El Paso bucks national trend of increasing child hospitalizations from Covid
EL PASO, Texas – Nearly 200,000 children nationwide tested positive for COVID-19 during the week of Dec. 16 to 23 – that’s up by about 50% since…
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It won’t be a pandemic forever. Here’s what could be next
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN Even after Covid-19 cases fall from their current record-high levels, it’s unlikely the United States — let…
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Texas seeks federal aid for COVID-19 testing and treatment
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas officials are asking the federal government for increased COVID-19 testing sites and treatment. The request made Friday…
Continue Reading This is the ultimate snack food — and it’s better for you than you think
By Casey Barber, CNN We all may be full of holiday cheer, but we’re also full of holiday meals. When the indulgences of the season start to…
Continue Reading US shatters its average daily Covid-19 case record again. Experts describe coming weeks as a ‘tidal wave’ and ‘blizzard’
By Christina Maxouris, CNN A day after reporting its highest average daily Covid-19 case number, the US shattered the record Thursday, with an…
Continue Reading The Covid-19 case surge is altering daily life across the US. Things will likely get worse, experts warn
By Christina Maxouris and Alaa Elassar, CNN The US is ringing in the new year amid a Covid-19 surge experts warn is exploding at unprecedented speed…
Continue Reading US shatters its average daily Covid-19 case record again. Experts describe coming weeks as a ‘tidal wave’ and ‘blizzard’
By Christina Maxouris, CNN A day after reporting its highest average daily Covid-19 case number, the US shattered the record Thursday, with an…
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Long lines for Covid-19 testing in El Paso during the holidays
EL PASO, Texas – Lines at Covid testing sites around the Borderland are longer than usual this time of year. El Pasoans are left to wait in line…
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New Mexico sees test shortage as coronavirus cases top 2,000
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is running short of free at-home rapid tests to detect COVID-19 infections as the state struggles with the spread…
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Travelers infected one another across hallway in Covid-19 quarantine facility, New Zealand research shows
By Maggie Fox, CNN A traveler isolated for Covid-19 at a quarantine facility in New Zealand managed to infect three others across a hallway,…
Continue Reading What parents should know about sending kids back to school during Omicron
By Holly Yan, CNN Millions of American kids will head back to classrooms in the coming days — just as the Omicron variant is fueling record new…
Continue Reading FDA expected to broaden Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster eligibility to youths ages 12 to 15
By Kaitlan Collins, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to broaden eligibility for Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine boosters to youths ages 12…
Continue Reading People should celebrate the New Year, experts say. But the size and kind of party determine Covid-19 safety
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN A new year is coming, and it brings along concerns over imminent holiday celebrations in light of the Omicron variant. The…
Continue Reading Studies indicate J&J Covid-19 vaccine booster protects people against severe illness from Omicron variant
By Maggie Fox, CNN Two reports released Thursday show that people who get booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine are well…
Continue Reading Studies indicate J&J Covid-19 vaccine booster protects people against severe illness from Omicron variant
By Maggie Fox, CNN Two reports released Thursday show that people who get booster doses of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine are well…
Continue Reading The holidays can be overwhelming. Follow these self-care tips to relieve stress
By Megan Marples, CNN What’s supposed to be the happiest time of year can quickly turn into a stressful flurry of holiday activities and…
Continue Reading Omicron surge is ‘unlike anything we’ve ever seen,’ expert says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An unprecedented spike in Covid-19 cases fueled by the fast-moving Omicron variant is crushing hospitals across the United…
Continue Reading Omicron surge is ‘unlike anything we’ve ever seen,’ expert says
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN An unprecedented spike in Covid-19 cases fueled by the fast-moving Omicron variant is crushing hospitals across the United…
Continue Reading Texas sees big jump in hospitalizations as almost 1 in 4 Covid-19 tests are positive
AUSTIN, Texas — The highly contagious Omicron variant has led to a surge in Texas coronavirus cases. Almost one in four of the Covid-19 tests…
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El Paso health leaders use regional benchmarks in decisions over highly-sought infusion treatment
EL PASO, Texas– Due to a national shortage, The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said this week that its regional infusion center…
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Mexico approves use of Cuba’s Abdala coronavirus vaccine
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s health safety council has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine. The council…
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El Paso doctors see ‘significant increase’ in heart attacks during holidays
EL PASO, Texas — The holiday season can be busy for most people, but it’s an especially busy time for cardiologists. Research suggests more people…
Continue Reading CDC changes to quarantine, isolation advice took local health officials by surprise
By Maggie Fox, CNN State and local health officials say they are struggling to make sense of the new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines…
Continue Reading CDC changes to quarantine, isolation advice took local health officials by surprise
By Maggie Fox, CNN State and local health officials say they are struggling to make sense of the new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines…
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3 Americans test positive every second as U.S. sees 1.9M new Covid cases this week
WAHSINGTON, DC — The U.S. reported more than 1.9 million new cases this week, which equals about three Americans testing positive for Covid-19 every…
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Dr. Richard Lange of TTUHSC named El Pasoan of the Year
EL PASO, Texas — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso President and Foster School of Medicine Dean Dr.…
Continue Reading FDA says Covid-19 antigen tests may be less sensitive to Omicron variant, but they’re still an important tool
By Jen Christensen and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that quick antigen tests people take at home may be less…
Continue Reading CDC director says ‘what we thought people would tolerate’ was factor in quarantine decision
WASHINGTON, DC — Sweeping new Covid-19 isolation and quarantine guidelines were spurred by scientific research and what Americans would likely…
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New Mexico sees drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Fewer people are being hospitalized now in New Mexico due to COVID-19. State health officials reported Tuesday there were…
Continue Reading Your kids like fidget toys? Here’s why
By Elissa Strauss, CNN First there were the fidget spinners, then the squishies, then the pop toys, then the faux game controllers, bendable…
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