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If you’ve had Covid-19, here’s what you should know about vaccines, variants and more

February 5, 2021 5:52 AM CNN Newsource

You might be among the more than 26.6 million people in the United States who have had Covid-19 — and when it comes to coronavirus vaccines,…

How the Nordic ‘friluftsliv’ lifestyle can fight wintertime and pandemic blues

February 5, 2021 4:49 AM CNN Newsource

It was negative 13 degrees Celsius (8.6 degrees Fahrenheit) when Lorelou Desjardins took a break from her workday to take a walk on the frozen lake…

Celebrate yourself this day after Valentine’s Day

February 5, 2021 4:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Hope, CNN Hold the flowers and the chocolates and the sappy love poems. Forget Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day and the…

How yoga helps NFL pro bowler Mike Daniels tackle tension

February 5, 2021 4:38 AM CNN Newsource

It might be surprising to people who think of football players training only in the weight room or on the field, but yoga has been a mainstay in the…

The coronavirus variant first found in the UK ‘might become dominant’ in the US, Fauci says

February 5, 2021 2:20 AM CNN Newsource

The Covid-19 variant first identified in the UK is spreading in the US and could become dominant as the country races to administer vaccines, Dr.…

Hospitals in Texas border towns are fighting an explosion of post-holiday coronavirus cases

February 5, 2021 1:00 AM CNN Newsource

DEL RIO, Texas — Azeneth Perry traced the sign of the cross on her body as she watched the ambulance drive away. Her husband, Paul, felt fine…

Southern New Mexico has 3 of state’s 17 latest Covid deaths

February 4, 2021 11:16 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported 565 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and 17 more deaths Thursday, raising the state’s totals…

Well-known infectious disease expert resigns as Del Sol’s chief medical officer

February 4, 2021 11:28 PM Saul Saenz

EL PASO, Texas — It’s official, Dr. Ogechika Alozie is leaving El Paso’s Del Sol Medical Center. Alozie, a well-respected infectious disease…

Some states begin easing restrictions as Covid-19 hospitalizations and cases decrease

February 4, 2021 8:19 PM CNN Newsource

There is some encouraging news in the fight against Covid-19 as more vaccines are being distributed and several states announced they will ease…

Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to approve its 1-shot virus vaccine

February 4, 2021 4:29 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — Johnson & Johnson asked U.S. regulators Thursday to clear the world’s first single-dose Covid-19 vaccine, an easier-to-use…

People in the LGBTQ community more vulnerable to Covid-19, CDC warns

February 4, 2021 4:25 PM CNN Newsource

People who are part of the LGBTQ community may be more vulnerable to getting Covid-19 and may be more susceptible to a severe form of Covid-19,…

Coronavirus variant on track to become dominant in Florida and California hot spots, testing company says

February 4, 2021 2:25 PM CNN Newsource

A more contagious coronavirus variant is on the rise in the United States and could become dominant in hot spots like Florida and Southern California…

‘I hope it’s not Super Bowl-Spreader Sunday’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson

February 4, 2021 10:59 PM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the…

Can you mix vaccines? UK trial aims to find out

February 4, 2021 10:09 AM CNN

UK scientists have launched the world’s first study examining whether different coronavirus vaccines can safely be used for two-dose regimens,…

US coronavirus death toll could hit 530,000 this month. That would be 1 death per minute over the last year

February 4, 2021 8:59 AM CNN Newsource

The United States’ coronavirus death toll could reach 534,000 by February 27, according to an ensemble forecast by the US Centers for Disease…

New data shows many Black Americans remain hesitant to get Covid-19 vaccine

February 4, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

More than half of Black adults in the US remain hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine and experts say new data underscores the need to prioritize…

El Paso reports 31 virus deaths, most in single day since December

February 4, 2021 6:28 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced 31 additional coronavirus-related deaths Thursday mornings, the most reported in a…

Not all face coverings are equal — tips to choose the safest one as new variants emerge

February 4, 2021 5:55 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —Nearly one year into the pandemic, wearing a face covering has become the new norm. Still, not all face masks are created…

The US coronavirus death toll could reach 530,000 this month. That would be one every minute of the pandemic

February 4, 2021 5:40 AM CNN Newsource

There could be up to 534,000 Covid-19 deaths by February 27, according to an ensemble forecast by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Here’s why that second coronavirus shot can be such a doozy

February 4, 2021 5:34 AM CNN Newsource

So you finally got your coronavirus vaccine. It took weeks of waiting, maybe a few calls before hitting the jackpot with a drive-through vaccination…

How to prepare for your Covid-19 vaccination — advice from Dr. Wen

February 4, 2021 5:08 AM CNN Newsource

As more people around the world get access to the coronavirus vaccines, many questions remain. Will it work? Will there be side effects? Do I need to…

The US may soon have its first standards for consumer face masks. Are they strict enough?

February 4, 2021 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

American consumers may be about to get the first standards for face masks. The coronavirus pandemic triggered a sudden intense need for masks that…

Many doctors have negative perceptions of patients with disabilities — and that impacts quality of care, study finds

February 4, 2021 3:20 AM CNN Newsource

More than 82% of American doctors say they believe patients with significant disabilities have a worse quality of life than people who don’t…

Covid destroyed lives spent together. Now those left behind must say farewell by Zoom

February 3, 2021 10:51 PM CNN

Trish Skinner and her husband sit on a couch, flip open their iPad cover, and open Zoom. Skinner is attending her father’s funeral. Dozens of…

Younger adults are biggest spreaders of Covid-19, study suggests

February 3, 2021 7:39 PM CNN Newsource

A new study suggests that the biggest spreaders of coronavirus in the US are adults aged 20 to 49, but that doesn’t mean they should be pushed…

About 15% of El Pasoans are believed to be immune to Covid-19

February 3, 2021 7:23 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — How much of El Paso County is immune to Covid-19 right now? A rough estimate suggests 15 percent of residents have reached some…

20% of El Paso’s vaccine doses to be set aside for ‘super seniors’

February 3, 2021 5:53 PM Jerry Najera

EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso announced Wednesday that it will be dedicating 20% of its weekly vaccination hub allocation to the Borderland’s…

Global Covid-19 vaccine confidence is rising, survey shows

February 3, 2021 5:59 PM CNN Newsource

Global vaccine confidence is rising, according to a survey released Wednesday showing that 54% of respondents across 15 countries would get a…

New Mexico health leaders say virus cases trend down, vaccines rise; 5 new deaths in southern counties

February 3, 2021 2:14 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins and Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase shared encouraging news during…

World’s first face and hands transplant gives New Jersey man a second chance at life

February 3, 2021 4:42 PM CNN

It’s been more than two years since Joe Dimeo could smile. In July 2018, Dimeo, 20 at the time, fell asleep at the wheel of his car on Route 22…