Virus case tied to east El Paso nursing home, residents will undergo testing
EL PASO, Texas — A confirmed coronavirus case tied to an east El Paso nursing home will result in residents there undergoing testing. The nursing…
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Mental health help during pandemic available for El Paso veterans via telemedicine
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Social distancing is necessary for our physical health, but it is not an excuse to abandon our mental health. The…
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UMC doctor to return to work after being suspended for wearing an N95 mask in hospital hallways
EL PASO, Texas — A doctor and anesthesiologist at University Medical Center is set to return to work after he was suspended for wearing an N95…
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El Paso coronavirus cases hit 50, increasing 5-fold from just a week ago: See the location map
El PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County hit a milestone Tuesday night, reaching 50. That represents a five-fold…
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El Paso Children’s Hospital employee becomes 2nd local healthcare worker diagnosed with virus
EL PASO, Texas — An El Paso Children’s Hospital employee became the second know case of a local healthcare worker being infected with the…
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El Paso veterinarians hope to keep coronavirus on a leash as they provide ‘essential’ pet care
EL PASO, Texas – Though many businesses have had to close due to the coronavirus pandemic, veterinarians provide an “essential service” and refuse to…
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Concerns arise at El Paso City Hall about Fort Bliss no longer reporting virus cases
EL PASO, Texas — As the number of coronavirus cases rose in El Paso to 50 on Tuesday, the number of reported cases out of Fort Bliss remained at…
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El Paso now expands drive-thru virus testing to anyone with symptoms and underlying health issues
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that it will now offer drive-thru coronavirus testing to anyone showing…
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El Paso officials postpone their announcement about new virus restrictions
EL PASO, Texas — City and county officials Tuesday afternoon postponed their anticipated announcement of tougher restrictions following confirmed…
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San Elizario ISD, Triumph Public High School both extend school closures due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Two more El Paso County school systems announced Tuesday that they are extending their closures as the county remains under a…
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El Paso City Council approves UTEP partnership to assist with coronavirus testing
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council approved a new partnership Tuesday with UTEP which would allow select faculty members at the university to…
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EL PASO, Texas — Denver Mattress Company, the factory-direct mattress retailer that has a huge store at 11835 Gateway Blvd W in El Paso, is now…
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El Paso pediatrician sounds alarm about lack of social distancing
EL PASO, Texas– Dr. Angelica Machorro took to Facebook to let out frustrations after she said some of her colleagues at a different office were…
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Rescue attempt in El Paso’s Franklin Mountains called off after hours-long search
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Fire Department’s mountain rescue team was called out for reports of a hiker in need of help late Monday night, but…
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Person injured in rollover crash on I-10 near Zaragoza
EL PASO, Texas — One person suffered non-life threatening injuries after a rollover crash in east El Paso early Tuesday, according to fire…
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As El Paso virus cases rise to 46, new restrictions being finalized & small biz relief fund created
EL PASO, Texas — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County grew to 46 as of Monday evening as officials said they were working on…
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El Paso distillery goes from making rum to much-needed hand sanitizer: Find out how to buy it
EL PASO, Texas — Sun City Distillery is now whipping up 100 gallons of hand sanitizer every week. “Right now it’s scarce,” owner Ryan Carrillo said.…
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No virus infections so far among El Paso’s 2,100 jail inmates; safety protocols put into place
EL PASO, Texas – Some of El Paso’s top law enforcement officials are busy setting up new jail protocols to keep the local inmate population safe from…
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El Paso City Council votes to divert $6.6M set aside for streets amid economic fallout from virus
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso City Council voted Monday to divert $6.6 million budgeted for street repair to the city’s rainy day fund – known as the…
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Pentagon orders Fort Bliss, other posts not to report virus cases as 1st service member dies & military infections reach 1,000
WASHINGTON, DC — The Pentagon has ordered military bases and commanders, including El Paso’s Fort Bliss, to stop publicly announcing coronavirus…
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El Paso firefighter tests positive for virus; 30-40 other firefighters quarantined
El Paso, Texas — An El Paso city firefighter has tested positive for the coronavirus, city officials acknowledged Monday, and dozens of others were…
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El Paso mom celebrates daughter’s senior year by decorating front door
EL PASO, Texas– With school being put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, many high school seniors were sad to think that walking for their…
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Las Palmas Medical Center doctor diagnosed with coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — A doctor at Las Palmas Medical Center is now the first known case of a healthcare worker in El Paso to be diagnosed with the…
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El Paso, Las Cruces receive ‘C’ grades for social distancing on national scoreboard: See the data
EL PASO, Texas — A company that analyzes GPS data from smartphones gives the Borderland a “C” grade for social distancing, which is below the…
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Interactive tracking chart shows El Paso virus cases rapidly growing as ‘community spread’ kicks in
EL PASO, Texas — A new interactive tracking chart from El Paso Matters shows how the number of positive coronavirus cases have rapidly grown since…
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Macy’s to layoff most of its 130,000 workers as stores in El Paso & across nation stay shut during virus crisis
NEW YORK, NY — Retail giant Macy’s announced Monday that its stores, including the one at El Paso’s Cielo Vista shopping mall, will remain dark and…
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El Paso area students, teachers gear up for online instruction due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Coronavirus restrictions may have shut a lot of operations down, but school is still is session — virtually. The El Paso…
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Fun at-home rainbow experiment to do with your kids during the virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
Everything is brighter with rainbows even a windy day! Making a Skittles rainbow is a quick, colorful science experiment that will engage your kid’s…
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More restrictions coming as El Paso virus cases grow to 40 amid ‘community spread’; new map shows locations
EL PASO, Texas – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in El Paso County went up by five on Sunday and now stands at 40, with health…
Continue Reading Anthony ISD, Fabens ISD and El Paso Catholic all extend school closures indefinitely due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — Several more El Paso County school districts announced Sunday that they were extending their closures indefinitely as the county…
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