For churchgoers during the Covid-19 pandemic, a deadly lesson from the 1918 flu
To gather or not to gather has been the question at the forefront of the minds of today’s religious leaders and their church members. During…
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The US has reported its highest one-day Covid-19 death tally: Over 2,800
More than 2,800 Covid-19 deaths were reported Wednesday in the United States — the most the country has ever reported in a single day —…
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El Paso sees 27 more virus deaths for 3rd deadliest day of pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 27 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday. It was the county’s third…
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The US has reported its most coronavirus deaths in a single day: Over 2,800
More than 2,800 Covid-19 deaths were reported in the United States on Wednesday — the most the country has ever reported in a single day…
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A nurse and 6 of her family members have Covid-19, and it began with a small act of kindness
New Jersey nurse Sofia Burke said it took one family member letting their guard down “for one second” for Covid-19 to infect seven of the…
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Why was the UK first to authorize a coronavirus vaccine?
The UK became the first Western country to authorize a Covid-19 vaccine on Wednesday, marking a pivotal moment in the global fight against…
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The US reports 3,100 coronavirus deaths in one day — 20% more than previous record
There were 3,157 Covid-19 deaths reported Wednesday — an all-time high for the pandemic — and health care systems are struggling to…
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911 emergency medical system in US ‘at a breaking point,’ ambulance group says
With the Covid-19 surge straining America’s health care system, the 911 emergency call system has been stretched to “the breaking…
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911 emergency medical system in US ‘at a breaking point,’ ambulance group says
With the Covid-19 surge straining America’s health care system, the 911 emergency call system has been stretched to “the breaking…
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Texas may receive enough virus vaccine doses for 700,000 people in mid-December
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas could receive coronavirus vaccine doses to immunize up to 700,000 Texans in December, assuming U.S. health officials approve…
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What it feels like to get an coronavirus vaccine
As the United States inches closer to authorizing a Covid-19 vaccine many people may now let themselves start wondering what it will feel like to get…
Continue Reading What it feels like to get an mRNA coronavirus vaccine
As the United States inches closer to authorizing a Covid-19 vaccine many people may now let themselves start wondering what it will feel like to get…
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Hospitals ‘beyond limit’ as number of U.S. virus patients tops 100,000 and deaths hit all-time high
The total number of coronavirus deaths reported in a day set a new record Wednesday and hospitalizations also reached an all-time high, and doctors…
Continue Reading Hospitals stretched beyond ‘reasonable limit’ as number of Covid-19 patients reaches 100,000 and reported deaths hit all-time high
The total number of coronavirus deaths reported in a day set a new record Wednesday and hospitalizations also reached an all-time high, and doctors…
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She’s 102. She lived through the 1918 flu and now she’s beat coronavirus — twice
Angelina Friedman is a survivor, in every sense of the word. When she was a baby, she lived through 1918 flu. Throughout her life she survived…
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New Mexico surpasses 100K virus infections with record 40 more deaths – 10 in southern counties
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico marked more grim milestones Wednesday with confirmed Covid-19 infections surpassing the 100,000 mark…
Continue Reading The UN removes cannabis from a list of the most dangerous substances
A United Nations commission has voted to remove cannabis from a list that categorized it as one of the most dangerous drugs — a move that…
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Obama says he’ll get a Covid-19 vaccine when he can — and may do it on TV to prove it’s safe
Former President Barack Obama said he “absolutely” plans on getting a Covid-19 vaccine when it’s available and added that he may…
Continue Reading CDC director says colleges ‘stepped up’ despite his concerns that students would make the pandemic difficult to contain
Despite early outbreaks of Covid-19 on college campuses, mitigation strategies have helped fight the virus, the director of the Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading CDC says 14-day Covid-19 quarantine can be shortened to 7 to 10 days
Covid-19 quarantine periods can be as short as seven to 10 days for some people, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday,…
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CDC says 14-day virus quarantine can be shortened for some people
ATLANTA, Georgia — New guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control on Wednesday says quarantine periods can be shorter than 14 days for some…
Continue Reading Don’t expect full sports stadiums until at least the end of the summer, Dr. Fauci says
Sports stadiums without restrictions on how many fans can attend will be one of “the last things that you’re gonna see” in the…
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Nightmares and tears: Covid-19 takes a heavy toll on health care workers in Colorado
Dr. Shannon Tapia, a geriatrician in Denver, cries as she talks about her work with the elderly during the Covid-19 crisis in Colorado, where…
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White House coronavirus task force warns states: ‘We are in a very dangerous place’
The White House coronavirus task force issued extremely dire warnings to states in weekly reports this week, urging public health officials to…
Continue Reading El Paso sees 8 more virus deaths, sets active cases record
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 8 new coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday. It brings the death toll to 941…
Continue Reading CDC will decrease coronavirus quarantine time from 14 to 7-10 days
The Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, informed Vice President Mike Pence and White House…
Continue Reading Choose anti-inflammatory foods to lower heart disease and stroke risk, study says
A variety of food containing large amounts of antioxidants and vitamins — such as leafy greens, carrots, tomatoes, whole grains, fruits, nuts,…
Continue Reading How to not hate your household in the pandemic
Tensions in my household have skyrocketed since we’ve been home together going on nine months. Tiny, mundane scenarios that would be no big…
Continue Reading First shipments of Pfizer vaccine to be delivered December 15
The first shipments of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine will be delivered on December 15, according to an Operation Warp Speed document obtained by…
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No, Covid-19 is not ‘just the flu’; El Paso data shows clear difference
EL PASO, Texas — No, Covid-19 is not “just the flu.” It’s something that has been said by almost every credible medical professional and many…
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