El Paso to get 1st shipment of Johnson & Johnson doses amid registration update
EL PASO, Texas — More El Pasoans are set to be vaccinated this upcoming week with Texas being allotted more than one million first doses of the…
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Some children’s hospitals see a surge in rare Covid-19 complication MIS-C
Katharine Dunn got really worried about her son Nolan even as his doctors told her she shouldn’t — the 13-year-old’s fever was…
Continue Reading Don’t drop the masks yet. One coronavirus variant is ‘increasing exponentially’ as the US races to vaccinate
With every Covid-19 vaccination, the United States inches closer to defeating the pandemic that has killed over half a million Americans and left…
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2 new El Paso virus deaths as cases, hospitalizations drop
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported two added deaths Sunday due to the coronavirus, bringing the county’s pandemic death toll to…
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Smaller El Paso blood drives help meet pandemic demand
EL PASO, Texas — Smaller blood drives in El Paso are helping blood banks meet the needs of hospitals as blood donations drop during the coronavirus…
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US is at a tipping point of another Covid-19 surge, expert says. That’s why safety measures remain crucial now
With each day and each vaccination, the US inches closer to the finish line of what has been a brutal battle against Covid-19. But it’s not…
Continue Reading Widespread vaccinations are seen as one path on the journey back to normalcy in the Covid-19 pandemic
If they’re vaccinated, they will come. At least, that’s the hope of many state and federal officials who are trying to envision the road…
Continue Reading Amount of people hesitant to get Covid-19 vaccine dropping rapidly
The release of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine and its partnership with Merck means that President Joe Biden expects the US to have…
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Senate passes Biden’s relief bill, including $1,400 checks
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Saturday narrowly passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package after a floor vote. Biden…
Continue Reading Spring break could be a perfect storm for spreading coronavirus variants. Don’t let that happen
Highly contagious variants will soon have a ridiculously easy chance to spread rapidly across the US. Spring break starts for hundreds of…
Continue Reading 10 latest El Paso virus deaths include woman in her 30s
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso public health officials reported ten additional Covid-19 deaths on Saturday, raising the county’s pandemic fatality count…
Continue Reading Detroit’s mayor and Covid vaccine roulette
Detroit’s Democratic mayor, Mike Duggan, caused a major headache for the White House and public health officials when he declined an allotment…
Continue Reading ‘We’re walking into the mouth of the monster’ by loosening Covid-19 restrictions, expert says
More states are relaxing measures to protect against Covid-19 as variants circulate in the United States — a combination that means…
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US could reach herd immunity by summer through vaccinations alone, analysis finds
The pace of Covid-19 vaccine administration in the US continues to improve, each day bringing the country closer to herd immunity — the point…
Continue Reading Some states are lifting coronavirus restrictions but keeping mask mandates in place
As coronavirus cases and deaths continue to fall in many states, political leaders are facing decisions on when to loosen restrictions meant to help…
Continue Reading Stop sitting still and do these 8 activities throughout the workday — 3 minutes at a time
Over the course of the pandemic, many people who previously commuted to office spaces and job sites joined the at-home workforce. Unfortunately, that…
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Albertsons reverses policy, will still require masks for Texas store customers
UPDATE, March 5: Albertsons changed course on Friday, saying it would now continue to mandate masks for customers in its Texas grocery stores when a…
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Doña Ana County virus vaccination rate among worst in New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Doña Ana County might be the second most populous county in New Mexico, but as of Friday, its coronavirus vaccination rate…
Continue Reading The US has N95 masks available — you just can’t find them
Nearly a year ago, Brian Wolin got involved because he wanted to help. In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, reports from inside hospitals…
Continue Reading High schoolers who misuse prescription opioids are at higher risk for suicidal behaviors, study finds
About one of every three high school students who said they were misusing prescription opioids when they were surveyed reported they had attempted…
Continue Reading Leaders and businesses say masks are essential as Texas lifts Covid-19 restrictions
Leaders and businesses across the United States are pushing back against states lifting mask mandates by doubling down on their commitment to…
Continue Reading FDA warns against using anti-parasitic drug for Covid-19 after reports of hospitalizations
The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday said that people should not use ivermectin to attempt to treat or prevent Covid-19. The drug is…
Continue Reading What is HPV? What you should know about vaccines, symptoms and cancer risks
Sexually transmitted infections can be a nuisance at best and deadly at worst. Human papillomavirus, also known as HPV, is the most commonplace,…
Continue Reading Detroit mayor declines Johnson & Johnson allotment, saying the other vaccines are better
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan declined an initial allocation of the newly authorized Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine this week even as nationwide…
Continue Reading ‘Consider chemical hazards’ in the baby foods you sell, FDA warns manufacturers
All baby food manufacturers must consider toxic chemicals when they test their baby food for potential hazards, the US Food and Drug Administration…
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Active Covid-19 cases in Texas nursing homes drop by 80% since December
El Paso, Texas — Once known Covid-19 hotspots, active virus cases at nursing homes in Texas have dropped nearly 80 percent since late December to…
Continue Reading Mask mandates and restaurant restrictions tied to fewer Covid-19 illnesses and deaths, CDC study says
In counties where states require masks, Covid-19 case and death rates slow down — but in counties where states allow on-site restaurant dining,…
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El Paso infectious disease doctor offers tips to stay safe at youth sporting events
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — It’s been nearly a month since independent, outdoor youth sports were allowed to return in El Paso. Some parents are…
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El Paso reports 31 virus deaths, 216 new cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 31 coronavirus-related deaths Friday morning. The latest deaths include 3…
Continue Reading What CDC guidelines will likely say (and not say) to do if you’re vaccinated
As more patients and friends get fully vaccinated, Dr. William Schaffner’s phone has been ringing constantly, his email box flooded. The fully…
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