Realtor groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to block CDC’s eviction moratorium
WASHINGTON, DC — A coalition of Realtor groups asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday night to block the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Thousands of emails from and to Fauci during the pandemic’s early days were published: Here’s what they show about him
Dr. Anthony Fauci was a regular on American televisions as the pandemic unfolded across the country and millions looked to the leading expert for…
Continue Reading White House unveils global vaccine sharing program; 75% of excess doses go to international alliance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is unveiling President Joe Biden’s plans to share Covid-19 vaccines with the world, including directing 75% of…
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No new virus deaths, 26 cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported did not report any new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. El Paso…
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All 33 New Mexico counties now in Turquoise on state’s re-opening map
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Wednesday issued a new public health order that placed each of New Mexico’s 33 counties in…
Continue Reading Free beer, other incentives in Biden effort to get Americans vaccinated by July 4
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “National Month of Action” and outlined additional steps his…
Continue Reading 2 new virus deaths, 21 added cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported two coronavirus-related deaths and 21 new cases Wednesday. The latest…
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Pregnant El Paso mom with Covid gives birth early to get life-saving treatment
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — El Paso mother of five Megan von Prittwitz was eight months pregnant when she was airlifted to an Albuquerque hospital…
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Samaniego seeks to vaccinate Juarez before border reopens
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego is in talks with Ciudad Juarez officials to open a vaccination hub in El Paso that would…
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New Mexico launches vaccination lottery with $5M grand prize
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico bet big Tuesday that cash can persuade people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, offering the largest…
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Mobile vaccinations for Texas businesses, homebound offered
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas state officials want to make it easier for residents to get vaccinated. The state has launched a new call center to…
Continue Reading 55% of El Pasoans fully vaccinated for Covid; 1 new virus death
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported one coronavirus-related death and 10 new cases Tuesday. The death of a…
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Memorial Day in El Paso sees pandemic change from last year
EL PASO, Texas — It’s the unofficial start to summer Monday as people gather to honor soldiers on Memorial Day and things are looking different in…
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No new El Paso virus deaths, active cases under 1,000 for day 3
EL PASO, Texas — The number of active Covid-19 infections in El Paso County remained below 1,000 for a third-straight day on Sunday, health…
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El Paso Catholic churches to re-open at 100% capacity
EL PASO, Texas — All El Paso catholic churches will be able to open at 100 percent capacity starting June 1. The Catholic Diocese of El Paso…
Continue Reading 2 new El Paso virus deaths are young men; active infections stay below 1,000
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported two new coronavirus deaths on Saturday, both young men – one in his 20s and the other in…
Continue Reading Active cases dip below 1,000 in El Paso; 2 additional virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported two coronavirus-related deaths, and 53 new cases Friday morning. El Paso County’s…
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Thousands of Texans still waiting on Covid funeral help as FEMA gets ‘largest number of applications in agency’s history’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A new Federal Emergency Managment Agency funeral assistance program aims to help families pay for COVID-19 funerals they did…
Continue Reading CVS is handing out prizes for Covid-19 vaccinations
CVS Health is tempting people who are hesitant to get the Covid-19 vaccine with lavish prizes — some of which were forbidden just a year ago. The…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 4 virus deaths, 21 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four coronavirus-related deaths and 21 new cases Thursday morning. El Paso…
Continue Reading Active cases in El Paso at lowest level since last June; 3 additional virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported three coronavirus-related deaths and 23 new cases Wednesday morning. The county’s…
Continue Reading U.S. reaches milestone of 50% of adults fully vaccinated for Covid
WASHINGTON, DC — The White House says the United States on Tuesday will reach 50% of American adults fully vaccinated for Covid-19. President Joe…
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Moderna says its Covid-19 shot works in kids as young as 12
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — Moderna said Tuesday its Covid-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12, a step that could put the shot on track…
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‘Totally different situation’: El Paso County Judge concerned over Juarez vaccination rate
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso is reporting several positive Covid-19 trends. Hospitalizations and the county’s positivity rate have been…
Continue Reading 2/3 of El Pasoans partially vaccinated; 2 new virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County surpassed an important vaccination milestone Tuesday. Two-thirds of eligible El Pasoans are now partially…
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Mask requirements relaxed in Las Cruces; city seeks to ‘get creative’ to use extra vaccine doses
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — On Monday afternoon, the Las Cruces City Council voted to extend the mayor’s emergency proclamation relaxing face mask…
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100% capacity now set for Chihuahuas, Locomotive games
EL PASO, Texas – Attendance for future El Paso Chihuahuas baseball games and El Paso Locomotive FC soccer matches will be allowed at 100%…
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El Paso Humane Society advises preparing your pandemic pets for your return to the office
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As more people get the Covid-19 vaccine, more employers are considering bringing back employees in person to workplaces.…
Continue Reading El Paso reports just 1 new virus case, but 2 additional deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For the first time since the early days of the pandemic, the El Paso Department of Public Health announced only one new…
Continue Reading 8 U.S. states reach critical Covid vaccination milestone; Texas & New Mexico not among them
As U.S. officials push for more vaccinations amid slowing demand across the country, another state has now crossed an important milestone. Rhode…
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