Texas governor expresses concern about virus ‘trend lines’ in El Paso
AUSTIN, Texas — With nearly 11,700 Texans having tested positive for the coronavirus, including over 200 in El Paso, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed…
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Trump considers sending Americans back to work in May
WASHINGTON, DC — As the Easter weekend begins, President Donald Trump will not see the “packed churches” he envisioned last…
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Experts say New Mexico will lack ventilators and ICU beds when virus hits peak
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — National experts are projecting that the coronavirus will likely hit its peak in New Mexico around April 21. Data…
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No, the coronavirus is not the leading cause of death in the US, CDC says
Even though the coronavirus pandemic continues to take lives across the United States, Covid-19 has not become the leading cause of death in the…
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Worldwide death toll from coronavirus hits 100,000
NEW YORK, NY — The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus hit 100,000 as Christians around the globe marked a Good Friday unlike any other – in…
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Being an astronaut during a pandemic: ‘I think I will feel more isolated on Earth’
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan have watched the coronavirus pandemic unfold just like the rest of us, but from a very different…
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Need for mental health help grows during pandemic: Here’s a resource available in the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — The coronavirus pandemic can lead to feelings of fear and anxiety, as the number of confirmed cases grows locally and nationwide…
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Weekly check-in Q&A with UMC’s Dr. Jose Burgos on virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In an effort to deliver the most comprehensive coronavirus coverage, ABC-7 has started a new weekly feature where we ask Dr.…
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The EU has bungled its response to coronavirus and it might never fully recover
The pace at which Covid-19 spread around the globe left governments and international institutions paralyzed. But few experienced the scale of the…
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Las Cruces family clinic receives huge donation of medical masks
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — La Clinica de Familia in south Las Cruces received a large donation of handmade masks for their medical staff thanks to a…
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Rural communities like Hatch feel forgotten when it comes to virus testing, small business aid
HATCH, New Mexico — Covid-19 is quickly spreading and impacting the Borderland including rural communities like Hatch. Mayor Andy Nuñez, who has…
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‘Very somber’ as El Paso records 1st virus death, up to 225 total cases: See the map of case clusters
EL PASO, Texas — Calling it a “very somber” moment, El Paso Mayor Dee Margo announced the city’s first coronavirus death on Thursday afternoon, as…
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Texas virus cases top 10,000 & deaths go past 200
AUSTIN, Texas — The volume of patients in Texas with the illness caused by the novel coronavirus topped 10,000 cases Thursday, with the number of…
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Lower Valley factory accused of not taking steps to enforce social distancing of workers
EL PASO, Texas — A clothing alterations and manufacturing firm that’s operated in El Paso’s Lower Valley for 35 years appears to have trouble…
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New Mexico virus cases near 1,000 – with 44 in Las Cruces area
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state’s case total was nearing 1,000 – with 989 diagnosed with the virus as of Thursday.…
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How the government delayed coronavirus testing
A weeks-long testing delay that effectively blinded public health officials to the spread of the coronavirus in the US might have been avoided had…
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White House task force says models suggest declining virus death tolls
WASHINGTON, DC — As the nation’s top health expert said Thursday that he thinks the U.S. death toll from Covid-19 could be far…
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Virus deaths in Chihuahua state, including Juarez, jump to 11
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Coronavirus deaths in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, which includes Juarez, have risen to 11 as of Thursday, government…
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta remembers Charlotte Figi, the little girl who changed the world
For the last 20 years, I have straddled the world of medicine and journalism. Many times along the way, I worried that my personality was not suited…
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Mt. Cristo Rey & Chamizal closed as Easter events are banned in parks across the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas — Both Mount Cristo Rey and the Chamizal National Memorial are now closed to visitors until further notice, officials announced…
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New US model predicts much higher Covid-19 death toll in UK. But British scientists are skeptical
British scientists have pushed back against an influential new coronavirus model that predicts the UK will be the worst-hit European country, with a…
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El Paso’s virus cases double in 5 days, getting close to 200: See the locator map
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso health officials reported 39 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday evening, bringing the county’s total number of those…
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Jews prep for a pandemic Passover: Smaller but no less vital
Passover and its epic story — how the Jewish people escaped to freedom after plagues struck their oppressors — are uniquely resonant this year,…
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Las Cruces schools distribute thousands of student laptops for distance learning
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — To prepare for the start of the district’s distance learning, the Las Cruces Public School District has distributed…
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Help fund temporary employment for laid-off El Paso restaurant workers
(Editor’s note: To sign-up if you’re a laid-off restaurant worker, or to donate to support this fund, go to getshiftdone.org/elpaso.) EL PASO,…
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FBI warns of sex predators preying on children online during virus pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — Students across the Borderland are now forced to attend school virtually due to the global pandemic. Being online comes with added…
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Cuban immigrant just released from Otero ICE facility warns of virus threat inside
CHAPARRAL, New Mexico — A group made up of migrant advocates, city, county and state leaders, as well as the Catholic Church has made a plea for the…
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Miami orders customers and workers to wear masks at all times in stores and pharmacies
Authorities in Miami said Tuesday that anyone working at or visiting businesses — including grocery stores — must wear a mask or other…
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2nd El Paso Border Patrol agent has virus; 5 total infections among area CBP employees
EL PASO, Texas — A second U.S. Border Patrol agent in the El Paso sector has now tested positive for the coronavirus, Chief patrol agent Gloria…
Continue Reading 3 more New Mexico virus deaths as state cases exceed 800, Doña Ana County infections near 40
SANTA FE, New Mexico – New Mexico state health officials on Wednesday announced 72 additional confirmed cases of coronavirus, jumping the state…
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