Health Archives

US cases top 32,000 as New York governor estimates 40% to 80% of state will get coronavirus

March 23, 2020 4:12 AM CNN

At least 400 people have died due to the novel coronavirus in the United States, another grim milestone as the number of US cases topped 32,000 on…

Craving carbs and sleeping badly while social distancing? Here’s how to cope

March 23, 2020 3:48 AM CNN

You’ve been practicing social isolation for a couple of weeks now, and suddenly you can’t stop devouring every sweet thing in sight. You…

Borderland closures & cancellations due to coronavirus

March 14, 2020 6:47 PM Jim Parker

Here’s a roundup of Borderland region major closures and cancellations due to coronavirus concerns. School closures in El Paso & New MexicoTexas…

Texas declines shelter-in-place order as number of virus cases swells to 616; El Paso County has 9 infections

March 22, 2020 6:39 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott declined at a news conference Sunday to follow the lead of other states with a statewide “shelter in place”…

Gov. Abbott issues orders to postpone non-essential surgeries, expand Texas hospital capacity amid warning about lack of beds

March 22, 2020 4:13 PM Associated Press, Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced new measures Sunday to free up hospital resources to address the coronavirus pandemic, as Texas saw…

Number of virus cases in Doña Ana County doubles from 2 to 4; New Mexico’s total is 65

March 22, 2020 2:59 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced eight new cases of coronavirus, with two of those new…

President Trump deploying National Guard in NY, California, Washington as U.S. now 3rd highest globally in virus cases

March 22, 2020 9:45 AM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Guard will be deployed to assist in the fight against the coronavirus in the hard-hit states of New York, California…

Former CDC director: There’s a long war ahead and our Covid-19 response must adapt

March 22, 2020 8:23 PM CNN

Different times call for different measures. When Covid-19 hit China, I was concerned, as were many public health professionals, about what could…

A New York hospital system is barring visitors, including partners, during childbirth due to coronavirus risk

March 22, 2020 4:05 PM CNN

A health care system in New York is no longer allowing visitors, including partners, for its patients about to give birth, citing coronavirus risk.…

Kentucky’s Rand Paul becomes 1st U.S. senator to test positive for virus

March 22, 2020 11:44 AM Associated Press, ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul said he has tested positive for Covid-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The Republican is the…

El Paso area school districts providing free meals for students

March 22, 2020 10:19 AM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso area school districst are providing free meals for children 18 or younger regardless of enrollment or income status.…

New Mexico hair, nail salons advised to limit number of customers to 10 at a time

March 22, 2020 10:27 AM Shelby Montgomery

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists is asking all nail and hair salons to only allow 10 people at one time,…

Nurse sews reusable face masks amid COVID-19 shortage

March 22, 2020 10:16 AM CNN

Click here for updates on this story PLATTSMOUTH, NE (WOWT ) — Today we heard from the coronavirus task force about a…

FEMA head can’t say how many masks are going to hospitals; doctors say they don’t have enough supplies

March 22, 2020 8:56 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency could not say in interviews Sunday how many medical masks the federal…

CDC offers online triage for coronavirus testing

March 21, 2020 11:19 PM CNN

A online bot nicknamed Clara is acting as triage for healthcare providers in the US as demand for coronavirus testing continues to surge. The US…

2 more soldiers test positive as number of virus cases at Fort Bliss grows to 3

March 21, 2020 10:27 PM Jim Parker

FORT BLISS, Texas — Two additional soldiers at Fort Bliss have tested positive for novel coronavirus, military officials said late Saturday night,…

Trump says Congress close to deal on potential $2 trillion virus relief package

March 21, 2020 10:29 AM ABC News, Associated Press

UPDATE: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced late Saturday that all sides were “very close” to a bipartisan resolution.…

U.S. coronavirus death toll hits 300 as more states urge residents to stay home

March 21, 2020 7:53 PM CNN

More than 300 people in the United States have now died from coronavirus, as the illness tightens its grip on the country and prompts fears of…

Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence test negative for coronavirus, White House says

March 21, 2020 7:01 PM CNN

Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence have both tested negative for coronavirus, his spokeswoman announced Saturday evening.…

Donations of respirator masks and other medical supplies needed at American hospitals coming from unlikely sources

March 21, 2020 4:18 PM CNN

Dentists and other businesses are donating equipment and supplies to hospitals that are reporting or suffering shortages while treating coronavirus…

2nd confirmed virus case in Doña Ana County: Woman in her 20s infected

March 21, 2020 2:32 PM Jim Parker, Brenda De Anda-Swann

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A woman in her 20s is the second confirmed case of coronavirus in Doña Ana County, according to the New Mexico Department…

Number of coronavirus cases in Texas now tops 300, with 5 dead

March 21, 2020 12:19 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

DALLAS, Texas — The number of coronavirus cases in Texas now tops 300, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Saturday. The department…

Hospitals press for $100 billion in Congressional stimulus package

March 21, 2020 3:40 PM CNN

Some hospitals are running low on cash after canceling many elective procedures to devote more resources to the coronavirus outbreak. Executives from…

Here’s everything you need to know about social distancing

March 21, 2020 3:17 PM CNN

To stop the spread of coronavirus, health officials have instructed the public to practice social distancing — staying home, avoiding crowds…

U.S.-Mexico border crossing now restricted: Find out what is considered essential travel

March 21, 2020 2:04 PM Shelby Montgomery, Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — As of Saturday, Mexican border restrictions were officially in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Only essential…

At least 793 more virus deaths in Italy, over 6,500 new cases in 24-hour record

March 21, 2020 11:10 AM Associated Press

ROME, Italy — The coronavirus pandemic took an increasingly bleak toll Saturday as Italy’s tally of cases and deaths keeps rising, with new…

Hundreds of cars line up at El Paso County Coliseum for Operation Hope free food giveaway

March 21, 2020 12:26 PM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — Starting the night before, hundreds of cars lined the streets outside the El Paso County Colisuem for local non-profit Operation…

Lt. governor of New Mexico under self-quarantine, urges people to follow virus test instructions

March 21, 2020 12:04 PM Shelby Montgomery

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — With the number of confirmed positive cases of coronavirus in New Mexico growing to 43 including Dona Ana County’s first…

Sun Metro offers free rides, makes schedule changes in response to virus

March 21, 2020 11:41 AM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — Sun Metro will be waiving all bus fares starting Sunday and will make schedule changes on Monday in response to the coronavirus…

FDA authorizes new rapid test for coronavirus that gives results in just 45 minutes

March 21, 2020 10:55 AM Jim Parker

WASHINGTON, DC — The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday approved the first coronavirus test that can be performed entirely at the…