1st case of highly contagious UK virus variant found in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico — A more highly contagious variant of Covid-19 has been detected in New Mexico, state officials confirmed Wednesday. The New…
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Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine generates immune response, few side effects, in early trials
Early stage trials of Johnson & Johnson’s experimental coronavirus vaccine show it generated an immune response in nearly all volunteers,…
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Sewage monitoring credited with preventing virus outbreak at Las Cruces juvenile facility
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A wastewater monitoring program launched last month has helped to prevent a Covid-19 outbreak at a juvenile justice…
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‘It gave me peace of mind’: El Paso has used more than half of its initial supply of antibody treatment for Covid patients
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Some United States health officials have voiced concern that some monoclonal antibody treatments are going unused…
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Millions have a real fear of needles. Overcoming that is critical for the vaccine rollout
As a fourth-year medical student at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Amanda Walker knows that vaccinations are both safe and essential.…
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6 new virus deaths in El Paso; active cases rise for 5th straight day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported six new coronavirus-related deaths and 564 new cases Wednesday morning. All six of…
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The ongoing challenge of pandemic fatigue is hitting people hard
Nearly a year of ever-changing public safety guidelines with long days cooped up at home are wearing on many people. People have been social…
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The US has suffered its worst day ever for Covid-19 deaths
The US reported its highest daily number of Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday with more than 4,320 fatalities attributed to the virus. It marked the second…
Continue Reading United States sets record for most Covid-19 deaths reported in one day
The US set a record Tuesday for the most Covid-19 deaths reported in one day since the start of the pandemic, according to data from Johns Hopkins…
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UMC administers 2,000 of the 5,000 vaccines it received in just 2 days at mega-site
EL PASO, Texas — Since being chosen as a vaccine mega-site by the state late last week, University Medical Center received 5,000 vaccines and nearly…
Continue Reading Local health officials doubt federal pivot on Covid-19 vaccines will help in time
The federal government’s about-face on vaccine policy may be too little, too late, local health officials told CNN Tuesday. City and county…
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Doña Ana County sees 5 of New Mexico’s 30 latest virus deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Confirmed Covid-19 cases in New Mexico approached 158,000 as an additional 893 cases were reported Tuesday by state health…
Continue Reading CDC to require all air travelers to US to show negative coronavirus test
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday it will require a negative Covid-19 test from all air passengers entering the United…
Continue Reading The US has averaged more than 3,000 Covid-19 deaths a day over the past week
The magnitude of loss from Covid-19 is now on par with suffering the 9/11 attacks every day. The US averaged more than 3,223 Covid-19 deaths a day…
Continue Reading CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for international passengers flying to US
The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to sign today or Wednesday an order requiring all international…
Continue Reading No limit to benefits of exercise when it comes to cardiovascular disease risk, study finds
It has long been understood that being physically active is good for you, particularly when it comes to preventing things like heart attacks and…
Continue Reading Help dogs and cats cope with separation anxiety when humans return to work
When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed a home a few months ago, he didn’t hesitate to adopt it. He says…
Continue Reading How to talk politics with angry loved ones who disagree with you
Millions of people will sit down at the Thanksgiving table this week across from family members on the opposite side of the political divide. If talk…
Continue Reading 10 ways to de-escalate political discussions with friends and family who disagree with you
The shocking invasion of the US Capitol by a mob of supporters of US President Donald Trump is proof that the anger and frustration that divides…
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Texas lawmakers hope to expand medical marijuana programs this legislative session
AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — Some lawmakers say better medical marijuana programs in the state of Texas make sense as a means to help our economy…
Continue Reading Trump administration reverses course and adopts Biden vaccine distribution plan
WASHINGTON, DC — The Department of Health and Human Services is expected to announce sweeping changes Tuesday in vaccine rollout guidelines in an…
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U.S. asking states to speed Covid-19 vaccines to people over 65, others at risk, no longer hold back 2nd dose
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of Covid-19 vaccines to people older than 65 and others at high risk…
Continue Reading El Paso has 4 added virus deaths, 273 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported four new coronavirus-related deaths Tuesday morning. The latest victims included: 1…
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Texas Department of State Health Services interactive map shows where vaccines are sent in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of State Health Services created a new interactive map which lets users see how many vaccines have been…
Continue Reading The power of a real apology
“Forgiveness” in the time of Covid usually refers to loans, as in TD Bank’s recent announcement that, pending new information, it…
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US reports over 200K new Covid-19 cases every single day for a week straight
The US set a grim milestone Monday as the country recorded over 200,000 new Covid-19 cases for seven straight days, according to John Hopkins…
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El Paso has ‘successful’ launch of mega-vaccination effort as 1,300 get shots in a day
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso was picked by the state of Texas to be a mega-vaccination hub and the community’s emergency management coordinator is…
Continue Reading Moderna thinks its vaccine will protect against the coronavirus for at least a year
Biotechnology company Moderna believes its vaccine should protect people against Covid-19 for at least a year, a top official told investors Monday.…
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Members of the public mistakenly allowed to sign up for Covid-19 vaccination appointments in Kentucky
Members of the general public in Kentucky were mistakenly allowed to sign up for Covid-19 vaccine appointments meant for health care workers,…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccination plan ‘not working,’ former FDA official warns
With Covid-19 hospitalizations surpassing 100,000 for 40 days in a row, officials are trying to ramp up the pace of vaccinations across the United…
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