Health Archives

Texas coronavirus cases top 1,300 from child care facilities alone

July 6, 2020 10:59 AM CNN

AUSTIN, Texas — As parents nationwide wonder if it’s safe to send kids back to day care, Texas is grappling with a surge of Covid-19…

Spain’s coronavirus antibodies study adds evidence against herd immunity

July 6, 2020 9:48 AM CNN

Spain’s large-scale study on the coronavirus indicates just 5% of its population has developed antibodies, strengthening evidence that a…

Less dream-stage REM sleep linked to higher risk of death, study says

July 6, 2020 9:00 AM CNN

Spending less time in REM sleep is linked to a greater overall risk of death from any cause as well as from cardiovascular disease and other diseases…

Efforts to beat the coronavirus pandemic could cause over 1 million extra deaths from other diseases, experts warn

July 6, 2020 8:28 AM CNN

As health services around the world continue to focus their resources on ending the coronavirus pandemic, they threaten to derail decades of hard-won…

Coronavirus can float in air and WHO and CDC should tell people that, experts say

July 6, 2020 8:23 AM CNN

Imagine a noisy, crowded bar. Music is pounding, and people are clustered close together, talking loudly or even shouting to be heard. If it’s…

Over 200 new El Paso virus cases for 5th day in a row; no new deaths

July 6, 2020 7:34 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Public Health reported 248 new coronavirus cases, and no new deaths Monday morning. It marks the fifth day…

Here’s what pooled testing is and how it can be used for the coronavirus

July 6, 2020 2:03 AM CNN

US health officials are increasingly proposing pooled testing — mixing several people’s biological samples and examining them in a single…

How to talk with your Black friends about race

July 6, 2020 2:02 AM CNN

When #BlackLivesMatter trended in response to the deaths of Sandra Bland, Samuel DuBose and Jonathan Sanders, a weak link in one of my strongest…

El Paso hospitals to receive 3rd shipment of virus treatment Remdesivir

July 5, 2020 11:06 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso hospitals will yet again be getting more of an antiviral drug that has shown promise in the treatment of Covid-19. Texas…

El Paso testing sites filled to capacity for Monday amid virus infection surge

July 5, 2020 8:30 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Amid a coronavirus surge in El Paso resulting in record cases and hospitalizations over the July Fourth weekend, emergency…

‘Grave concern’: New record 8,181 in Texas hospitals due to virus – leaders warn of lack of capacity

July 5, 2020 7:03 PM Associated Press, ABC News, CNN, Texas Tribune

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas reported 3,449 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 Sunday, after a record high of 8,258 Saturday. State health officials…

Florida topped 200,000 coronavirus cases as nation marked a different July 4th

July 5, 2020 7:10 PM CNN

Florida surpassed 200,000 cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, following the Fourth of July holiday during which the state recorded its most cases reported…

A family dog could help your preschooler learn social and emotional skills, study finds

July 5, 2020 6:00 PM CNN

With our busy schedules and reliance on technology for entertainment, it’s hard for little ones to get enough of the outdoor physical activity…

200 more virus cases in New Mexico – 38 in Doña Ana County; state’s heath leader stepping down

July 5, 2020 3:43 PM KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico health officials reported an additional 200 coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the statewide total of…

New ‘firecrackers’ welcomed into world: El Paso babies born on July 4th dressed up in style

July 5, 2020 1:48 PM KVIA ABC-7

EL PASO, Texas — Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare said it welcomed some cute new “firecrackers” into the world for the Fourth of July. Babies born at…

El Paso virus hospitalizations soar to new record amid 2 weeks of daily triple-digit case increases

July 5, 2020 10:55 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — For the 13th day in row, health officials on Sunday morning reported triple-digit increases in new coronavirus cases as the number…

Mexico tops 30,000 virus deaths for 5th in world, but Juárez sees fewest deaths in months

July 4, 2020 7:33 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico topped 30,000 Covid-19 deaths Saturday, overtaking France as the country with the fifth-highest death toll since the…

As coronavirus cases skyrocket, US marks July Fourth with pleas for people to skip the parties

July 4, 2020 7:18 PM CNN

After a week of skyrocketing coronavirus cases in the United States, officials are issuing a stark warning this July Fourth: Skip the parties. If you…

6th Las Cruces nursing home sees virus infection as Doña Ana County sets weekly new case record

July 4, 2020 6:26 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials said Doña Ana County posted 56 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, accounting for nearly 20% of the…

5 UTEP student-athletes diagnosed with virus, athletic facilities closed until July 16

July 4, 2020 5:41 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Five UTEP student-athletes have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said Saturday, prompting the temporary closure of all…

A rare case of brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida

July 4, 2020 4:00 PM CNN

A case of a rare, brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida. The Florida Department of Health announced the confirmed case of Naegleria…

Latin America sees half of all new Covid-19 infections as health systems flounder

July 4, 2020 9:54 AM CNN

At the end of April, video emerged from the main hospital in the Brazilian city of Manaus of bodies lined up in corridors, the victims of a sudden…

El Paso shatters virus case & hospitalization records; over 1,600 new infections in a week

July 4, 2020 9:21 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — While there were no new deaths reported Saturday morning due to coronavirus, El Paso shattered prior daily records for new cases…

If the United States were my patient: We aren’t ready to celebrate yet

July 4, 2020 4:52 AM CNN

Back in the middle of May, I wrote an essay titled “If the United States were my patient,” pondering what it would be like if the United…

A 24-year-old Covid-19 survivor is celebrating a different kind of independence this July Fourth

July 4, 2020 4:49 AM CNN

On Saturday, as people across the country celebrate America’s independence, Shakell Avery will celebrate a different kind of freedom. Freedom…

2 Texas counties urge residents to shelter in place as hospitals reach capacity due to virus

July 4, 2020 4:31 AM CNN

Hospitals in at least two Texas counties are at full capacity heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with county judges urging residents to…