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Everyday activities are more dangerous now that new Covid-19 variants are circulating, expert says

January 26, 2021 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

Health officials are “extremely” worried about the new coronavirus variants that have been detected in the United States and what they…

El Paso families find themselves dealing with tax forms of loved ones who died from Covid-19

January 26, 2021 4:35 PM Shelby Montgomery

EL PASO, Texas — It’s a tax season unlike any other. More than 1,600 El Paso families have lost a loved one due to Covid-19 and some are now…

Biden administration to buy enough doses to fully vaccinate all adult Americans by summer

January 26, 2021 1:51 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration is boosting purchases of coronavirus vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the…

Some El Paso County Sheriff’s deputies refusing to get vaccinated

January 26, 2021 2:45 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas — During an El Paso County Commissioners Court meeting, Chief Tom Whitten of the Sheriff’s Office said over 80% of its deputies had…

White House: US expects to deliver enough vaccine to states this summer for 2-dose regimen for 300M Americans

January 26, 2021 2:30 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is boosting purchases of coronavirus vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the…

White people are getting vaccinated at higher rates than Black and Latino Americans

January 26, 2021 1:12 PM CNN Newsource

Black and Latino Americans are receiving the Covid-19 vaccine at significantly lower rates than White people — a disparity that health…

California revamps vaccine delivery system to give state more control over who gets shots amid anger over slow rollout

January 26, 2021 12:11 PM Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is revamping its vaccine delivery system mid-stride, centralizing what has been a hodgepodge of county systems and…

Why swearing is a sign of intelligence, helps manage pain and more

January 26, 2021 9:23 AM CNN Newsource

Polite society considers swearing to be a vulgar sign of low intelligence and education, for why would one rely on rude language when blessed with a…

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, study finds

January 26, 2021 6:32 AM CNN Newsource

Increases in air pollution are linked to an increased risk of irreversible sight loss, according to a new study. Researchers from University College…

El Paso has 5 virus deaths, 654 new cases – highest increase in 2 weeks

January 26, 2021 4:48 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced five new coronavirus-related deaths and 654 new cases Tuesday morning. It’s the highest,…

8 myths about the Covid-19 vaccine — Dr. Wen explains

January 26, 2021 3:28 AM CNN Newsource

The United States crossed the terrible milestone of 400,000 deaths from coronavirus early last week, and there are currently over 2.1 million…

Texas’ Covid-19 hospitalizations falling from record highs

January 25, 2021 10:45 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — The number of hospitalized Covid-19 patients in Texas continues to fall from record highs as the state nears the end of what has…

Coronavirus variant first spotted in Brazil found in the US for the first time

January 25, 2021 8:23 PM CNN Newsource

Even with the number of Covid-19 cases coming down, scientists are worrying about variants of the novel coronavirus — one of which has been…

Virus cases decline, but deaths remain high with 4 of state’s 12 latest in southern New Mexico

January 25, 2021 7:03 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico officials on Monday reported 494 new coronavirus cases and 12 additional deaths, bringing the statewide total…

‘It should not have happened:’ New Mexico apologizes for canceling teacher vaccine appointments

January 25, 2021 7:09 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The secretary-designate of the New Mexico Department of Health apologized Monday for the cancellation of more than 1,000…

Covid-19 masks: Which mask is best for you, and when to use it

January 25, 2021 5:53 PM CNN

Think of masks as the newest trendy accessory that can save your life — and the lives of those you love. But instead of what pattern, logo or…

Brazil variant of coronavirus detected in U.S. for 1st time

January 25, 2021 5:25 PM CNN Newsource

While all viruses mutate over time, some variants of the novel coronavirus are worrying scientists. Several strains appear to be more transmissible…

New Covid-19 case counts drop, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster

January 25, 2021 3:00 PM CNN Newsource

First, the good news: In 48 states, the averages of new Covid-19 cases have dropped significantly over the past seven days. And every state improved…

New Mexico health officials admit vaccination supply chain issues

January 25, 2021 12:56 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Nearly one quarter of New Mexico’s population has registered to receive a Covid-19 vaccination, but top health…

Stimulus checks, unemployment and more: Here’s the aid that’s coming — and what might be coming soon

January 25, 2021 1:15 PM CNN Newsource

There’s lots of talk of all the federal assistance going to Americans and small businesses in need. But while some is already approved, not all…

A pandemic playbook for a new year

January 25, 2021 11:53 AM CNN

It has been more than one year since the first reported case of Covid-19 in the United States — a day that changed our country forever. The…

New Covid-19 case counts are falling, but variants loom. So a vaccine maker is working on another booster

January 25, 2021 10:43 AM CNN Newsource

First, the good news: The rates of new Covid-19 cases are dropping in 48 states. And every state improved its rate of vaccinations. Here’s the…

Moderna says its Covid-19 vaccine is expected to be protective against new variants

January 25, 2021 10:11 AM CNN

The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine created antibodies that neutralized coronavirus variants first found in the United Kingdom and South Africa, the company…

Three weeks into harsh lockdown, weary Brits fear it will take much longer to beat the new variant

January 25, 2021 9:13 AM CNN

People in the United Kingdom have been living under lockdown for the past three weeks, hoping their sacrifice would bring the country’s latest…

What to do, and not do, before and after your Covid vaccine shot

January 25, 2021 6:40 AM CNN Newsource

It’s an all-out sprint to get Americans vaccinated against the deadly novel coronavirus. As you prepare to get your shot, here are 10 actions…

3 virus deaths, 254 new cases reported in El Paso

January 25, 2021 6:17 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso health officials announced three coronavirus-related deaths and 254 new cases Monday morning. It’s the fewest number…

Over 13,000 El Pasoans now fully vaccinated against virus

January 25, 2021 5:55 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly 63,000 people had received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine in El Paso as of Monday morning, according to…

‘Healthy, young’ Americans will likely get Covid-19 vaccine in mid- to late summer, expert says

January 25, 2021 4:23 AM CNN Newsource

With the US now tallying more than 25 million Covid-19 cases, experts say now is the time to double down on safety measures and speed up vaccine…

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has Covid-19, says symptoms are mild

January 24, 2021 5:45 PM Associated Press, CNN

MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Sunday he has tested positive for Covid-19 and that the symptoms are…

Increase in Covid-19 Deaths slows somewhat in Texas

January 24, 2021 9:40 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — There has been a decrease in the number of reported new deaths in Texas due to Covid-19, according to the state health…