Health Archives

Experts predicted the UK variant would become dominant in the US by March. So, is it?

March 31, 2021 5:00 PM CNN Newsource

Mounting evidence suggests the more contagious coronavirus variant first identified in the UK, which experts believe is partly driving an uptick of…

Two US counties to become testing grounds for regular at-home Covid-19 tests

March 31, 2021 4:11 PM CNN Newsource

Two US counties will receive a surge of free, rapid, at-home Covid-19 tests in an effort to study how people use them and how that impacts Covid-19…

A dangerous coronavirus variant is wreaking havoc in parts of Europe. Experts fear US could be next

March 31, 2021 1:31 PM CNN

A dangerous coronavirus variant is wreaking havoc in other parts of the world, so the US must stick with safety measures over the next few months to…

Lab leak Covid-19 theory is like something out of a comic book, virologist says

March 31, 2021 12:56 PM CNN Newsource

Theories about a laboratory leak being the source of the coronavirus pandemic sound like something out of a comic book, one virologist says. Dr.…

The American Red Cross is in critical need of blood donations right now. Here’s how to donate

March 31, 2021 12:15 PM CNN Newsource

Despite the country slowly opening up after a year of Covid-19 restrictions, the amount of blood donations needed has stayed in high demand. American…

All New Mexicans ages 16+ will be eligible for Covid-19 vaccination starting April 5

March 31, 2021 10:38 AM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico will open Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to all New Mexicans ages 16 and over beginning April 5.…

EU says still ‘no evidence’ to support restricting use of AstraZeneca vaccine

March 31, 2021 9:02 AM Associated Press

BERLIN (AP) — The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus…

CDC says Covid-19 was 3rd leading cause of death last year

March 31, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in the United States last year, after heart disease and cancer, according to…

Dr. Leana Wen: Why I’m glad I took part in the Johnson & Johnson vaccine trial

March 31, 2021 8:45 AM CNN Newsource

There are three Covid-19 vaccines authorized by the US Food and Drug Administration, and they all required that each vaccine manufacturer conduct…

Pfizer says virus vaccine 100% effective in kids as young as 12

March 31, 2021 6:23 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Clinical trial results of Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine showed its efficacy is 100% and it is well tolerated in…

El Paso sees 17 more virus deaths, increases pandemic total to 2,400

March 31, 2021 4:36 AM Mauricio Casillas

El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 17 new coronavirus-related deaths and 277 new cases Wednesday morning. The…

Older adults begin to catch up on all that they missed during the pandemic after Covid-19 vaccinations

March 31, 2021 2:29 AM CNN Newsource

With a mix of relief and caution, older adults fully vaccinated against Covid-19 are moving out into the world and resuming activities put on hold…

As Covid-19 numbers rise, the CDC chief says she’s scared about where US is headed. But it’s not too late to change country’s course

March 30, 2021 11:54 PM CNN Newsource

New Covid-19 cases have spiked in the US in the last several days, the latest data showed Tuesday — and White House and health officials are…

Texas Senate approves legislation banning most abortions in a test to Roe v. Wade

March 30, 2021 11:11 PM Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas state Senate on Tuesday approved five bills restricting access to abortion, including a priority measure that could ban…

Germany will limit AstraZeneca vaccine to people over 60

March 30, 2021 8:05 PM CNN Newsource

Germany will only administer AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine to people aged 60 and above, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday, following the…

El Paso County to give 1,500 vaccine shots on first-come, first-served basis in Vinton area on Thursday

March 30, 2021 7:20 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — An estimated 1,500 doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine will be available for El Pasoans in the Vinton area on…

El Paso isn’t seeing surge in virus cases, but community not yet in the clear

March 30, 2021 6:35 PM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Parts of the country are currently seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases. While El Paso is trending downward, the Borderland isn’t in…

Texas’ Covid-19 death toll nears 50,000 – 3rd highest in nation

March 30, 2021 5:25 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — The number of people with Covid-19 who have died in Texas is edging close to 50,000, the third-highest death toll in…

Impending doom? We can avoid it

March 30, 2021 5:08 PM CNN

Thank God for vaccines. The Biden administration’s mass vaccination campaign comes just as spring brings warmer weather and longer days,…

Addiction specialist urges New Mexico to consider funding treatment if marijuana is legalized

March 30, 2021 4:58 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — If New Mexico legalizes recreational marijuana, a Las Cruces addiction specialist hopes that lawmakers will provide…

Biden in no rush to pick new FDA chief

March 30, 2021 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

More than two months into his presidency, President Joe Biden has yet to name someone to lead an agency at the forefront of the coronavirus fight:…

All you need to know to get a Covid vaccine in El Paso

March 29, 2021 3:14 PM Jesus A. Rodriguez

EL PASO, Texas — Most of you reading this are now eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The Texas Department of State Health Services announced that…

Germany to restrict use of AstraZeneca’s virus vaccine in people under 60, amid fresh concern over blood clots

March 30, 2021 11:46 AM Associated Press

BERLIN, Germany — German health officials have agreed to restrict the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine in people under 60, amid fresh…

CVS now scheduling Covid-19 vaccine appointments in Las Cruces

March 30, 2021 11:17 AM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Eligible Las Cruces residents who still need a Covid-19 vaccine can now schedule an appointment at CVS pharmacy. Beginning…

State of Texas launches vaccine appointment scheduler as eligibility widens to 22 million adults

March 30, 2021 10:53 AM Texas Tribune, KVIA ABC-7

AUSTIN, Texas — All people 16 and older are now eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine in Texas. The state has joined several others in opening…

Biden pleads with states to slow openings as new viral surge builds

March 30, 2021 7:57 AM CNN

President Joe Biden is warning states that are rushing ahead with opening businesses, bars and restaurants to slow down as one of his top health…

Tuskegee isn’t the only reason why some Black people are hesitant to get the coronavirus vaccine

March 30, 2021 5:10 AM CNN Newsource

To get more Black people vaccinated against coronavirus infections, Dr. Kimberly Manning is determined to keep doing what she has had a conviction to…