Health Archives

Pandemic relief bill, including $600 rebates for low-income workers, goes to NM governor for signature

February 25, 2021 12:52 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A bill is on its way to the governor that would provide a a $600 rebate to low-income workers and a four-month tax holiday…

‘People are doing well with the vaccine’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson

February 25, 2021 11:56 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Every week, ABC-7 anchor Mauricio Casillas will speak to Dr. Edward Michelson. Dr. Michelson is the chairman of the…

Indoor dining to cease in Dona Ana County as it moves backward on state virus scale

February 24, 2021 9:40 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Dona Ana County is now facing stricter restrictions due to the coronavirus. The county is now in the red on New Mexico’s…

Despite US Covid-19 cases dropping, infections are still staggeringly high. Here’s what has experts worried

February 25, 2021 10:07 AM CNN Newsource

A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the…

Abbott unveils effort to vaccinate Texas seniors

February 25, 2021 10:03 AM ABC News

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott was in Corpus Christi Thursday and held a news conference honoring the local fire department for their…

Going maskless is a key factor in Covid-19 outbreaks at gyms, studies say

February 25, 2021 6:08 AM CNN Newsource

Wearing masks and other safety precautions are key to stop the spread of Covid-19 during indoor group exercise, according to two new reports…

Americans support teachers getting Covid-19 vaccine before schools reopen, according to new survey

February 25, 2021 5:35 AM CNN Newsource

A majority of US adults — nearly six in 10 — say that K-12 schools that are not currently open for in-person learning should wait until…

12 more virus deaths in El Paso; hospitalizations drop

February 25, 2021 4:50 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 12 new coronavirus-related deaths and 303 new cases Thursday morning. The latest…

Moderna, Pfizer test vaccine strategies against new variants

February 25, 2021 4:46 AM CNN Newsource

Vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna are trying to get out ahead of some of the new coronavirus variants that are causing concern around the world.…

Researchers find worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City

February 25, 2021 4:21 AM CNN Newsource

Two separate teams of researchers said this week they have found a worrying new coronavirus variant in New York City and elsewhere in the Northeast…

5 things to know for February 25: Covid, stimulus, immigration, Australia, CIA probe

February 25, 2021 4:15 AM CNN

GameStop traders are at it again. Company shares surged more than 100% yesterday and were halted twice for volatility before the closing bell.…

While US Covid-19 cases have been dropping, infections are still staggeringly high. Here’s what has experts worried

February 25, 2021 2:24 AM CNN Newsource

A new ensemble forecast published Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests the daily Covid-19 death rate will slow in the…

Children exposed to tobacco smoke could be at risk for high blood pressure

February 25, 2021 2:01 AM CNN Newsource

Children who are exposed to tobacco smoke have a greater chance of having high blood pressure, a new study has found. Researchers found 6% of…

Experts worry variant-fueled Covid-19 surge may be weeks away but cases will likely fall again by summer

February 25, 2021 1:34 AM CNN Newsource

Coronavirus infections across the US are still on the way down, and more Americans are getting vaccinated — but variants could cause…

Lack of equity within priority groups leaves Covid-19’s most vulnerable without vaccine, analysis suggests

February 24, 2021 10:00 PM CNN Newsource

As demand for Covid-19 vaccines continues to outpace supply, there’s still not sufficient supply to cover everyone within even the top priority…

Which face mask is best for communication? A new study weighs in

February 24, 2021 7:43 PM CNN Newsource

The receptionist at the doctor’s office asks a question from behind her double mask and face guard on the opposite side of a large, plastic…

5 questions answered about Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine

February 24, 2021 7:34 PM CNN Newsource

The US is one step closer to having a third Covid-19 vaccine and it can’t come soon enough. With people clamoring for a shot, it was welcome…

FDA paves way for approval of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, calls it safe and effective

February 24, 2021 7:08 AM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — Johnson & Johnson and the FDA on Wednesday released respective detailed analysis on the one-shot Covid-19 vaccine, with the FDA…

Las Cruces health center works to vaccinate homeless population against virus

February 24, 2021 7:27 PM Brianna Chavez

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces health care center is overcoming obstacles to reach the homeless population, working to help them stay healthy…

New Mexico revises color-coded Covid-19 restrictions system

February 24, 2021 2:31 PM Associated Press

SANTA FE,New Mexico — New Mexico on Wednesday revised its color-coded risk system by adding a new color that will signify when counties can ease…

Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is safe and effective, FDA analysis finds

February 24, 2021 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

In an analysis released Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration said the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has met the requirements for…

Questions remain on J&J Covid-19 vaccine rollout as authorization decision approaches

February 24, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

Johnson & Johnson says that it has 4 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine ready to ship “immediately” once it receives emergency use…

Del Sol Medical Center nursing assistants stage walkout, seek $15 an hour minimum wage

February 24, 2021 11:57 AM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — Del Sol Medical Center workers planned a walk out Wednesday afternoon to call on the Hospital Corporation of America to raise the…

What exactly are Tiger Woods’ injuries? And what might they mean for his future?

February 24, 2021 11:51 AM CNN

Tiger Woods’ rollover car crash led to serious leg injuries and a flurry of medical terms most people aren’t familiar with. The…

FDA says Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine meets requirements for emergency use authorization

February 24, 2021 9:17 AM CNN Newsource

In an analysis released Wednesday, the US Food and Drug Administration said the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine has met the requirements for…

Covid-19 antibodies may protect against reinfection later, study suggests

February 24, 2021 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

There’s new evidence that connects testing positive for Covid-19 antibodies from a prior infection with a significantly lower risk of becoming…

Experts worry variant-fueled surge of Covid-19 could be weeks away but cases will likely fall again by summer

February 24, 2021 7:45 AM CNN Newsource

Coronavirus infections across the US are still on the way down, and more Americans are getting vaccinated — but variants could cause…

‘We need to get everybody immunized’: El Paso pediatrician weighs in on when children could possibly get vaccinated

February 24, 2021 6:19 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The White House said last week high school students could receive Covid-19 vaccines this fall, though elementary students…

10 more virus deaths, over 300 new cases in El Paso

February 24, 2021 4:38 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported 10 new coronavirus-related deaths and 307 new cases Wednesday morning. The…

Family rifts seem on the rise. Here’s why they happen and how to cope

February 24, 2021 1:23 AM CNN Newsource

Each week, Sheri McGregor gets hundreds of emails from parents shut out of their children’s lives. Every story is different, she said. What the…