Health officials brace for a surge in US Covid-19 cases after the holidays
With Christmas in the rear view mirror, public health experts are bracing for yet another surge in Covid-19 cases, similar to those seen after other…
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Dona Ana County is 3rd in state for new virus cases, but zero deaths
SANTA FE, New Mexico — State officials on Saturday reported an additional 609 known Covid-19 cases and nine additional deaths, increasing the…
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Grim milestone: U.S. has now lost 1 in 1,000 Americans to Covid-19
The United States reached a grim milestone on Saturday: 1 in 1,000 Americans have died from Covid-19 since the nation’s first reported…
Continue Reading CDC testing requirements for UK travelers are like ‘a chain link fence to keep out a mosquito,’ experts say
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new testing requirements for travelers arriving from the UK, but research by the…
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No new El Paso virus deaths reported; hospitalizations at lowest level since mid-October
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported 331 new coronavirus cases on Saturday morning, but for the first time in months there were no…
Continue Reading Boston health care worker who experienced reaction to Moderna coronavirus vaccine has history of allergies
A health care worker who experienced an allergic reaction after receiving a Moderna Covid-19 vaccine at Boston Medical Center on Christmas Eve tells…
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Understanding how mosquitoes smell humans could save thousands of human lives
Of the more than 3,000 species of mosquitoes in the world, just a small number have evolved to specialize in sucking human blood. How human-biting…
Continue Reading 2 southern New Mexico virus deaths among 36 reported across the state on Christmas
SANTA FE, New Mexico — On Friday, New Mexico health officials reported 1,465 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, bringing the pandemic total to…
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Santa and elf visit newborns at 2 El Paso hospitals
EL PASO, Texas – Santa and one of his North Pole elves visited two Borderland hospitals to spread some Christmas cheer. Santa and his helper…
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Pope Francis calls on nations to share Covid-19 vaccines in Christmas message
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis made a Christmas Day plea for authorities to make Covid-19 vaccines available to all, insisting that the first in line…
Continue Reading CDC to require negative Covid-19 test for all passengers traveling to US from UK
Passengers arriving in the United States from the United Kingdom must test negative for Covid-19 before departure, the US Centers for Disease Control…
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VIRUS TODAY: Make-or-break in California, Midwest reprieve
Here’s what’s happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.: THREE THINGS TO KNOW TODAY — California’s deadly Christmas…
Continue Reading El Paso has 21 virus deaths reported on Christmas Day
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported 21 deaths stemming from the coronavirus on Christmas morning. The latest victims included: 5 men…
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Texas hospital spreads joy in the NICU by dressing newborns in Christmas sweaters
DALLAS, Texas — Over two dozen Texas babies celebrated the holiday in style this year, sporting handmade Christmas sweaters during their stay…
Continue Reading Should you skip or keep your workout if you’re sick? Here’s how to tell
As a personal trainer and yoga and Pilates instructor, I like to provide a wide variety of exercises and workouts that people can do regardless of…
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Every US coronavirus death is preventable, health expert says
The sad part about the thousands of Americans that will die in the coming weeks of the coronavirus pandemic is that they don’t have to have to…
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New Mexico governor makes plea for holiday safety as Las Cruces sees nursing home virus death
SANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday made another plea for people to be safe this holiday season. She said…
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City rolls out Covid-19 vaccine registration process for ‘at-risk’ El Pasoans as Moderna doses arrive
EL PASO, Texas – On the heels of word from local health officials that they planned to soon begin vaccinating “at-risk populations” for…
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‘It’s the Best Christmas of all’: Chaparral Covid-19 survivor calls recovery a miracle
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — Roberto and Mary Alice Mata, married for nearly 50 years, share smiles and hold onto each other’s hands inside their…
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Expert offers tips on how El Pasoans can say ‘no’ to holiday gatherings to reduce virus spread
EL PASO, Texas — The holidays are here and normally marks a time to celebrate by gathering with family and friends. However, this year is different…
Continue Reading US coronavirus deaths are projected to reach 567,000 by April, even amid vaccine rollout
More than 1 million people have received their first shot of a Covid-19 vaccine, but an influential coronavirus model projects the US death toll will…
Continue Reading Young adults who vape cannabis are more likely to experience cough, bronchitis and wheezing, study finds
The associations between vaping cannabis and respiratory health symptoms haven’t been fully known before — but one new study has revealed a…
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Fauci says he will practice what he preaches this holiday season
Dr. Anthony Fauci turns 80 on Thursday, but don’t expect him to get philosophical on his big birthday. “I’m afraid if you sort of…
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‘Vaccine has been a real boost’: Weekly Check-in with TTUHSC’s Dr. Michelson
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA): ABC-7 is revamping its weekly check-in segment with a doctor on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Every week, anchor…
Continue Reading U.S. House fails to pass measure to increase stimulus checks to $2,000
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday failed to advance a measure that would increase direct payments to Americans…
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13 more El Paso virus deaths, 319 new cases on Christmas Eve
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso’s health department reported 13 new coronavirus-related deaths and 319 new cases Thursday morning. It brings the…
Continue Reading US passes 1 million people vaccinated for coronavirus
The nearly yearlong coronavirus pandemic has been full of gloomy numbers but Wednesday brought an encouraging one — more than 1 million people…
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Delta gifts employee who battled Covid-19 for months a first-class trip anywhere in the world
Janese Cockfield refused to sit idly by as her twin sister, Janice, lay in a coma 600 miles away, batting to survive Covid-19. “I was…
Continue Reading Genetics experts worry coronavirus vaccines might not work quite as well against UK variant
Michael Worobey, a biologist at the University of Arizona, has seen more than 100,000 different strains of the virus that causes Covid-19. But when…
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El Pasoans over 75 receive Covid-19 vaccine at UMC West Clinic; health dept. says more to come
EL PASO, Texas — University Medical Center’s West Clinic became the first El Paso facility to administer Covid-19 vaccinations to high-risk members…
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