OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma pleads guilty in criminal case
NEWARK, New Jersey — OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma has pleaded guilty to criminal charges and formally admitted its role in the opioid crisis.…
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Minneapolis doctor wipes away tears in describing Covid-19’s toll on hospital workers
Dr. Shirlee Xie took care of five patients with Covid-19 the last time she worked at her Minneapolis hospital. One recovered and was discharged after…
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We need a nationwide Covid alert-level system to save lives and restore jobs, former CDC director says
Covid is surging exponentially in much of the country, with six new infections every second and one death every minute. Many states are hitting…
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‘Keep everyone safe’: El Paso psychologist offers tips on having a meaningful holiday while apart
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — We’re just days away from the holiday known for bringing people together. But this Thanksgiving, many must stay physically…
Continue Reading There was a 28% increase in child Covid-19 cases over the last two weeks, American Academy of Pediatrics says
As officials continue to warn about traveling over the holidays amid the fall surge, health experts are also investigating the virus’ impact on…
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A new model projects Covid-19 cases in the US will nearly double over the next two months
Covid-19 is running unabated across almost every American community, and one model projects it will take the country just under two months to reach a…
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El Paso reports 15 virus deaths; active cases at an all-time high
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Health Department reported 15 new coronavirus-related deaths and 1,257 new cases Tuesday morning. The latest…
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Navajo Nation faces devastating loss from Covid-19 pandemic
A thick cloud of dust kicks up behind cars as they meander down a rugged dirt road into town. The bone-shaking journey to Pinon, Arizona, on the…
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Federal appeals court says Texas, Louisiana can end Planned Parenthood funding
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas and Louisiana can cut off funding to Planned Parenthood. Monday’s decision…
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‘I didn’t think it would be us’: Las Cruces families watch loved ones battle virus via hospital windows
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A hospital window is all that separated Norma Jimenez from her mother as she said her final goodbye. “She’s been a fighter…
Continue Reading Romaine in at least 15 states voluntarily recalled over possible E. coli risk, FDA says
A limited number of cases of organic romaine lettuce hearts have been recalled because of a possible risk of E. coli. The US Food and Drug…
Continue Reading Experts have questions about AstraZeneca’s vaccine data
Vaccine experts — including those who serve on advisory committees for the US Food and Drug Administration and the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading Covid-19 vaccine no ‘walk in the park,’ CDC committee told
Americans need to be prepared for the possibility that they may feel a little unwell after they get a coronavirus vaccine, if one is authorized,…
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Shared Covid experiences prompting more El Pasoans to talk about their mental health
EL PASO, Texas — Before the pandemic the conversation of mental health awareness was one that wasn’t spoken of often, but as the reality of the…
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Ruidoso uses high-tech, light-pulsing robots to help clean schools during pandemic
RUIDOSO, New Mexico – The Ruidoso Municipal School District is taking a different approach to fighting the pandemic. It is one of the first school…
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Doña Ana County sees over 200 new virus cases as New Mexico aims to boost testing with saliva samples
SANTE FE, New Mexico — The state of New Mexico on Monday reported an additional 2,259 confirmed coronavirus cases cases, bringing the total to…
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New Mexico lawmakers to consider $300M virus aid plan Tuesday
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico lawmakers are drafting legislation aimed at providing about $300 million in direct economic aid for the…
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State of Texas unveils Covid-19 vaccine distribution plan for health workers
AUSTIN, Texas — Health care workers will be the first people in Texas to receive a Covid-19 vaccine once one receives emergency approval from the…
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‘The kindest soul you could ever meet’: Beloved El Paso emergency room tech dies of Covid-19
EL PASO, Texas — Jose “Jojo” Sanchez, a beloved emergency room technician at Del Sol Medical Center, has died from Covid-19 at age 74. His death…
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AstraZeneca says late-stage trials of its Covid-19 vaccine were ‘highly effective’ in preventing disease
LONDON, England — AstraZeneca says late-stage trials of its Covid-19 vaccine were “highly effective” in preventing the disease. The…
Continue Reading People over 45 are at greater risk of STIs, new study finds
Middle-aged adults face a greater risk of catching sexually transmitted infections than ever before — because society is unwilling to talk…
Continue Reading 7 virus deaths, 328 new cases reported in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported seven new coronavirus-related deaths Monday. The death toll now stands at…
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Hospitalizations and Covid-19 cases soar as the US enters one of the busiest travel weeks of the year
From surging case numbers to record hospitalizations, the US is grappling with what experts long warned could be the biggest spike in the Covid-19…
Continue Reading You have permission to not be thankful this Thanksgiving
The gratitude is being dished out in platitudes this Thanksgiving. “This Thanksgiving’s a bust, but try to focus on gratitude,”…
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AstraZeneca’s Oxford coronavirus vaccine is 70% effective on average, data shows
Drugmaker AstraZeneca announced on Monday that its experimental coronavirus vaccine has shown an average efficacy of 70% in its large scale trials…
Continue Reading 1 in 3 parents say family holiday gatherings worth the risk of Covid-19
One-third of parents believe the benefits of gathering the family together for Thanksgiving is worth the risk of catching or spreading Covid-19,…
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El Paso county judge has ‘good’ discussion with governor’s office about reimposing curfew
EL PASO, Texas — The prospect for another curfew to be implemented is on the table after El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego had what he called a…
Continue Reading 3 million new Covid-19 infections were reported in November, as hospitalizations reach a record high
November isn’t even over, and the US has already seen more new Covid-19 cases than any other month of this entire pandemic. More than 3 million…
Continue Reading Vegans may be at higher risk for bone fractures, study finds
On the ever-growing list of pros and cons of plant-based diets, the higher risk of bone fractures has been reinforced on the list of possible…
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