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All Las Cruces hospitals and a clinic are offering monoclonal antibody infusion for Covid-19

November 30, 2021 12:04 PM Kate Bieri

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Las Cruces patients suffering from Covid-19 don’t have to drive to El Paso for monoclonal antibody infusion treatment.…

Federal judge blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for health workers nationwide

November 30, 2021 6:11 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration has suffered three major court losses since Monday morning, with orders freezing key federal…

US panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID-19 pill from Merck

November 30, 2021 7:10 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers have endorsed an antiviral drug from Merck to treat COVID-19. It sets…

How worried should we be about Omicron, the new coronavirus variant?

November 30, 2021 5:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Since South African authorities announced the arrival of a new coronavirus variant that contains an unusually large number of…

How worried should we be about Omicron, the new coronavirus variant?

November 30, 2021 5:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Katia Hetter, CNN Since South African authorities announced the arrival of a new coronavirus variant that contains an unusually large number of…

FDA advisers vote to recommend authorization of a pill to treat Covid-19

November 30, 2021 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox and Jen Christensen, CNN Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 13-10 Tuesday to recommend emergency use authorization…

FDA advisers vote to recommend authorization of a pill to treat Covid-19

November 30, 2021 3:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox and Jen Christensen, CNN Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 13-10 Tuesday to recommend emergency use authorization…

Dr. Oz announces bid for US Senate seat in Pennsylvania

November 30, 2021 12:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Michael Warren, CNN Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardiothoracic surgeon and television personality, is running for the US Senate in Pennsylvania as a…

Scientists say it will take weeks to tell how dangerous Omicron really is. Here’s why

November 30, 2021 12:03 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN As soon as South Africa announced the spread of a new and troubling variant last week, scientists went to work. By the time the…

Mexico to reverse course, give COVID-19 booster shots

November 30, 2021 11:35 AM Associated Press

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican officials have reversed their previous position against giving coronavirus booster shots and are studying a plan to…

‘Just take it day to day’: El Paso mom who gave birth at 23 weeks shares her son’s inspiring story

November 30, 2021 5:58 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — One in 10 babies are born premature in the U.S and can face long term health problems like lung disease or hearing loss to name a…

Omicron vs. Delta: More mutations don’t necessarily make a meaner Covid-19 virus

November 30, 2021 5:19 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The new Omicron variant of coronavirus, with its many mutations and seemingly quick spread in South Africa, is worrying scientists…

35 things you need in your emergency kit

November 30, 2021 2:19 AM Stacker

Stacker compared recommendations from the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other experts to…

Get booster shots as soon as you can, health experts say, as Omicron’s spread collides with the relentless Delta variant

November 30, 2021 1:43 AM CNN Newsource

By Holly Yan and Travis Caldwell, CNN Health experts are doubling down on pleas for all eligible American to get vaccinated — and boosted…

Antibody treatment availability increasing for Covid patients in El Paso

November 29, 2021 4:59 PM Saul Saenz

EL PASO, Texas — The Hospitals Of Providence is not the only health provider offering monoclonal antibody infusions for patients suffering Covid-19…

With over 500 active Covid cases in El Paso’s 4 largest school districts, mask debate may reignite

November 29, 2021 12:04 PM Rachel Phillips

EL PASO, Texas — As cases begin to rise among school aged children in El Paso, the Texas ban on mask mandates has been momentarily restored by the…

Pfizer to ask FDA to OK boosters for all 16+ as CDC strengthens guidance

November 29, 2021 4:51 PM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — Pfizer is going to ask the Food and Drug Administration in the coming days to authorize Covid-19 booster shots for 16- and…

All vaccinated adults should get a Covid-19 booster shot because of the Omicron variant, CDC says

November 29, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strengthened recommendations for booster doses of coronavirus vaccine Monday,…

Why WHO skipped two letters of the Greek alphabet in naming Omicron

November 29, 2021 1:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Faith Karimi, CNN The naming of the new coronavirus variant Omicron is causing some confusion. Since May the World Health Organization has been…

Why WHO skipped two letters of the Greek alphabet in naming Omicron

November 29, 2021 1:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Faith Karimi, CNN The naming of the new coronavirus variant Omicron is causing some confusion. Since May the World Health Organization has been…

Biden says Omicron variant is ’cause for concern, not panic’

November 29, 2021 11:03 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden on Monday said the new Omicron coronavirus variant is “a cause for concern, not a cause for…

There’s a new coronavirus variant circulating. Here’s what you can do to stay safe

November 29, 2021 10:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Theresa Waldrop, CNN As the world waits to learn how the Omicron variant might impact the global Covid-19 pandemic, it’s easy to get caught…

There’s a new coronavirus variant circulating. Here’s what you can do to stay safe

November 29, 2021 10:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Theresa Waldrop, CNN As the world waits to learn how the Omicron variant might impact the global Covid-19 pandemic, it’s easy to get caught…

9 new El Paso Covid deaths, 7 not vaccinated; youngest victim in 30s

November 29, 2021 10:18 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — There were nine El Pasoans who died from Covid-19 over the past week, with seven of the fatalities involving those who weren’t…

Explaining the difference between a third dose & booster shot when registering for Covid-19 vaccine

November 29, 2021 5:48 AM Brianna Chavez

EL PASO, Texas — Guidance on whether or not to receive an additional dose of the covid vaccine has been changing over the last several months, which…

Coronavirus variants: Here’s what we know

November 29, 2021 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, is also the quickest to be labeled a “variant of concern” by the World Health…

Coronavirus variants: Here’s what we know

November 29, 2021 4:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Maggie Fox, CNN Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, is also the quickest to be labeled a “variant of concern” by the World Health…

Americans face at least 2 weeks of uncertainty as scientists work to answer 3 key questions about the new Omicron variant

November 29, 2021 2:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Ralph Ellis and Susannah Cullinane, CNN Americans face at least two weeks of uncertainty before major questions may get answered about the Omicron…

How to build a habit in 5 steps, according to science

November 29, 2021 2:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Katy Milkman, CNN Most of us assume those hyper-achievers who are always able to squeeze in their workout, eat healthy foods, ace their exams and…

5-year-old El Paso girl fighting rare disease offers inspiration to family, friends, community

November 28, 2021 2:23 PM Katie Frazier

EL PASO, Texas — Victoria De La Luz was born at only 27 weeks as a premature baby. Only five days after Melinda De La Luz’s emergency c-section, her…