Parents can now check virus data on Texas, El Paso childcare centers
EL PASO, Texas– For the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19, parents can now check the cases reported at their children’s childcare…
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NM sees 150 new virus cases: Albuquerque area has more than twice as many as Doña Ana County
SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials on Friday reported 150 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the state’s total to 24,095…
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El Paso reports 4 new virus deaths, big drop in active cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four new coronavirus-related deaths Friday morning. The death toll now…
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Doña Ana has 1 of New Mexico’s 5 new deaths as leaders say more virus fight needed for reopening
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials on Thursday reported an additional 208 coronavirus cases and five more deaths, including a…
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State of Texas to start posting virus case data from public schools
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas will soon begin regularly releasing information on Covid-19 cases in public school among students and staff members, Texas…
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‘Lowest numbers we’ve seen in several months’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Joel Hendryx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
Continue Reading 10 new virus deaths in El Paso; man in his 20s among victims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced ten new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. The death toll now…
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Texas virus hospitalizations below 6,000 for 1st time in months, Abbott promises end to case backlog
AUSTIN, TEXAS — The number of coronavirus patients in Texas hospitals fell below 6,000 Wednesday for the first time since June, but…
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New Mexico, Dona Ana virus cases continue drop; governor readies to reopen schools, distribute vaccine
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed hope Wednesday that most elementary school students will be able to return to…
Continue Reading 6 new virus deaths in El Paso; 5th day of weeks-old cases reported
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The coronavirus death toll now stands at 372 in El Paso County. The Department of Public Health reported six new…
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Texas tops 550,000 virus cases as demand for testing drops statewide & in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Texas reported more than 200 additional coronavirus deaths Tuesday as the the total number of infections surpassed 550,000…
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4th virus death reported at infected Las Cruces nursing home as New Mexico deaths total 723
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces nursing home resident was among five new coronavirus deaths reported by state health officials on Tuesday as…
Continue Reading 5 new virus deaths in El Paso; more delayed testing results announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Public Health officials announced five new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The death toll now stands at…
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El Paso’s top doctor warns return to school classrooms will trigger new virus risk for families
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso’s top medical expert voiced concerns on Monday about a possible new source of Covid-19 cases. Appearing before City…
Continue Reading Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths Monday as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues, and…
Continue Reading Otero County has 1 of New Mexico’s 4 new virus deaths, but daily cases continue to drop
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico on Monday reported 95 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and four additional deaths, one…
Continue Reading 3 new virus deaths in El Paso; weeks-old cases reported again
EL PASO, Texas – Public health officials reported Monday morning that Covid-19 had killed another three people in El Paso. The county’s new death…
Continue Reading Daily new virus cases drop for New Mexico, Dona Ana County
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico reported 113 new confirmed Covid-19 cases and three additional deaths on…
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Hundreds more ‘delayed’ virus cases appear in El Paso as new deaths now reported daily for nearly a month
EL PASO, Texas — For a second straight day and the third time in under a week, local health leaders reported significant numbers of delayed positive…
Continue Reading Doña Ana has 3 of state’s 8 new virus deaths; Alamogordo nursing home added to infection list
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported an additional eight deaths Saturday due to the coronavirus, bringing the death total…
Continue Reading El Paso tops 18,000 virus cases – adding roughly 1,000 in 4 days, sets record for deadliest reported week
EL PASO, Texas — In just four days time, El Paso has posted roughly 1,000 additional positive test results of county residents for coronavirus,…
Continue Reading 3rd virus death reported at infected Las Cruces nursing home as New Mexico tops 700 deaths
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces nursing home resident was among a half-dozen new coronavirus deaths reported by state health officials on…
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U.S. & Mexico again extending border closure to non-essential travel due to virus
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. and Mexico are extending the closure of its shared border for another month to non-essential travel, officials from both…
Continue Reading ‘Heartbroken by the loss’: El Paso breaks record for 2nd straight day; 24 new virus deaths announced
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 24 additional coronavirus-related deaths Friday — the highest single-day…
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Gov. Abbott visits El Paso on its deadliest day of virus pandemic, also pays tribute to Walmart victims
EL PASO, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott visited the Borderland Thursday to meet with local leaders to discuss the coronavirus situation after Texas…
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New Mexico’s governor unveils new criteria for further re-opening as virus cases still too high
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and her cabinet on Thursday unveiled new criteria to be met before more re-openings of the…
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Las Cruces police, state leaders warn face mask exemption cards are fakes
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces police and New Mexico health officials are warning residents about fraudulent face mask exemption cards. The…
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‘I’m hoping the numbers will continue to drop’: Weekly check-in with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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A step-by-step guide for keeping your children safe if they return to school classrooms
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands of students in the Borderland have now returned to classes for the new school year online. Right now, many parents…
Continue Reading Record-breaking day: 20 new virus deaths reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – Public health officials reported a record number of COVID-19 deaths in El Paso Thursday morning. They announced the virus had killed…
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