Some El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies refusing to get vaccinated
EL PASO, Texas — During an El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting, Chief Tom Whitten of the Sheriff’s Office said over 80% of its deputies had…
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White people are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black and Latino Americans
Black and Latino Americans are receiving the Covid-19 vaccine at significantly lower rates than White people — a disparity that health…
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El Paso has 5 virus deaths, 654 new cases – highest increase in 2 weeks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced five new coronavirus-related deaths and 654 new cases Tuesday morning. It’s the highest,…
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Texas’ Covid-19 hospitalizations falling from record highs
AUSTIN, Texas — The number of hospitalized Covid-19 patients in Texas continues to fall from record highs as the state nears the end of what has…
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Virus cases decline, but deaths remain high with 4 of state’s 12 latest in southern New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Monday reported 494 new coronavirus cases and 12 additional deaths, bringing the statewide total…
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‘It should not have happened:’ New Mexico apologizes for canceling teacher vaccine appointments
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The secretary-designate of the New Mexico Department of Health apologized Monday for the cancellation of more than 1,000…
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New Mexico health officials admit vaccination supply chain issues
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Nearly one quarter of New Mexico’s population has registered to receive a Covid-19 vaccination, but top health…
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Stimulus checks, unemployment and more: Here’s the aid that’s coming — and what might be coming soon
There’s lots of talk of all the federal assistance going to Americans and small businesses in need. But while some is already approved, not all…
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Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine is expected to be protective against new variants
The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…
Continue Reading 3 virus deaths, 254 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced three coronavirus-related deaths and 254 new cases Monday morning. It’s the fewest number…
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Over 13,000 El Pasoans now fully vaccinated against virus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly 63,000 people had received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine in El Paso as of Monday morning, according to…
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Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has Covid-19, says symptoms are mild
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Sunday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and that the symptoms are…
Continue Reading Increase in Covid-19 Deaths slows somewhat in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — There has been a decrease in the number of reported new deaths in Texas due to Covid-19, according to the state health…
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Project Amistad has $4M to help El Pasoans hurt by pandemic pay past due utility bills
EL PASO, Texas – Project Amistad has received a $4 million grant from the city of El Paso to help residents hurt by the pandemic pay their utility…
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El Paso sees 2 new virus deaths, over 500 added cases as vaccination rate nears 10%
EL PASO, Texas — Two new deaths and 537 additional coronavirus cases were reported Sunday morning in El Paso County by health officials. That raised…
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SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico on Saturday reported 859 additional Covid-19 cases and 38 more deaths, increasing the state’s pandemic totals…
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UMC registration for 5,000 vaccinations were filled up in just 5 minutes
UPDATE: University Medical Center said all of its latest vaccination appointments were booked within five minutes of online registration going live…
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Antibody infusion treatment saves 100 El Pasoans from virus hospitalization
EL Paso, Texas – The doctor in charge of overseeing the Covid-19 antibody infusion treatment site believes it has saved more than 100 El Pasoans…
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FDA gives approval for syringes to extract an extra dose from vials of the Covid-19 vaccine
As the US set a new daily record for Covid-19 inoculations and states clamored for more vaccine supplies, Pfizer and the FDA said pharmacists and…
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At least 1 in 3 Covid-19 infections are asymptomatic, study suggests
TORONTO, Canada (CTV News) — A review of 61 studies and reports comprising more than 1.8 million people suggests that at least one in three…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 5 new virus deaths; active cases just above 35k, 20% are kids
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported five new Covid-19 deaths and 481 additional cases on Saturday morning, for a cumulative total of…
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The face mask that could end the pandemic
Getting Americans masked up is a top priority for the Biden administration. Biden, who calls wearing masks “a patriotic act,” signed an…
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Doña Ana County has 15% of state’s nearly 1,000 new virus infections
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico have now surpassed 167,700 since the pandemic began. That includes 921…
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New Mexico reverses course, won’t vaccinate educators ahead of others
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…
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UTEP undertakes high-tech effort to sanitize Don Haskins Center amid pandemic
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…
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Immunize El Paso will partner with SISD to offer a drive-thru vaccination site
EL PASO, Texas — Immunize El Paso announced Friday that it will partner with the Socorro Independent School District to expand Covid-19 vaccine…
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New U.K. coronavirus variant appears to be more deadly
LONDON, England — There is now some evidence that a new coronavirus variant first identified in southeast England carries a higher risk of death…
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Walmart will expand Covid-19 vaccinations to more states – including Texas
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas — Walmart is rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine in more states as the Biden administration tries to accelerate…
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UTEP to begin vaccinating students, staff after getting 1st shipment of doses
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…
Continue Reading 12 virus deaths, more than 500 cases added in El Paso
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…
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