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The Covid-19 pandemic worsened an already dire childhood obesity epidemic

January 8, 2021 4:28 AM CNN

Pediatricians like us have seen it over and over again in the last few months — kids who have put on 5, sometimes 10, at times even 20 pounds…

El Paso surpasses 1,500 virus deaths as nearly 600 new cases are reported

January 8, 2021 4:15 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — More than 1,500 El Pasoans have now died of Covid-19 since the virus first reached the community last March. Health…

The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in one day for the first time ever

January 8, 2021 12:25 AM CNN

The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths Thursday — the most virus-related deaths the country has reported in one day since the…

El Pasoans voice frustrations over lack of information on Covid-19 vaccinations

January 7, 2021 6:58 PM Wil Herren

EL PASO, Texas- El Pasoans are clearly frustrated about how to find out about the Covid-19 vaccines and then line up an appointment to get one. Three…

US marks deadliest day of Covid-19 pandemic as experts mull expanding vaccine distribution

January 7, 2021 6:25 PM CNN

The United States reported 3,865 Covid-19 deaths on Wednesday, the highest number of deaths reported in a single day since the pandemic began. The…

Dona Ana County with 118 new cases, 1 new death from coronavirus pandemic

January 7, 2021 5:00 PM David Burge

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico – Health officials in New Mexico announcing Thursday 118 new cases and one new death in Dona Ana County. The latest fatality…

El Paso VA vaccinates its 1st patient with Moderna dose

January 7, 2021 4:36 PM David Burge

EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System did its first Covid-19 vaccination on Thursday. Navy veteran Paul Garcia, a kidney…

Feds ‘overpromised and underdelivered’ on coronavirus vaccines, state health officials say

January 7, 2021 3:24 PM CNN

The federal government “overpromised and underdelivered”on coronavirus vaccine expectations, leaving states understaffed and without…

In counties where university classes were in person, Covid-19 cases rose 56%

January 7, 2021 2:46 PM CNN

Counties where large colleges and universities opened for in-person classes in the fall suffered a significant rise in the incidence of Covid-19,…

‘We’re now starting to see the Christmas surge’: Weekly Check-in with Texas Tech’s Dr. Michelson

January 7, 2021 2:14 PM Mauricio Casillas

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,…

First Texas case emerges of new, potentially more contagious UK variant of Covid-19

January 7, 2021 11:49 AM Texas Tribune

HOUSTON, Texas — The first known case of a new and possibly more contagious coronavirus strain has been reported in Texas, in an adult male resident…

How to have a better argument across the political divide

January 7, 2021 7:46 AM CNN

America is ideologically split, and if the animosity over the 2020 election results is any indication, we may be fast losing the ability to bridge…

El Paso nears 1,500 confirmed Covid-19 deaths

January 7, 2021 5:24 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health reported nine new coronavirus-related deaths Thursday morning. The death toll now…

Wearing clothes, talking to people and other very simple 2021 goals

January 7, 2021 5:11 AM CNN

The usual New Year’s resolutions — exercise more, spend less time doomscrolling on social media and more time reading, go to bed earlier…

Some parents expand pandemic bubble to include children’s girlfriends and boyfriends

January 7, 2021 4:56 AM CNN

While socializing and dating in person may have mostly fizzled this past year, as could be expected in a pandemic, in some cases it’s…

The US reports highest single-day death toll as CDC offers grim forecast for the end of the month

January 7, 2021 1:42 AM CNN

As the United States reported its highest single day of Covid-19 deaths, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned the overall toll…

Dr. Fauci says US should have had better coronavirus vaccine rollout

January 7, 2021 1:41 AM CNN

The United States could and should have done a better job of rolling out coronavirus vaccines, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious…

Miami medical examiners investigate death of doctor who got coronavirus vaccine

January 6, 2021 8:12 PM CNN

The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner is investigating the death of a doctor weeks after he received a Covid-19 vaccine, according to Darren…

Mexico hits new daily high for virus cases, near record deaths – including 34 more in Chihuahua state

January 6, 2021 7:57 PM Associated Press

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico has reported a new high for a daily increase in coronavirus cases, with 13,345 newly confirmed infections reported…

As ‘messy’ rollout continues, states begin to prioritize more people for vaccination

January 6, 2021 7:28 PM CNN

The US coronavirus vaccine rollout has been slow, and some states eager to move more doses are beginning to vaccinate more than the health care…

CDC has found more than 50 US cases of coronavirus variant first identified in UK

January 6, 2021 7:26 PM CNN

At least 52 cases of a coronavirus variant first identified in the UK have been found in the United States, according to data posted Wednesday by the…

New Mexico has record 47 new virus deaths, 7 in Doña Ana County, as state among tops for vaccines

January 6, 2021 6:46 PM Associated Press, KVIA ABC-7

SANTA FE, New Mexico — Health Secretary Dr. Tracie Collins said the state Health Department is watching the numbers closely as New Mexico has now…

Changes to coronavirus vaccine schedule wouldn’t start with FDA, agency says

January 6, 2021 5:24 PM CNN

The US Food and Drug Administration has made clear that it does not plan to make any changes to Covid-19 vaccine dosing schedules in the United…

CDC says severe allergic reactions to coronavirus vaccine are rare

January 6, 2021 3:52 PM CNN

Only 29 people have experienced severe allergic reactions to the coronavirus vaccine, making it a rare outcome, the US Centers for Disease Control…

Can you move 11 minutes a day? You’ll live longer if you do

January 6, 2021 2:43 PM CNN

There is no denying that 2020 has hampered activity levels. Between the Zoom meetings, Netflix binges and virtual cocktail hours, increased sitting…

Coronavirus variant discoveries in UK and South Africa began with a bet of a bottle of wine

January 6, 2021 11:06 AM CNN

The discovery of important new coronavirus variants in the UK and South Africa began with a bet of a bottle of wine. In mid-November, Tulio de…

Loss of smell in mild Covid-19 cases occurs 86% of the time, study says

January 6, 2021 10:05 AM CNN

Some 86% of people with mild cases of Covid-19 lose their sense of smell and taste but recover it within six months, according to a new study of over…