EPCC trustee who lost both parents, was hospitalized for Covid-19, calls for plasma donors
EL PASO, Texas — The Covid-19 virus has affected thousands of El Pasoans. ABC-7 has been closely following the emotional journey of El Paso…
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As many as 51% of all school employees are at increased risk of Covid-19, study finds
School districts across the country are navigating how to reopen safely amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic, and the results of a new study could…
Continue Reading Coronavirus can spread on airline flights, two studies show
The young woman and her sister had traveled across Europe just as the coronavirus pandemic was taking off there, visiting Milan and Paris before…
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Texas sees 3,978 new virus cases, 123 more deaths as restrictions are set to be loosened
AUSTIN, Texas — More than 3,978 new cases were reported Friday of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, as well as 123 new Covid-19 deaths,…
Continue Reading US coronavirus case rates are ticking up after weeks of decline
Daily US coronavirus cases have been ticking up recently, a trend medical experts have said they won’t want to see as a potentially complicated…
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Dona Ana County has 17 of state’s 154 new virus cases as some restrictions are eased
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials have reported an additional 154 Covid-19 cases, bringing the total since the pandemic began to…
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Trump says every American can get a coronavirus vaccine by April, but health experts say that’s not likely
President Donald Trump claimed Friday there will be enough coronavirus vaccines for every American by April — a claim that doesn’t match…
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After 1st week of school, Canutillo ISD says 2 test positive for virus
CANUTILLO, Texas – Two people in the Canutillo Independent School District have tested positive for Covid-19, the district announced Friday…
Continue Reading Pregnant women with Covid-19 may be at increased risk of preterm delivery, CDC study suggests
Pregnant women with Covid-19 who are hospitalized may be at an increased risk of giving birth prematurely, a new study from the US Centers for…
Continue Reading Covid-19 study suggests to screen recovering athletes for heart inflammation before they return to play
As athletes recover from Covid-19, taking images of their hearts to screen for inflammation may help doctors determine when it could be safe to get…
Continue Reading CDC reverses controversial virus guidelines that said people without symptoms may not need a test
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website has updated, yet again, guidelines for testing people who…
Continue Reading Controversial coronavirus testing guidance came from HHS and didn’t go through CDC scientific review, sources say
A controversial update to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s coronavirus testing guidance last month was not written by CDC…
Continue Reading Study hints Covid-19 may have been in the US as early as December
Researchers believe they have found evidence that the novel coronavirus may have been circulating in the US as early as late December, about a month…
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5 new virus deaths, 96 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department announced five new coronavirus-related deaths Friday. The death toll in El Paso County now…
Continue Reading Is in-person voting safe from Covid-19? It can be if you follow these guidelines
And we’re off! In-person voting has officially started in some parts of the United States for the November 2020 election, with at least 10…
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2 HBCU presidents joined Covid-19 vaccine trials to encourage participation, but past racist experiments haunt such efforts
When the presidents of two historically Black colleges announced they were participating in a Covid-19 vaccine trial, they hoped to encourage other…
Continue Reading 2 HBCU presidents joined Covid-19 vaccine trials to encourage participation, but past racist experiments haunt such efforts
When the presidents of two historically Black colleges announced they were participating in a Covid-19 vaccine trial, they hoped to encourage other…
Continue Reading In a year filled with pandemic and election madness, the Jewish New Year allows for a time to reflect and renew
Can this year just stop already? It’s a thought ricocheting around the world as we cope with Covid-19, quarantine, wildfires and hurricanes.…
Continue Reading Michiganders urged to stay indoors as officials race to stop the spread of a dangerous mosquito-borne disease
Not only are Michigan health officials dealing with the coronavirus, but they’re also trying to contain the spread of a rare mosquito-borne…
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Coronavirus measures may help blunt flu season, experts say
The United States may not see a “double whammy” this fall of both the coronavirus and influenza, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday. The…
Continue Reading Coronavirus measures may help blunt flu season, experts say
The United States may not see a “double whammy” this fall of both the coronavirus and influenza, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday. The…
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Loretto Academy returns to virtual learning after student tests positive for virus
EL PASO, Texas — Middle and high school students at Loretto Academy have returned to online instruction after one student tested positive for…
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El Paso officials applaud governor’s virus order increasing business capacity, but advise caution
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso city, county and health officials dicussed the local Covid-19 situation at a news conference Thursday afternoon following a…
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New Mexico’s governor updates virus orders, allows more activities
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, citing her state’s progress in slowing the spread of the coronavirus, on Thursday announced…
Continue Reading Internal AstraZeneca safety report sheds light on neurological condition suffered by vaccine trial participant
CNN has obtained an internal safety report by pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca that sheds light on the neurological condition suffered by one of the…
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Enough people have to take a Covid-19 vaccine for it to be efficient, Fauci says
If too few Americans get a Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available, it won’t help reduce the spread of the deadly virus, the nation’s…
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‘The numbers aren’t critical, but they are definitely higher’: 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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Texas Gov. Abbott is lifting more virus restrictions, but bars will remain closed
UPDATE: Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday that retail stores, restaurants, gyms, manufacturing facilities and office buildings, museums and…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 5 new virus deaths; 2,801 known active cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five new coronavirus-related deaths were announced Thursday morning in El Paso. The health department said all five victims…
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Nutrition tips for keeping kids healthy as they learn from home
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — By now, many students have returned to either online or in-person instruction for the new school year. Starting new classes…
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