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Travelers at El Paso International Airport taking extra precautions and cleaning more due to coronavirus concerns

March 6, 2020 8:36 PM Julio-Cesar Chavez

EL PASO. Texas — El Paso International Airport is continuing with cleanliness guidelines and travelers are taking extra precautions amidst…

Would you have to pay for a coronavirus test? It depends.

March 6, 2020 8:30 PM CNN

As coronavirus cases multiply across the nation, many Americans who aren’t feeling too well are worried about how much they’ll have to…

This breast cancer advocate says she discovered a Facebook flaw that put the health data of millions at risk

March 6, 2020 7:39 PM CNN

Imagine you have a highly sensitive medical condition that you want, or need, to keep secret. Maybe you’ve been diagnosed with HIV, or…

4 new Houston-area coronavirus cases bring local total to 8

March 6, 2020 5:42 PM Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas (AP) — The number of Houston-area residents testing positive for the new coronavirus has reached eight with the positive tests…

New CDC guidance says older adults should ‘stay at home as much as possible’ due to coronavirus

March 6, 2020 3:50 PM CNN

ATLANTA, Georgia – Amid a coronavirus outbreak in the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging older…

Coronavirus Map: Interactive tool you can use to track new cases

March 6, 2020 6:08 AM Mauricio Casillas

BALTIMORE, Maryland — The engineering school at Johns Hopkins University is making it easier for people to track the coronavirus. The Center…

Beating heart cells catch a ride to the International Space Station

March 6, 2020 1:43 PM CNN

Tiny heart cells are among the new batch of science experiments heading for the International Space Station Friday night, but their potential to help…

Here’s a list of disinfectants approved by the EPA that you can use against coronavirus

March 6, 2020 5:39 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is arming consumers with a list of disinfectants that people can use to protect…

Key things we’ve learned this week as the deadly coronavirus outbreak grows in the US

March 6, 2020 5:38 AM CNN

It’s been a week of dizzying coronavirus developments in the United States, with fear growing as deaths skyrocketed within days from one to 14…

Thousands of US residents have been asked by state governments to ‘self-quarantine.’ Here’s what that looks like

March 6, 2020 5:10 AM CNN

With US coronavirus cases topping 220 across 19 states and the death toll climbing to more than a dozen, state governments have asked thousands of…

Self-quarantine may provide option to slow spread of coronavirus. Here’s what that looks like

March 6, 2020 4:10 AM CNN

With U.S. coronavirus cases climbing, state governments have asked thousands of residents to seclude themselves from the rest of the community to…

A cruise ship that carried a man who died from coronavirus is held off the California coast with 3,500 people on board

March 6, 2020 2:12 AM CNN

The fate of almost 3,500 people headed back to the United States remains a mystery as their cruise ship won’t be allowed to dock anytime soon.…

Prefer tea over coffee? It could be your genes, study finds

March 6, 2020 12:32 AM CNN

Whether you’re inclined to choose coffee or green tea for your morning boost could be determined by your genes, a recent study found. To…

Journalist trapped in Wuhan, China risks life to report on coronavirus: Only On ABC-7

March 5, 2020 3:53 PM Kate Bieri

Above is a condensed version of the interview with Yunfei Zhao. WUHAN, China — When millions desperately fled the Chinese city of Wuhan, journalist…

Testing for coronavirus expanded to patients who have a doctor’s order, CDC says. US cases top 200

March 5, 2020 8:53 PM CNN

As the number of cases and deaths from novel coronavirus increase across the United States, federal health officials are expanding testing for the…

Watch: New Mexico health officials hold coronavirus forum at Las Cruces City Hall

March 5, 2020 10:37 AM Brianna Chavez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Department of Health updated Las Cruces city leaders, local healthcare providers and the public on the…

El Paso Emergency Management prepares for the spread of coronavirus

March 5, 2020 5:55 PM Nick Patrick

EL PASO, Texas — The spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus has continued worldwide. While health experts continue to say the virus spreading to El Paso…

Gov. Abbott says Texas labs can now test for coronavirus, but capacity remains limited

March 5, 2020 1:15 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Six Texas public health labs are now capable of testing for the new coronavirus, state officials announced Thursday, as the…

Using olive oil instead of these foods could add years to the life of your heart, study says

March 5, 2020 6:21 PM CNN

The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are renowned: Lots and lots of veggies, fruit, fish and olive oil have been shown to strengthen bones,…

It’s a hoax: No, a Las Cruces middle school student is NOT infected with coronavirus

March 5, 2020 3:29 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A bogus social media post claiming a confirmed case of coronavirus at Lynn Middle School in Las Cruces is completely false,…

Replace red meat with plant protein or dairy to live longer, two new studies suggests

March 5, 2020 2:27 PM CNN

Need more reasons to start trying meat-free Mondays? How about going full vegetarian? According to the results of two preliminary studies, eating…

Dance, garden and swim your way to a better brain as you age, study says

March 5, 2020 2:02 PM CNN

Walking, gardening, swimming, dancing and other leisurely activities may prevent brain shrinkage in older adults, a new study finds. To examine the…

The 27 most downright odd lines from Donald Trump’s interview with Sean Hannity

March 5, 2020 11:20 AM CNN

Amid criticism of his handling of the coronavirus in the United States, President Donald Trump sought out the comfort of an old friend on Wednesday…

1,000 New Yorkers are being asked to self-quarantine after officials report a new cluster of coronavirus cases

March 5, 2020 6:55 AM CNN

The biggest city in the United States is now a search zone for anyone who had close contact with five people recently diagnosed with novel…

Half of new colon and rectal cancer diagnoses are now in people age 66 and younger, report finds

March 5, 2020 5:30 AM CNN

Colon and rectal cancer cases are on the rise in young adults, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. The report, published…

2 tested for coronavirus in New Mexico, but no confirmed cases yet as state bolsters prevention efforts

March 4, 2020 6:59 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico’s governor said Wednesday that two people in the state have been tested for coronavirus infection, with one…

There’s no evidence your pet can get sick from coronavirus. Here’s why one dog tested positive

March 5, 2020 3:04 AM CNN

They’re your furry best friend and a fixture of your home — but could your beloved cat or dog give you coronavirus? Last Friday, Hong…

FDA bans electrical shock devices used on people with developmental disabilities

March 5, 2020 1:07 AM CNN

Electrical shock devices meant to interrupt self-injurious or aggressive behavior have been banned by federal officials in a rare move. The only…

FDA requires boxed warning for asthma and allergy drug due to neuropsychiatric events

March 5, 2020 12:06 AM CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it is requiring a boxed warning — the agency’s most prominent warning — for…

Cruise ship being held off at sea so authorities can test for coronavirus

March 4, 2020 8:52 PM CNN

As officials around the country urged local communities to think about ways to stop the novel coronavirus from spreading, California authorities said…