Health Archives

Mexico tops 30,000 virus deaths for 5th in world, but Juárez sees fewest deaths in months

July 4, 2020 7:33 PM KVIA ABC-7, Associated Press

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico — Mexico topped 30,000 Covid-19 deaths Saturday, overtaking France as the country with the fifth-highest death toll since the…

As coronavirus cases skyrocket, US marks July Fourth with pleas for people to skip the parties

July 4, 2020 7:18 PM CNN

After a week of skyrocketing coronavirus cases in the United States, officials are issuing a stark warning this July Fourth: Skip the parties. If you…

6th Las Cruces nursing home sees virus infection as Doña Ana County sets weekly new case record

July 4, 2020 6:26 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — State health officials said Doña Ana County posted 56 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, accounting for nearly 20% of the…

5 UTEP student-athletes diagnosed with virus, athletic facilities closed until July 16

July 4, 2020 5:41 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — Five UTEP student-athletes have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said Saturday, prompting the temporary closure of all…

A rare case of brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida

July 4, 2020 4:00 PM CNN

A case of a rare, brain-destroying amoeba has been confirmed in Florida. The Florida Department of Health announced the confirmed case of Naegleria…

Latin America sees half of all new Covid-19 infections as health systems flounder

July 4, 2020 9:54 AM CNN

At the end of April, video emerged from the main hospital in the Brazilian city of Manaus of bodies lined up in corridors, the victims of a sudden…

El Paso shatters virus case & hospitalization records; over 1,600 new infections in a week

July 4, 2020 9:21 AM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — While there were no new deaths reported Saturday morning due to coronavirus, El Paso shattered prior daily records for new cases…

If the United States were my patient: We aren’t ready to celebrate yet

July 4, 2020 4:52 AM CNN

Back in the middle of May, I wrote an essay titled “If the United States were my patient,” pondering what it would be like if the United…

A 24-year-old Covid-19 survivor is celebrating a different kind of independence this July Fourth

July 4, 2020 4:49 AM CNN

On Saturday, as people across the country celebrate America’s independence, Shakell Avery will celebrate a different kind of freedom. Freedom…

2 Texas counties urge residents to shelter in place as hospitals reach capacity due to virus

July 4, 2020 4:31 AM CNN

Hospitals in at least two Texas counties are at full capacity heading into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with county judges urging residents to…

Military vets and fireworks: It’s a complicated relationship

July 4, 2020 2:00 AM CNN

Marine Corps veteran Brian Vargas is still triggered by the sound of fireworks. A Purple Heart recipient, Vargas has endured over 200 medical…

EPCC trustee now hospitalized for Covid-19 after losing both mother, father to virus

June 30, 2020 2:38 PM Jim Parker, Jerry Najera

UPDATE – July 3: EPCC trustee Bonnie Soria Najera is now hospitalized due to Covid-19, she confirmed to ABC-7 on Friday night. She was admitted…

US reports over 50,000 new coronavirus cases for third straight day

July 3, 2020 9:50 PM CNN

As Americans find some beaches closed and Fourth of July fireworks scarce, authorities fear the holiday weekend may worsen the already ravaging…

El Paso police, fire, sheriff’s deputies to enforce Texas face mask mandate & issue fines

July 3, 2020 5:55 PM Brianna Chavez

El PASO, Texas — The Covid-19 compliance task force, made up of El Paso police, fire, county sheriff’s office, and environmental services plan to…

Las Cruces expands on New Mexico face mask order: City to fine businesses as state fines people

July 3, 2020 4:23 PM Jim Parker

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagashima issued an emergency proclamation Friday that expands upon the face mask order issued by…

TTUHSC nurse practitioner who worked at virus-infected Sanchez State Jail dies from Covid-19

July 3, 2020 2:32 PM Jim Parker

EL PASO, Texas — A nurse practitioner for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center who worked at the Rogelio Sanchez State Jail, home to a…

Doña Ana County, Otero Prison have 2 of New Mexico’s 8 new virus deaths; Doña Ana tops 1,000 cases

July 3, 2020 3:57 PM Jim Parker

SANTA FE, New Mexico — A woman in her 90s from Doña Ana County and a man in his 50s at the Otero County Prison were among eight new coronavirus…

Think of my babies in the NICU, and wear the mask

July 3, 2020 1:30 PM CNN

My twin boys were supposed to be born in June, but they had other plans. I went into early labor in March, just as the coronavirus was sweeping into…

How to celebrate a fun Fourth of July at home

July 3, 2020 1:15 PM CNN

A combination of factors could make the Fourth of July a “perfect storm” of coronavirus infections, warned one doctor — but only…

Study finds hydroxychloroquine may have boosted survival, but other researchers have doubts

July 3, 2020 11:31 AM CNN

A surprising new study found the controversial antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine helped patients better survive in the hospital. But the findings,…

An 11-year-old boy is Florida’s youngest person to die from Covid-19 complications

July 3, 2020 11:01 AM CNN

An 11-year-old boy from Miami-Dade County has died from Covid-19 complications, according to the Florida Department of Health, making him the…

Study confirms new version of coronavirus spreads faster, but doesn’t make people sicker

July 3, 2020 10:55 AM CNN

A global study has found strong evidence that a new form of the coronavirus has spread from Europe to the US. The new mutation makes the virus more…

El Paso physician offers tips for preventing heat-related illness this summer

July 3, 2020 9:01 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Dr. Blake Busey with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso offers tips for preventing heat-related illness and injuries on ABC-7…

Traveling this summer? Get safety tips from an infectious disease expert

July 3, 2020 7:56 AM Madeline Ottilie

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — As summer continues, many may be eager to head out-of-town and take a vacation. A local infectious disease specialist with…

3 new virus deaths as hospitalizations soar in El Paso

July 3, 2020 7:37 AM Mauricio Casillas

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Department of Public Health on Friday reported three additional coronavirus deaths and 276 new cases, the second…

The US, Brazil and others lifted lockdowns early. These charts show just how deadly that decision was

July 3, 2020 7:12 AM CNN

Patience in lifting coronavirus restrictions is paying off all over the world, but lifting lockdowns too early can have deadly consequences. A CNN…

Pets and fireworks: how to keep your animals calm and safe on July 4

July 3, 2020 6:26 AM CNN

Fireworks explode like magnified gunfire in the exquisitely sensitive ears of many of our pets. Measuring between 150 and 175 decibels, fireworks are…