New York City primary care doctors begin vaccinating patients against Covid-19
New York is the latest state to allocate Covid-19 vaccine doses directly to primary care doctors as part of an initiative to reach people who may be…
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5 things to know for April 28: Covid-19, Biden, police violence, Boko Haram, Hungary
It may be hard to find gas this summer, but it’s not because of any crude oil shortage. It’s the tanker truck drivers needed to deliver…
Continue Reading People who have had COVID-19 should still get their vaccine, according to CDC, local health expert
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As COVID-19 vaccines become more accessible, U.S. health officials are fighting a new challenge: vaccine hesitancy.…
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Over 630,000 vaccine doses given in El Paso; 4 additional virus deaths
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced four new coronavirus-related deaths and 236 new cases Wednesday. The…
Continue Reading CDC gives new guidance on what vaccinated people can safely enjoy. But we may be hitting a wall with vaccine hesitancy
Just in time for warmer weather, fully vaccinated Americans can now safely enjoy more pre-pandemic activities without a mask, according to new…
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Mexico tops 345,000 virus deaths, will start vaccinating ages 50-59
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexico’s pandemic death toll passed 345,000 Tuesday, though most states have not seen any rebound in coronavirus cases,…
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Clint ISD holds memorial for employee & wife who died of Covid
CLINT, Texas — The Clint Independent School District held a memorial for Leobardo Soria, a security guard at Carroll T. Welch Elementary school,…
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The Hospitals of Providence holding special events for Stroke Awareness Month
EL PASO, Texas – This Saturday is the beginning of Stroke Awareness Month. Every May, hospitals including The Hospitals of Providence raise awareness…
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El Paso Convention Center to open for walk-in virus vaccinations with no appointment needed
EL PASO, Texas — The City of El Paso plans to open up the Convention Center downtown for walk-in Covid-19 vaccinations with no appointment needed,…
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CDC eases mask-wearing advice for vaccinated people outdoors, but masks can’t be shed altogether
WASHINGTON, DC – You can ditch the mask walking your dog or dining outside with friends if you are fully vaccinated from Covid-19. But keep…
Continue Reading Six-foot social distancing rule misses bigger risks, MIT experts say
When it comes to being indoors, the six feet rule of social distancing misses the bigger point of how coronavirus spreads, according to two…
Continue Reading CDC issues new outdoor mask guidance for fully vaccinated people
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday issued new guidance on outdoor mask use for fully vaccinated Americans. Fully vaccinated…
Continue Reading Covid protesters must stop exploiting symbols of the Holocaust
On Saturday morning, thousands of people marched through London to protest against public health measures being contemplated or deployed amid the…
Continue Reading How you and your kids can avoid Covid-19 at playgrounds
Playgrounds seem like — and in many cases are — a relatively safe pandemic activity, but there are factors that can complicate the issue.…
Continue Reading Former CDC director: We can prevent the next pandemic
As the United States and the world continue to struggle in the second year of the Covid-19 pandemic, one truth has emerged — it didn’t…
Continue Reading Here’s what one expert says can help hesitant Americans decide to get a Covid-19 shot
US officials say Covid-19 vaccines are our way out of the pandemic. But the US faces a stubborn challenge — vaccine hesitancy — which…
Continue Reading El Paso reports 6 virus deaths, including man in his 30s, as vaccination rate continues to rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health announced six new coronavirus-related deaths and 73 new cases Tuesday. The latest…
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El Paso psychiatrist offers tips for dealing with ‘re-entry’ fear as pandemic eases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Nearly 40% of El Paso residents age 16 and older had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Tuesday morning. As more…
Continue Reading Soft bedding continues to claim infant lives despite warnings, study finds
Amanda Saucedo did everything the natural parenting blogs she read told her to do before she brought her newborn son Ben into her bed to co-sleep in…
Continue Reading Trump’s close advisers urge him to make PSA to persuade his followers to get the Covid-19 vaccine
With polls showing that about half of Republicans are unenthusiastic about getting a Covid-19 vaccine, some of former President Donald Trump’s…
Continue Reading What women should know about the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Food and Drug Administration lifted the pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19…
Continue Reading The US is hitting the hesitancy wall for Covid-19 vaccines. Here’s what experts say can help
US officials say Covid-19 vaccines are our way out of the pandemic. But the US faces a stubborn challenge — vaccine hesitancy — which…
Continue Reading The number of fully vaccinated people has outpaced those with just one dose, CDC says
Fewer new people are getting their first Covid-19 shot than those finishing up their second, according to data from the US Centers for Disease…
Continue Reading Blood clots and Johnson & Johnson vaccine: What you need to know
Have you recently had the single-shot Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine? Get medical attention quickly if you suffer persistent, severe…
Continue Reading US Covid-19 vaccination efforts may start to slow, official says. Here’s why
Covid-19 vaccination efforts may begin to slow down as more Americans get vaccinated, an official told CNN. More than 42% of the US population has…
Continue Reading 1 in 10 women will have a miscarriage. They shouldn’t be told to ‘just try again,’ new research says
Miscarriages are common. Some 23 million pregnancies worldwide end in miscarriage every year — that’s 15% of all pregnancies or 44 each…
Continue Reading What to do to get your Covid vaccination added to your medical record
Getting vaccinated against Covid-19 and receiving a vaccination card has become a rite of passage for many Americans who have endured the pandemic…
Continue Reading How to update your medical record so it includes your Covid-19 vaccination
Getting vaccinated against Covid-19 and receiving a vaccination card has become a rite of passage for many Americans who have endured the pandemic…
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Texas hospital system will require employees to get the Covid-19 vaccine and could fire them if they don’t comply
HOUSTON, Texas — A hospital system in Houston is requiring all of its employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19, making it one of the first…
Continue Reading EU expands on ‘coordinated approach’ to reopening to Americans
The European Union is seeking to resume “transatlantic travel as soon as it is safe to do so,” and is urging member nations to take a…
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