CDC projects up to 282,000 Covid-19 deaths by December, a new forecast shows
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts there will be 260,000 to 282,000 coronavirus deaths by December 5, according to a forecast…
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‘He didn’t deserve that at all’: El Paso man grieves virus death of nursing home-bound brother
EL PASO, Texas — As El Paso watches the spike of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, we can’t lose sight that each number represents a…
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East El Paso Walmart is at least 6th store closed for deep cleaning over virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas — An eastside Walmart on Thursday afternoon became the latest of the retail giant’s El Paso stores to be abruptly closed for deep…
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Southern New Mexico has 7 virus deaths, Doña Ana County sees record 312 daily cases
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Southern New Mexico’s Doña Ana and Otero counties were responsible for seven of the state’s 18 additional coronavirus…
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Multiple sclerosis drug helps coronavirus patients recover, Phase 2 trial suggests
A drug normally prescribed to treat multiple sclerosis helped reduce the risk of severe disease from Covid-19, British researchers reported Thursday.…
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El Paso physician offers tips on preventing, managing diabetes ahead of World Diabetes Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso physician is offering tips for preventing and managing diabetes ahead of World Diabetes Day this Saturday. Dr.…
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El Paso’s mayor goes public in his dispute with county judge over shutdown order
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo, speaking at a news conference Thursday afternoon, publicly aired grievances with County Judge Ricardo…
Continue Reading Maine wedding outbreak offers a cautionary Covid-19 tale for the holidays
Americans weary of coronavirus lockdowns may be yearning for holiday get-togethers, but disease detectives say a summer wedding in Maine serves as a…
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‘We understand what we need to do’: Weekly Check-in with UMC’s Dr. Joel Hendryx
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
Continue Reading Montana emergency doctors warn Covid-19 has their community on ‘the brink of disaster’
A group of emergency physicians in Montana is pleading with their community to follow Covid-19 restrictions, warning that a surge in cases and…
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Montana emergency doctors warn Covid-19 has their community on ‘the brink of disaster’
A group of emergency physicians in Montana is pleading with their community to follow Covid-19 restrictions, warning that a surge in cases and…
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As the holidays get closer, Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths are happening at a faster rate
New Covid-19 hospitalizations and deaths are accelerating at alarming rates, and health experts worry they will get worse before the upcoming…
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Covid-19 in the US is a ‘humanitarian disaster,’ and the pandemic is only accelerating, health experts say
The Covid-19 crisis in America is so dire now, international aid workers have arrived to help. “This is a humanitarian disaster —…
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El Paso sees record-high 29 virus deaths; hospitalizations top 1,100
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 29 new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. That’s the most deaths…
Continue Reading How to decline Thanksgiving in the name of Covid
Thanksgiving has always been a big deal for Sara Wellensiek and her family. Every year, the Phoenix blogger, her husband and their three boys fly to…
Continue Reading Forget the post-election blues: Here’s how to make what you do next matter.
After years of campaigning and days of uncertainty following Election Day in the United States, the results may be cause for celebration or mourning,…
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The US reported the most single-day Covid-19 deaths since May and experts say pandemic is accelerating
As Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations soared across the US, experts warned higher death tolls would soon follow. On Wednesday, there were at…
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El Paso County Judge Samaniego extends virus shutdown until Dec. 1
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Wednesday extended the county’s emergency order shutting down non-essential businesses…
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Closed storefronts, overwhelmed hospitals and mobile morgues as El Paso is hit hard by virus
EL PASO, Texas — The glowing lights of arcade machines flash on and off across a silent room. A small carousel stands idly by, its colorful…
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Capacity issues seen at El Paso hospitals and funeral homes due to virus now impacting cemeteries
EL PASO, Texas — The capacity issues that have been plaguing El Paso’s hospitals and funeral homes amidst a surge in Covid-19 infections and deaths…
Continue Reading Southern New Mexico has 6 virus deaths, Doña Ana County sees record 311 daily cases
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Southern New Mexico’s Doña Ana, Otero and Luna counties were responsible for six of the state’s 14 additional coronavirus…
Continue Reading Texas becomes 1st state with more than a million Covid-19 infections
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has now surpassed one million Covid-19 infections since the start of the pandemic, according to data from Johns Hopkins…
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Texas Supreme Court declines to grant emergency order against Samaniego’s shutdown mandate
EL PASO, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant an emergency order aimed at halting El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego’s…
Continue Reading El Paso has 14 more virus deaths; hospitalizations reach new peak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced 14 coronavirus-related deaths, and the record for hospitalizations in the…
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‘Do not report to work’: El Paso employees grapple with dilemma of working while sick or losing pay
EL PASO, Texas — Quarantine and lose pay, or work to put food on the table? It’s a scenario many El Pasoans may find themselves in during the…
Continue Reading CDC now says masks protect both the wearers and those around them from Covid-19
Wearing a mask can help protect you, not just those around you, from coronavirus transmission, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in…
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El Paso nursing homes, assisted living centers currently have 235 active virus infections
EL PASO, Texas– With a surge of Covid-19 attacking the Borderland again, nursing homes and assisted living facilities say have been ramping up to…
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El Paso County gets more mobile morgues as virus deaths spike, judge may extend shutdown
EL PASO, Texas — Despite new measures aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19, El Paso remains one of the hardest hit across the country, with…
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UTEP’s next game vs. UAB moved to Midland over virus concerns
EL PASO, Texas – UTEP’s upcoming football game against UAB is being moved from the Sun Bowl to Grande Stadium in Midland because of concern…
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El Paso Children’s Hospital gets high-tech sterilization machine in battle vs. virus
EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Children’s Hospital is one of 10 children’s hospitals in the nation to receive a high-level sterilization machine meant…
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