Health Care November 2020

US Hits Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Coronavirus infections are well over 100,000 per day, sending new confirmed cases to more than 1 million for the beginning of November and now 61,964 people are hospitalized.

Global November 2020

Eta Regains Hurricane Strength

Florida is bracing for Eta, which has increased to having maximum sustained winds of about 75 mph, making it a hurricane again. In Tampa, several Veterans Day events were canceled.

Hispanic Community November 2020

South Bronx Mexican Restaurant Helps Poor

La Morada won Michelin acclaim for its Oaxacan food. But after this family-run restaurant had a brush with COVID, they began serving free meals to the poor.

Global November 2020

Officials: Election Most Secure In US History

Government and industry officials who coordinate election cybersecurity put out a statement that they found no evidence of votes being altered or compromised in the 2020 election.

Hispanic Community November 2020

Mexico Changes Immigration Law Regarding Kids

Mexico has changed its immigration law so that migrant children can no longer be held in immigration detention centers can have their legal status provisionally recognized.

Global November 2020

Category 4 Iota Threatens Central America

Hurricane Iota has strengthened into a Category 4 storm and is predicted to become a Category 5. It is on route to hit the same area of Central America as Hurricane Eta.

Technology November 2020

Amazon Opens Online Pharmacy

Amazon.com has opened an online pharmacy where customers can refill prescriptions and order medication for home delivery. Most insurance plans are accepted.

Hispanic Community November 2020

Peru's Congress Selects New Leader

Lawmaker Francisco Sagasti has been selected to become the next president of Peru. Sagasti is a member of the centrist Purple Party and will be Peru’s third president in a week.

Health Care November 2020

Hospitals Overwhelmed With Virus Cases

As the coronavirus surges in the U.S., hospitals nationally are struggling to deal with the influx of COVID-19 patients. The confirmed death toll in the U.S. has surpassed 250,000.

Health Care November 2020

Does Social Distancing Weaken Immune Systems?

Social distancing and staying home during a pandemic does not weaken the immune system. Health experts recommend such actions as stress management to strengthen the immune system.

Arts and Media November 2020

Ladies' Night At Latin Grammys

Singer Natalia Lafourcade won three awards at the 2020 Latin Grammys, tying her with solo female performer Rosalía, and singer and composer Carlos Vives for most wins.

Hispanic Community November 2020

Mexico Tops 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Confirmed COVID deaths in Mexico hit 100,004. Brazil, India, Mexico and the U.S. have all exceeded the 100,000 benchmark. Mexico topped 1 million registered COVID infections.

Arts and Media November 2020

Becky G Honors Immigrant Families At AMAs

Becky G won favorite Latin female artist at the 2020 American Music Awards. She dedicated her award to immigrant workers, students and immigrant families.

Hispanic Community November 2020

Who Is Alejandro Mayorkas?

If the Senate confirms President-elect Joe Biden’s DHS secretary pick, Alejandro Mayorkas, then Mayorkas will be the first Hispanic and the first immigrant to lead DHS.

Global November 2020

Hurricanes Spur Central American Migration

Devastating hurricanes Eta and Iota are spurring people in areas of Central America, including El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, to migrate to the United States.