Bill Gates confident almost all Covid-19 vaccines will work well
Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates believes “almost all” the Covid-19 vaccines will work and work well, he said in an interview…
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Why coronavirus vaccine polling numbers are mostly good news
Poll of the week: A new Gallup poll finds that 58% of Americans said they would get vaccinated against the coronavirus if there was an FDA-approved…
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El Paso’s virus death toll hits 855 with 430 more deaths under review; nearly 36,000 active infections
EL PASO, Texas — Two more deaths were added Sunday morning to El Paso’s growing toll of deceased from Covid-19, a man in his 70s and a woman in her…
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The USDA issues health alerts for some beef stock, samosas and tamales
Health experts warn foods at home could bring more risk to a Thanksgiving season already disrupted by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The holiday will…
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Who cares about turkey? Thanksgiving main dishes for smaller groups and (sacrilegious) non-turkey lovers
You might not want a whole roast turkey on your table for a gaggle of reasons this Thanksgiving. A turkey breast is the most obvious option for those…
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Texas National Guard troops arrive to help at El Paso’s morgue amid virus death surge
EL PASO, Texas — A 36-member Texas National Guard team arrived in El Paso on Saturday to assist the county morgue with the growing number of dead…
Continue Reading Coronavirus across the US is getting worse. Here’s a refresher on how to stay safe
It’s a recurring headline these days: New cases of coronavirus are surging around the country, along with hospitalization rates and Covid-19…
Continue Reading US coronavirus cases top 12 million. An expert says spread is now ‘faster’ and ‘broader’ than ever
The number of US coronavirus cases surpassed 12 million Saturday — an increase of more than 1 million cases in less than a week. At least…
Continue Reading FDA authorizes emergency use of the antibody cocktail given to Trump to treat Covid-19
The US Food and Drug Administration on Saturday issued an emergency use authorization for Regeneron’s antibody cocktail to treat Covid-19 in…
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Experimental drug given to Trump to treat Covid-19 wins FDA approval
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Saturday said it will allow for the emergency use of Regeneron’s Covid-19 antibody…
Continue Reading Here’s why health experts say gathering in groups over the holidays is a bad idea during the pandemic
For months, health experts have warned that all it takes is one infected person to create an outbreak. Evidence of such coronavirus spreads has…
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Doña Ana County has record 9 new virus deaths — among 10 in southern New Mexico & 25 in state
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A record nine coronavirus deaths were reported Saturday in Doña Ana County, with the youngest victim being a man in…
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NM health officials want to notify bus passengers of virus exposure on route from El Paso to Denver
SANTA FE, New Mexico – The New Mexico Department of Health is looking for bus passengers who traveled from El Paso to Denver on Thursday so they…
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US coronavirus cases top 12 million. An expert says spread is now ‘faster’ and ‘broader’ than ever
The number of US coronavirus cases surpassed 12 million Saturday — an increase of more than 1 million cases in less than a week. At least…
Continue Reading El Paso’s virus death toll for week almost 100; record active cases near 35,500, over 1,000 still in hospitals
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported eight more coronavirus deaths on Saturday to cap a week that saw a record 97 deceased and raised…
Continue Reading Dr. Sanjay Gupta: I won’t be visiting with family this Thanksgiving. You shouldn’t either.
The country saw it after Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day: spikes in Covid-19 cases in parts of the country a few weeks after Americans…
Continue Reading Lines to get tested for coronavirus are growing long ahead of Thanksgiving and amid rising cases
As US coronavirus cases soar and people seek tests ahead of Thanksgiving travel, long lines are forming outside testing sites around the country,…
Continue Reading These girls see themselves in Kamala Harris
When US Sen. Kamala Harris of California was elected as the next vice president of the United States, girls all over the country saw someone like…
Continue Reading Hospital CEO says he had Covid and doesn’t need a mask. His staff are appalled.
The CEO and President of South Dakota-based Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., says he will not be wearing a mask because…
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‘ICU grandpa,’ who cradled sick and premature babies, has died
“The Baby Whisperer,” “ICU Grandpa” and, sometimes, just “Grandpa David.” These were the nicknames that David…
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Judge seeks to reimpose El Paso curfew as Texas troops sent to morgue, 500 apply for morgue jobs
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego sent a letter Friday to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seeking approval to reimpose a curfew in El…
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Family mourns New Mexico’s youngest Covid-19 victim at age 12; sister held his hand as he died
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A family is mourning the death of 12-year-old Aedan Selph, who this week became the youngest New Mexican to die from…
Continue Reading Most coronavirus cases are spread by people without symptoms, CDC now says
Most coronavirus infections are spread by people who have no symptoms, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in newly updated…
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US coronavirus hospitalizations, new cases break record for second straight day
The number of Americans hospitalized with Covid-19 and the number of new US cases reported rose to record levels for a second day in a row on Friday.…
Continue Reading US coronavirus hospitalizations, new cases break record for second straight day
The number of Americans hospitalized with Covid-19 and the number of new US cases reported rose to record levels for a second day in a row on Friday.…
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US coronavirus hospitalizations break record for second straight day
The number of Americans hospitalized with Covid-19 Friday rose to more than 82,000, surpassing Thursday’s all-time high, according to the Covid…
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New Mexico has nearly 3,000 new virus cases: 281 in Doña Ana County, record 109 in Otero County
SANTA FE, New Mexico — With New Mexico hospitals facing a capacity crunch as Covid-19 infections in New Mexico surge to new highs, the…
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US coronavirus hospitalizations hit record high as nation looks to a potential vaccine
The US set a record for Covid-19 hospitalizations as officials urged Americans to double down on public health measures until a vaccine becomes…
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Texas tops 8,000 hospitalized virus patients; doctors urge ‘very small’ Thanksgiving gatherings
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has surpassed 8,000 hospitalized coronavirus patients for the first time since a deadly summer surge, and doctors are…
Continue Reading Pfizer and BioNTech apply for FDA emergency use authorization for coronavirus vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech on Friday submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for their coronavirus vaccine…
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