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New Mexico’s virus death toll tops 3,000 as state says it doesn’t expect to run out of vaccine

January 20, 2021 4:34 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state’s Covid-19 death toll surpassed 3,000 on Wednesday as an additional 34 fatalities related to complications stemming…

Nearly 1,000 missing UTEP virus vaccines now to arrive on Thursday

January 19, 2021 7:57 PM David Burge

UPDATE, Jan. 20: A shipping snafu over the MLK holiday that left UTEP without an expected shipment of nearly 1,000 coronavirus vaccine doses has been…

Marijuana abuse by youth with mood disorders linked to suicide attempts, self-harm and death, study finds

January 20, 2021 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

Heavy use of marijuana by teens and young adults with mood disorders — such as depression and bipolar disorder — is linked to an…

Biden’s first executive order will require masks on federal property

January 20, 2021 6:50 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden, who plans to make the coronavirus pandemic his top priority, will begin his presidency by asking Americans to wear masks…

El Paso surpasses 1,600 virus-related deaths

January 20, 2021 4:34 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced nine new coronavirus-related deaths and 444 new cases Wednesday morning.…

Officials call for more vaccine doses as the US death toll passes 400,000

January 20, 2021 2:03 AM CNN

A funeral bell tolled at the Washington National Cathedral 400 times Tuesday, once for every thousand Americans who have died of Covid-19 in the…

Officials call for more vaccine doses as the US death toll exceeds 400,000

January 20, 2021 1:32 AM CNN Newsource

A funeral bell tolled at the Washington National Cathedral 400 times Tuesday, once for every thousand Americans who have died of the Covid-19…

Preemies may have greater risk of premature death as adults, study suggests

January 20, 2021 1:12 AM CNN Newsource

One in 10 babies around the world is born prematurely, and the vastly improved survival rates of preemies is one of the most striking advances of…

US surpasses 400,000 deaths from Covid-19

January 20, 2021 12:39 AM CNN

The United States has reported at least 400,000 deaths from Covid-19 since the pandemic began, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University…

El Paso health leaders prepare for phase 2 of vaccinations, including teachers & jail inmates

January 19, 2021 9:44 PM Jesus A. Rodriguez

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials have started anticipating the move to the next phase of Covid-19 vaccinations, making it available to more…

Most Americans say the virus pandemic is out of control, ABC News poll finds

January 19, 2021 8:30 PM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — As President Donald Trump is leaving office, just 1 in 10 Americans say the coronavirus pandemic in the United States is mostly…

Dona Ana County woman in her 30s among 20 New Mexico virus deaths

January 19, 2021 7:34 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico has now confirmed nearly 165,000 Covid-19 infections since the pandemic began while deaths are approaching…

Brazilian officials were warned six days in advance of a looming oxygen crisis in Manaus

January 19, 2021 4:49 PM CNN

Local and federal officials in Brazil were warned of looming oxygen shortages nearly a week before crisis struck in the city of Manaus, the…

Biden calls for remembrance of lives lost at Covid-19 memorial on his inauguration eve

January 19, 2021 3:31 PM ABC News, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President-elect Joe Biden appeared at a memorial for Covid-19 victims at the Lincoln Memorial on Tuesday evening. He will spend the…

Trump administration leaves Biden with ‘confusing’ Covid-19 vaccine numbers and states in limbo

January 19, 2021 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

States across the country say they’re running low on coronavirus vaccine supply, with many officials insisting the vaccine delivery numbers…

It’s chaos as older people struggle to get a Covid-19 vaccine. Here is what you can do

January 19, 2021 2:43 PM CNN Newsource

Nancy Wilkinson knows her way around the internet. Retired from a career in IT support, the 66-year-old was unfazed by the hurdles her Decatur,…

U.S. virus death toll tops 400,000 nearly a year after nation’s 1st case

January 19, 2021 12:37 PM Associated Press

BALTIMORE, Maryland — The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus has topped 400,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The milestone…

Texas again reports more than 300 new virus deaths as Abbott touts ‘remarkable’ vaccine rollout

January 19, 2021 11:09 AM Texas Tribune, Associated Press

HOUSTON, Texas — Texas on Tuesday reported more than 300 new Covid-19 deaths for the fifth time time in the past week as the toll of the pandemic…

More than 60% of all US Covid-19 cases were reported since Election Day. Now experts warn a variant could further fuel spread

January 19, 2021 11:10 AM CNN

The US just surpassed 24 million official Covid-19 cases — and more than 60% of them have been reported since Election Day. The stunning…

Guiding gender-atypical kids through puberty

January 19, 2021 9:51 AM CNN Newsource

My 11-year-old daughter and I cracked open a book I’d bought for her on puberty and changing female bodies. On the very first page it informed…

Risk of ADHD may increase if expectant mother has autoimmune disorder, study says

January 19, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

Women with autoimmune disorders who become pregnant are significantly more likely to have babies that later develop attention deficit hyperactivity…

Man in his 20s among 7 new virus deaths reported in El Paso

January 19, 2021 6:17 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced seven new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. One of the victims was…

States complain that demand for the Covid-19 vaccine is outpacing supply

January 19, 2021 5:16 AM CNN Newsource

Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows there’s still a gap in the number of Covid-19 vaccines that have been…

Norway reviewing deaths of frail and elderly patients vaccinated against Covid-19

January 19, 2021 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

Doctors in Norway are investigating the deaths of 23 elderly patients who had received the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, looking into the…

New Covid-19 cases declined 11% after hitting a peak last week

January 18, 2021 9:06 PM CNN

New Covid-19 cases in the United States have been trending down since hitting a peak last week, but experts say it’s too soon to be overly…

Fire chief says El Paso won’t reach herd immunity goal until next year

January 18, 2021 9:02 PM JC Navarrete

EL PASO, Texas– More than 125,000 residents have registered to receive the Covid-19 vaccine so far. The hope was to reach a level of herd immunity…

Just 1 new Doña Ana County virus death, 48 added cases

January 18, 2021 5:48 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health officials in New Mexico said 628 new coronavirus cases and 26 deaths were reported Monday. Only one of those…

Even a small portion of fried foods can increase risk of heart disease, study says

January 18, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

Eating fried foods may increase your risk for major heart disease and stroke, according to a new analysis of existing research. Compared to those who…