Two deaths in New Mexico have been linked to people taking ivermectin, a drug used to treat parasitic infections in horses and other animals that has been misused by some who believe it to be an effective treatment for Covid-19 after falling for a wave of misinformation.... The two people who died were among 14 who were hospitalised after taking the animal drug.... Ivermectin has been boosted by podcast host Joe Rogan and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The Food and Drug Administration( FDA) h

" I think that's why half the staff have gone." Nurse Patricia Thomas stood by a dead patient she had treated, a white sheet over his body, a picture of his family at his feet.... He had five children and 12 grandchildren. Choking back tears, Ms Thomas said:" We took the tubes out and let them hold his hand while he passed comfortably.... " Our hospitals are in a really grave situation." Three out of four Covid-19 patients in the state are unvaccinated, officials said....