New York will allow two patients to share a single ventilator
New York state has approved technology that allows two patients to share a single ventilator, in an effort to address a desperate need as the number…
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U.S. jobless claims soar to record 3.3 million amid virus; El Paso area’s numbers are ‘frightening’
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous record set in 1982 —…
Continue Reading A service dog in training brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes — this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat. Wynn, a service dog in training, is bringing…
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Why comparing coronavirus outbreaks in different countries can be misleading — and even dangerous
Why is the death rate so low in Germany? How come the UK has comparatively fewer cases than elsewhere? And what’s going on in Russia? An online…
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Why comparing coronavirus outbreaks in different countries can be misleading — and even dangerous
Why is the death rate so low in Germany? How come the UK has comparatively fewer cases than elsewhere? And what’s going on in Russia? An online…
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Should you be concerned about virus spread when you take your clothes to the dry cleaner or laundromat?
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Laundromats and dry cleaners are considered essential businesses and can remain open while the El Paso County stay-at-home…
Continue Reading Questions arise after teen’s death was initially linked to coronavirus in California
California health officials are reevaluating the death of a 17-year-old boy from coronavirus, saying his case is “complex” and needs…
Continue Reading Coronavirus news at a glance
Nearly a third of the world’s population is living under coronavirus-related movement restrictions with more than 500,000 people infected and…
Continue Reading What’s in the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill passed by Congress?
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressional lawmakers have passed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, with cash and assistance…
Continue Reading The art of the socially distant birthday party
Eva Wohiren had a big-ticket birthday bash in the works. The 27-year-old living in New York had rented out space and a DJ for herself and 30 friends…
Continue Reading Wednesday has been deadliest day in reported coronavirus deaths in US
More than 200 deaths from Covid-19 were reported Wednesday in the United States — a new high for fatalities recorded in a single day. The…
Continue Reading Coronavirus deaths in the US could reach peak in three weeks, epidemiologist says
A leading epidemiologist advising the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has estimated the peak of deaths in the US coronavirus pandemic…
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El Pasoans urged to obey stay-at-home order as local virus cases surge to 21
EL PASO, Texas — Public health and emergency operation officials held a press conference Wednesday afternoon where they urged El Pasoans to follow…
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Prince Charles, 71-year-old heir to British throne, tests positive for coronavirus
LONDON, England — Prince Charles, the 71-year-old son of Queen Elizabeth II and the first in line to the British throne, has tested positive for…
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NMSU campus going through deep cleaning to fight virus spread
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the most important thing most of us can do is to stay home,…
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U.S. death toll from virus surpasses 1,000 after deadliest day with over 200 fatalities
NEW YORK, NY — The U.S. death toll from coronavirus crossed the grim mark of 1,000 on Wednesday night, according to Johns Hopkins University. More…
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Las Cruces seeks to hold the line against virus spread among the homeless
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – For the homeless community in Las Cruces, the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope has long been a source of their salvation and…
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Tips for suddenly home-schooling parents during coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — American children are home-schooled as of this week. That means millions of parents, including many here in El Paso, are…
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EL Paso small businesses try to survive coronavirus
EL PASO, Texas — With the recent Coronavirus pandemic infecting the economy with uncertainty and instability, at least one local business developer…
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Trump says at briefing he’s committed to getting ‘large sections’ of U.S. back to ‘normal’
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump again spoke extensively at the daily White House briefing Wednesday on the government’s response in the coronavirus…
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New Mexico reports 1st coronavirus death as infection toll grows to 112
ARTESIA, New Mexico (KVIA) — A man in his late 70’s has died in Eddy County, marking New Mexico’s first coronavirus death, officials said Wednesday.…
Continue Reading Couple who can’t see their baby in NICU hope people take social distancing more seriously
Juan Flores used a single finger to stroke his son’s arm. A breathing machine rested under Nico’s nose. A thin feeding tube wound down…
Continue Reading NYU wants its senior medical students to graduate early and join the battle against coronavirus
At least 69 students at New York University’s medical school want to graduate three months early to help in the fight against the novel…
Continue Reading ‘That’s when all hell broke loose’: Coronavirus patients start to overwhelm US hospitals
“We ended up getting our first positive patients — and that’s when all hell broke loose,” said one New York City doctor. The…
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El Paso gym offers equipment for stay-at-home workouts during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas– With the City of El Paso’s announcement of a stay-at-home order, some people are finding other ways to stay active in their homes…
Continue Reading A baby is in isolation after an Alabama NICU nurse tested positive for coronavirus, family says
When Brandon Waltman went to visit his newborn baby girl in the neonatal intensive care unit of an Alabama hospital Monday night, he was told she had…
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NY House Democrat: ‘Starting today, I’m totally shut down’
At least one New York congressman is taking to heart a request from the White House coronavirus response coordinator that anyone who has recently…
Continue Reading Fearing coronavirus, Arizona man dies after taking a form of chloroquine used to treat aquariums
A Phoenix-area man is dead and his wife is under critical care after the two took chloroquine phosphate in an apparent attempt to self-medicate for…
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A 12-year-old girl with coronavirus is improving after ‘fighting for her life’
Days after a 12-year-old Atlanta girl was hooked up to a ventilator and struggling with coronavirus, the girl’s condition is improving, her…
Continue Reading A 12-year-old girl with coronavirus is improving after ‘fighting for her life’
Days after a 12-year-old Atlanta girl was hooked up to a ventilator and struggling with coronavirus, the girl’s condition is improving, her…
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