Japan formally OKs Pfizer vaccine, paving the way to begin inoculations this week
TOKYO (AP) — Japan has formally approved its first Covid-19 vaccine and says it will start nationwide inoculations within days, but months behind…
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How to rekindle the flame that the pandemic extinguished
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but how can you miss your love if they never go away? It’s a question many couples may be asking this…
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New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland put into 3-day lockdown after 3 unexplained virus cases found
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland will be placed in a three-day lockdown beginning just before midnight…
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Southern New Mexico has just 1 of state’s 14 latest virus deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico on Saturday reported 571 additional confirmed Covid-19 cases and 14 deaths, increasing the state’s…
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Nearly a third of US adults are undecided about the Covid-19 vaccine. Some say friends and family could sway them
Though officials and health experts say the end of the Covid-19 pandemic will rely on a large proportion of Americans being inoculated, nearly a…
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How to love yourself this Galentine’s Day
Who needs Valentine’s Day during a year when getting close to people means you could catch a lot more than a case of lovesick? This is the…
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8 more El Paso virus deaths as pandemic toll hits 1,828
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported eight additional coronavirus deaths on Saturday morning, raising the county’s official pandemic…
Continue Reading Nearly a third of US adults are undecided about the Covid-19 vaccine. They say friends and family could sway them
Though officials and health experts say the end of the Covid-19 pandemic will rely on a large proportion of Americans being inoculated, nearly a…
Continue Reading Pharmacies start administering their first 1 million Covid-19 vaccine doses from federal government
More retail pharmacies around the country began administering Covid-19 vaccines by appointment on Friday under a new federal program that is shipping…
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3rd-grader inspires legislation in Congress to help those with hearing loss
At just 9 years old, Ally Tumblin has inspired legislation in Congress that could help thousands of Americans pay for hearing aid devices by…
Continue Reading Small triumphs, some glitches as nationwide Covid-19 vaccine pharmacy program takes off
Adam Bayer and his wife Traci own Hillcrest Pharmacy, located in the 11,000-person town of Vernon, Texas. It’s one of the pharmacies receiving…
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What is a heart healthy diet? El Paso cardiologist says it doesn’t have to be restrictive or complicated
EL PASO, Texas – Whether you’ve recently had heart surgery, had it years ago, or just want to eat healthier to protect your heart, local cardiologist…
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El Paso doctor answers questions about Covid-19 variants
EL PASO, Texas – We’ve heard a lot about the variants of the coronavirus. How many are there? Are the vaccines effective against them? We asked Dr.…
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Texas tops 40,000 deaths from Covid-19 pandemic
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Texas reported 324 more deaths Friday from the coronavirus as the state’s pandemic death toll topped 40,000. The Texas…
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3 more virus deaths in southern New Mexico; Doña Ana County 2nd in state for new cases
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico reported 407 new cases of coronavirus on Friday and 23 additional deaths. Three of the latest deaths…
Continue Reading CDC issues warning about cheeses such as queso fresco due to listeria
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to fresh and soft cheeses such as queso…
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CDC issues warning about ‘Hispanic-style’ cheeses such as queso fresco due to listeria
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to fresh and soft cheeses such as queso…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccination is key for people with underlying health conditions, but access varies state to state
When AJ McCulloch received a first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, she said a wave of emotions overcame her — but the strongest was relief.…
Continue Reading Vaccines — despite variants — are still good news
As a third vaccine against Covid-19 stands ready to be evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization, I feel the…
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UMC rescheduling 5,000 2nd dose vaccine appointments; delaying 1st dose sign ups
EL PASO, Texas – University Medical Center announced Friday that it will reschedule 5,000 appointments for second doses of the Moderna Covid-19…
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City of El Paso likely to receive virus testing kits for possible migrant surge
EL PASO, Texas — As the number of undocumented immigrants arriving at the border continues to climb, El Paso city officials are crafting a plan to…
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CDC gives new guidelines for re-opening schools, says in-person can be done safely
WASHINGTON, DC — The nation’s top public health agency on Friday provided a road-map for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic,…
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Biden meets with New Mexico governor, others to discuss Covid relief & vaccines
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden met with a bipartisan group of governors and mayors, including New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, at the…
Continue Reading Vitamin C, zinc don’t lessen Covid-19 symptoms, study finds
Can vitamin C and zinc help you fight off Covid-19? No, not even at high doses, according to the first randomized clinical trial to test the two…
Continue Reading How chocolate fell in love with Valentine’s Day
In Western culture, romantic letters have been part of Valentine’s Day since the Middle Ages. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer, best known for “The…
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4 more virus deaths, 432 new cases in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported four new coronavirus-related deaths and 432 new cases Friday morning. The latest…
Continue Reading Southern New Mexico has 5 new virus deaths as governor goes to ask Biden for more vaccines
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico has now reported nearly 180,000 Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began, including more than 540 additional cases…
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Abbott says he’ll likely lift virus restrictions ‘soon’ in Texas
DALLAS, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday that announcements are likely “coming soon” about relaxing Covid-19 restrictions…
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Over 9,000 virus patients in New York were released from hospitals into nursing homes under state order
NEW YORK (AP) — More than 9,000 recovering coronavirus patients in New York state were released from hospitals into nursing homes under a…
Continue Reading Rheumatoid arthritis drug reduces risk of death for severely ill hospitalized Covid-19 patients, researchers say
Tocilizumab, an intravenous anti-inflammatory drug used for rheumatoid arthritis, has been shown to reduce the risk of death for patients…
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