Is going to the beach OK? What about hiking?
Travel bans and closed borders have put wanderlust on hold, and as the United States and other countries grapple with a surge in coronavirus cases,…
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‘Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction’ transcript for March 23: Dr. Gupta answers viewer questions on reinfection, pregnancy and more
Many of you have reached out to us with your questions about the novel coronavirus, so in the most recent episode of “Coronavirus: Fact vs.…
Continue Reading U.S. surgeon general warns ‘this week, it’s going to get bad’ as hospitals struggle to keep up with virus cases
WASHINGTON, DC — The war against coronavirus has intensified across the country as more workers are laid off, medical supplies dwindle, and…
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Number of Juarez virus cases doubles to 4
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Officials in Juarez reported two additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Monday. The two new additions bring the…
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Yale’s massively popular ‘happiness’ course is available free online
As you’re spending more time at home and working to stay sane during the coronavirus pandemic, you might be able to find solace in Yale…
Continue Reading States try to stop hoarding of possible coronavirus treatments
As people have started to stockpile drugs that might possibly treat coronavirus, several states have rushed to set strict prescribing limits in order…
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Fun at-home experiments to do with your kids during virus outbreak from ABC-7 StormTRACK
School closures due to the coronavirus outbreak mean borderland children are about to spend a lot more time at home. That’s challenging on any…
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El Paso County weighs funding options for volunteer-based organizations impacted by pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Commissioners are considering additional funding for the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank and Opportunity Center…
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El Paso area hospitals institute no-visitor policies effective immediately due to virus
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso area hospitals released a joint statement Monday outlining a new no-visitor policy that takes effect immediately. El…
Continue Reading Doctors say loss of sense of smell might be Covid-19 symptom
Doctors in the United States on Sunday called for the loss of sense of smell and taste to be added to the “list of screening tools” for…
Continue Reading Coronavirus symptoms: A list and when to seek help
What are the telling signs that you may have the novel coronavirus, also known as Covid-19? The main list of acute symptoms at this time is actually…
Continue Reading You want a coronavirus test — here’s why your doctor probably won’t give you one
If you want to get a test for the novel coronavirus, you’re in good company. “One of my sisters called me yesterday [and said], ‘I…
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Coronavirus rages as Washington struggles to catch up
Despite declaring war on the coronavirus, a White House playing catch-up and a deadlocked Congress are struggling to cope with the pandemic’s…
Continue Reading Satellite images show less pollution over the US as coronavirus shuts down public places
As millions of Americans are kept from work, school and most public places as coronavirus is on the rise, satellite images show pollution on the…
Continue Reading The introvert’s guide to social distancing
With millions of people social distancing to prevent further spread of the coronavirus around the world, introverts are echoing a native call:…
Continue Reading The extrovert’s guide to social distancing
If you’re an extrovert and the thought of weeks or months of social distancing has you jumping out of your skin, rest assured. Your feelings…
Continue Reading US cases top 32,000 as New York governor estimates 40% to 80% of state will get coronavirus
At least 400 people have died due to the novel coronavirus in the United States, another grim milestone as the number of US cases topped 32,000 on…
Continue Reading Craving carbs and sleeping badly while social distancing? Here’s how to cope
You’ve been practicing social isolation for a couple of weeks now, and suddenly you can’t stop devouring every sweet thing in sight. You…
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Borderland closures & cancellations due to coronavirus
Here’s a roundup of Borderland region major closures and cancellations due to coronavirus concerns. School closures in El Paso & New MexicoTexas…
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Texas declines shelter-in-place order as number of virus cases swells to 616; El Paso County has 9 infections
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott declined at a news conference Sunday to follow the lead of other states with a statewide “shelter in place”…
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Gov. Abbott issues orders to postpone non-essential surgeries, expand Texas hospital capacity amid warning about lack of beds
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott announced new measures Sunday to free up hospital resources to address the coronavirus pandemic, as Texas saw…
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Number of virus cases in Doña Ana County doubles from 2 to 4; New Mexico’s total is 65
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico state health officials on Sunday announced eight new cases of coronavirus, with two of those new…
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President Trump deploying National Guard in NY, California, Washington as U.S. now 3rd highest globally in virus cases
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Guard will be deployed to assist in the fight against the coronavirus in the hard-hit states of New York, California…
Continue Reading Former CDC director: There’s a long war ahead and our Covid-19 response must adapt
Different times call for different measures. When Covid-19 hit China, I was concerned, as were many public health professionals, about what could…
Continue Reading A New York hospital system is barring visitors, including partners, during childbirth due to coronavirus risk
A health care system in New York is no longer allowing visitors, including partners, for its patients about to give birth, citing coronavirus risk.…
Continue Reading Kentucky’s Rand Paul becomes 1st U.S. senator to test positive for virus
WASHINGTON, DC — Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul said he has tested positive for Covid-19, the disease caused by coronavirus. The Republican is the…
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El Paso area school districts providing free meals for students
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso area school districst are providing free meals for children 18 or younger regardless of enrollment or income status.…
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New Mexico hair, nail salons advised to limit number of customers to 10 at a time
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists is asking all nail and hair salons to only allow 10 people at one time,…
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Nurse sews reusable face masks amid COVID-19 shortage
Click here for updates on this story PLATTSMOUTH, NE (WOWT ) — Today we heard from the coronavirus task force about a…
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