Health Archives

The face mask that could end the pandemic

January 23, 2021 8:24 AM CNN

Getting Americans masked up is a top priority for the Biden administration. Biden, who calls wearing masks “a patriotic act,” signed an…

CDC reports record number of daily Covid-19 vaccinations as states struggle with supply

January 23, 2021 12:57 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported its biggest one-day increase in Covid-19 vaccinations Friday as more states said they are…

Foods that can reduce stress

January 22, 2021 11:58 PM CNN Newsource

Stress levels may be high these days, but did you know that what we choose to eat can help to reduce stress, ultimately allowing us to take charge of…

More vaccines could be coming soon and they could be a big boost to the rollout

January 22, 2021 10:36 PM CNN Newsource

States may be scrambling for vaccines now, but the United States could see additional Covid-19 vaccines by the end of March, if not sooner. Millions…

Doña Ana County has 15% of state’s nearly 1,000 new virus infections

January 22, 2021 6:46 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico have now surpassed 167,700 since the pandemic began. That includes 921…

New Mexico reverses course, won’t vaccinate educators ahead of others

January 22, 2021 3:40 PM Kate Bieri

Editor’s note: NMDOH spokesman Matt Bieber tells ABC-7 the state did not intend to open up the next category of vaccine distribution to teachers and…

UTEP undertakes high-tech effort to sanitize Don Haskins Center amid pandemic

January 22, 2021 5:09 PM Nate Ryan

EL PASO, Texas — Socially distant seating prevents contact at the Don Haskins Center, but UTEP staff still has to keep the arena sanitized. To do…

Immunize El Paso will partner with SISD to offer a drive-thru vaccination site

January 22, 2021 5:40 PM JC Navarrete

EL PASO, Texas — Immunize El Paso announced Friday that it will partner with the Socorro Independent School District to expand Covid-19 vaccine…

Severe allergic reactions to Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are rare, CDC says

January 22, 2021 4:48 PM CNN Newsource

Severe allergic reactions to Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine are rare, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A CDC report…

Texas doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine was trying to use leftover doses, attorney says

January 22, 2021 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — A Texas public health doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine was trying to use leftover doses so they…

Study finds 60% of Americans don’t know where or when to get a Covid-19 vaccine

January 22, 2021 3:07 PM CNN Newsource

About 6 in 10 Americans don’t know when or where to get a coronavirus vaccine, according to a survey released Friday from the Kaiser Family…

The US can vaccinate up to 85% of adults and begin a return to normal by fall, Fauci says

January 22, 2021 12:47 PM CNN Newsource

Despite challenges with distributing and administering Covid-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of adults by the end…

New U.K. coronavirus variant appears to be more deadly

January 22, 2021 11:46 AM Associated Press

LONDON, England — There is now some evidence that a new coronavirus variant first identified in southeast England carries a higher risk of death…

Walmart will expand Covid-19 vaccinations to more states – including Texas

January 22, 2021 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Walmart is rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine in more states as the Biden administration tries to accelerate…

Covid-19 is causing ambulance delays and longer ER waits — even for those without coronavirus

January 22, 2021 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

Imagine suffering a serious accident and calling 911 but not getting an ambulance immediately. Or having a severe asthma attack and fighting for…

UTEP to begin vaccinating students, staff after getting 1st shipment of doses

January 22, 2021 5:49 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The University of Texas at El Paso has received its first shipment of the Covid-19 vaccine. The university received nearly…

The US can vaccinate up to 85% of US adults and begin a return to normal by fall, Fauci says

January 22, 2021 5:19 AM CNN Newsource

Despite challenges with the distribution and administration of Covid-19 vaccines, the US “can and should” vaccinate 70-85% of US adults…

Hand sanitizer is hurting more children’s eyes, some severely, study finds. Here’s how to protect your kid

January 22, 2021 4:59 AM CNN Newsource

Hand hygiene is an important way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 and, when soap and water isn’t available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer is…

CDC still working on goal to double coronavirus sequences to expand hunt for mutations

January 22, 2021 4:47 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not meet a goal to quickly ramp up surveillance for possibly dangerous coronavirus mutations,…

12 virus deaths, more than 500 cases added in El Paso

January 22, 2021 4:20 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 12 coronavirus-related deaths and 525 new cases Friday morning. All 12 of…

Fauci: Vaccinations will help coronavirus variants from emerging

January 22, 2021 12:51 AM CNN Newsource

Covid-19 vaccinations will not only help stop the virus from spreading, they will also hamper the coronavirus’ ability to mutate into new…

El Paso launches new vaccine sign-up website; 10,000 more doses on way

January 21, 2021 10:22 AM Jim Parker

UPDATE: After unveiling a new online registration system to sign-up for conronavirus vaccinations, El Paso officials on Thursday afternoon announced…

Southern New Mexico sees triple-digit case increase, 5 new virus deaths

January 21, 2021 9:01 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Triple-digit increases in Las Cruces’ Doña Ana County (125) and Albuquerque’s Bernallillo County (232) were among the…

Texas doctor charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine

January 21, 2021 7:01 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — A public health doctor in Texas has been charged with stealing a vial of Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Harris County…

‘Fat but fit’ is a myth when it comes to heart health, new study shows

January 21, 2021 5:34 PM CNN Newsource

The negative effects of excess body fat on heart health can’t be canceled out by maintaining an active lifestyle, according to new research.…

Loss of smell drives Covid-19 survivors to get creative in the kitchen

January 21, 2021 4:32 PM CNN Newsource

Emergency physician Dr. Alex Yeats had just whipped up what seemed like an appetizing dinner option when his wife let him know she wasn’t…

Fauci returns to White House briefing room under Biden, calls it ‘liberating’

January 21, 2021 3:00 PM ABC News, CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The nation’s top expert on infectious diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci offered a glimmer…

Eli Lilly’s antibody therapy helps prevent Covid-19 in nursing homes, drugmaker says

January 21, 2021 3:32 PM CNN Newsource

Eli Lilly and Company’s monoclonal antibody combination therapy helped prevent symptomatic Covid-19 infection among nursing home residents and…

Florida issues new Covid-19 vaccine residency rules to cut down on ‘vaccine tourism’

January 21, 2021 3:01 PM CNN

Florida issued new health guidelines Thursday in an attempt to cut down on “vaccine tourism,” requiring that Covid-19 vaccines be given…

Emerging evidence suggests new coronavirus variant could be problematic for vaccines

January 21, 2021 2:23 PM CNN Newsource

As researchers around the world race to see if new coronavirus variants will pose a problem for the vaccines, a second study in two days says a…