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Omicron might mark the end of Covid-19’s pandemic phase — unless a certain scenario happens, Fauci says

January 18, 2022 1:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell and Holly Yan, CNN It’s still too early to predict whether Omicron’s rapid spread will help push coronavirus from the…

Majority of new Covid-19 deaths in El Paso remain among those not fully vaccinated

January 17, 2022 2:28 PM David Gonzalez

EL PASO, Texas – Covid-19 deaths in El Paso continue to impact patients who are not fully unvaccinated. There were 41 deaths reported for the…

Fourth vaccine dose boosts antibodies, researchers say, but likely not enough to prevent Omicron breakthrough infections

January 17, 2022 2:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Early data out of Israel suggests that a fourth dose of either the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna coronavirus vaccine can bring…

Tonga volcano eruption likely not large enough to affect global climate, experts say

January 17, 2022 10:37 AM CNN Newsource

By Rachel Ramirez and Brandon Miller, CNN Though massive volcanoes have the potential to affect global temperatures and weather, the eruption near…

CDC’s suggestion to cancel football, band in nearly every US school called ‘unrealistic’

January 17, 2022 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent If the scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had their way, to curb…

CDC’s suggestion to cancel football, band in nearly every US school called ‘unrealistic’

January 17, 2022 5:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent If the scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had their way, to curb…

BBB of El Paso: Fraudulent Covid-19 tests ‘flared up’ due to omicron surge

January 17, 2022 5:55 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — With the omicron variant surging, more people are trying to get a Covid-19 test. Several agencies nationwide, including the Better…

The Omicron surge hasn’t peaked nationwide, and ‘the next few weeks will be tough,’ US surgeon general says

January 17, 2022 4:03 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell and Holly Yan, CNN Areas that were among the first to get hit hard by the Omicron variant are starting to see their Covid-19…

The Omicron surge hasn’t peaked nationwide, and ‘the next few weeks will be tough,’ US surgeon general says

January 17, 2022 3:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell and Holly Yan, CNN Areas that were among the first to get hit hard by the Omicron variant are starting to see their Covid-19…

After the Omicron wave, here’s what experts say could come next in 2022

January 17, 2022 3:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN Picture a not-too-distant future when you can book that summer trip to Italy or you don’t have to remember to take off…

Free at-home rapid Covid-19 tests to start shipping out this week

January 16, 2022 2:51 PM Dylan McKim

EL PASO, Texas — Americans will be able to start ordering at-home Covid-19 rapid tests from the federal government beginning this week. The new…

ABC-7 Xtra: Borderland nursing shortage

January 16, 2022 8:21 PM Saul Saenz

EL PASO, Texas — If you’ve walked into a hospital and believe you are seeing fewer nurses or hospital staff, you’re not alone. Those same nurses are…

With Omicron, parents of kids under 5 are even more stressed

January 16, 2022 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Matt Villano, CNN Birthdays are usually joyous occasions for Bonnie Wiener-Bambara, with daylong parties that involve pampering, dinner and…

Forget New Year’s resolutions. It’s time to commit to stop doing things that don’t work for you

January 16, 2022 12:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Hope, CNN Refreshed. Renewed. Ready for 2022. NOT. In past years, returning from the holidays came replete with new energy to start the…

The CDC updated its mask guidelines. What to know about ‘the highest level of protection’

January 15, 2022 4:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, Parija Kavilanz and Amanda Sealy, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its mask guidelines to…

CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95 masks

January 14, 2022 3:32 PM Associated Press

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. health officials have updated their mask guidance, encouraging more Americans to wear N95 or…

Marines OK first religious exemptions for COVID-19 vaccine

January 14, 2022 3:01 PM Associated Press

By LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Marine Corps has approved its first two COVID-19 vaccine exemptions based on…

CDC urges Americans to wear most-protective mask or respirator that fits well and that they’ll wear consistently

January 14, 2022 3:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger and John Bonifield, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask information for the American public…

US pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free Covid-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail

January 14, 2022 3:12 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacqueline Howard and Betsy Klein, CNN Just as free Covid-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95…

Shkreli ordered to return $64M, is barred from drug industry

January 14, 2022 12:27 PM Associated Press

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Martin Shkreli to return $64.6 million in…

Federal testing website launches next week, 4 tests per home

January 14, 2022 12:30 PM Associated Press

By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will…

Astronauts experience ‘space anemia’ when they leave Earth

January 14, 2022 11:12 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN Space travel is known to be notoriously rough on the human body, but new research has revealed just how hard it hits red…

25 ways to stay warm this winter that won’t break the bank

January 14, 2022 7:51 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristen Rogers, CNN As wintry weather whips across the United States, one challenge may be staying warm if you can’t afford or are cutting…

Oklahoma City hospitals are at breaking point, health care system leaders say

January 14, 2022 1:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Ed Lavandera and Chris Boyette, CNN Oklahoma City hospitals are short of staff and overwhelmed, with no ICU or inpatient beds available as the…

Many hospitals are halting nonurgent procedures and relying on the National Guard as Covid-19 hospitalizations rise

January 14, 2022 1:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Travis Caldwell, CNN As Covid-19 hospitalizations reach new highs, more states and health care systems are cutting back services that aren’t…

A combination of pandemic-related problems are creating empty shelves at grocery stores

January 13, 2022 8:03 PM Dylan McKim

EL PASO, Texas — Grocery stores are having a difficult time keeping their shelves fully stocked for customers, but it is not because of panic…

Pfizer’s Covid-19 antiviral pill was hailed as a game-changer, but supplies are scarce

January 12, 2022 8:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Andrea Kane and Nadia Kounang, CNN The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is causing Covid-19 cases to spike, with an average of more than 747,000…