Federal and most state prisons are banning visits to protect inmates from coronavirus
The country’s 122 federal prisons and many of the 1,700-plus state prisons have banned visitors and volunteers, hoping to prevent potentially…
Continue ReadingThe country’s 122 federal prisons and many of the 1,700-plus state prisons have banned visitors and volunteers, hoping to prevent potentially…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — The new coronavirus continues popping up throughout Texas and at least 62 people have now tested positive, according to the latest…
Continue ReadingSANTA FE, New Mexico — New Mexico now has 13 confirmed cases of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, and the governor said Saturday that she expects…
Continue ReadingReconsider group playdates, parents. Think twice about letting your kids play soccer with friends. Avoid the local playground jungle gyms and monkey…
Continue ReadingPHOENIX, Arizona — The U.S. government says a new rule disqualifying more people from green cards if they use government benefits will not apply to…
Continue ReadingHOUSTON, Texas — Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas announced that he will now extend his self-quarantine until March 17 after “a second…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — The El Paso Independent School District announced details on Saturday for free breakfast and lunch that will be served for any…
Continue ReadingAir, water, food — and some would argue sex — are key ingredients to human survival. In reality, there should be another “s”…
Continue ReadingCoronavirus! Yes, it’s a serious situation, and yes, it deserves your vigilance and attention. But the constant spring of information,…
Continue ReadingThere are similarities and differences between Covid-19 and the flu, but we know much less about the novel coronavirus. As we look at what happened…
Continue ReadingAs the coronavirus pandemic spreads throughout the United States, some health experts are warning that hospitals are not prepared to manage the…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, D.C. — The Democratic-controlled U.S. House, with President Donald Trump’s support, early Saturday passed a bill to provide free…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — El Paso officials confirmed Friday night the first case of coronavirus in the city. They said a man in his 40s tested positive for…
Continue ReadingMEXICO CITY, Mexico — Mexican health officials, worried about how the coronavirus could spread from the U.S. to Mexico, are considering border…
Continue ReadingIt was 3 a.m. one January morning when Alex Zhang began an hours’ long cycle to a Wuhan hospital for emergency supplies of medicine to treat…
Continue ReadingAs American life continued to slow to a near-halt on Friday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, officials tried to alleviate concerns…
Continue ReadingSAN FRANCISCO, California — The U.S. now has 50 coronavirus deaths, and cases in all but one state. California’s sixth death from the disease,…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — The city and county of El Paso declared a state of emergency Friday due to the coronavirus outbreak. Mayor Dee Margo said the…
Continue ReadingUPDATE: UTEP will postpone spring Commencement ceremonies. Graduating students will still receive their degrees as scheduled, but the ceremonies will…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — El Paso Community College announced classes after spring break won’t resume until March 30 in an effort to help reduce the…
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, as Washington struggles with providing…
Continue ReadingYou have a fever. You’re in respiratory distress. And you might even be hospitalized with pneumonia. Doctors worry you may have been infected…
Continue ReadingVice President Mike Pence on March 3 said that any American, with a doctor’s order, can now be tested for coronavirus. The move appears to…
Continue ReadingTom Hanks and Rita Wilson shared an update from Australia, where they are both in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. Hanks tweeted a…
Continue ReadingDALLAS, Texas — Texas’ governor declared a state of disaster Friday as the coronavirus pandemic spread to all of the state’s biggest cities.…
Continue ReadingAUSTIN, Texas — University of Texas President Gregory Fenves and his family are now in self-isolation after his wife, Carmel, tested positive for…
Continue ReadingEL PASO, Texas — As fear over the COVID-19 virus continues to grow, many are stocking up on food and cleaning supplies. A new Nielsen report found…
Continue ReadingToday’s biggest developments: the latest news, context and analysis on the novel…
Continue ReadingSANTA FE, New Mexico — As of Friday, 10 people now have confirmed cases of coronavirus in New Mexico, according to the New Mexico Department…
Continue ReadingLAS CRUCES, New Mexico — New Mexico State University is expanding its spring break by an additional week in an effort to reduce the potential spread…
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