode Island. A rise was reported in a…
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