Health Care March 2020

WHO Declares Coronavirus Crisis A Pandemic

The World Health Organization has officially declared the new coronavirus crisis a pandemic, meaning it is now prevalent all over the world.

Financing March 2020

Senate Passes Rebuke Of DeVos

The Senate passed by a vote of 53-46 a measure that overturns the education secretary’s rules regarding student loan forgiveness. The White House has threatened a presidential veto.

Global March 2020

5 US Responses To Asylum-Seekers

Although “Remain in Mexico” is one of better-known U.S. responses to asylum-seeker, responses also include flying asylum seekers to Central America and having fast asylum hearings.

Hispanic Community March 2020

Spain To Declare State Of Emergency

Spain’s prime minister has said that he will declare a state of emergency on March 14 in response to the coronavirus. Health authorities have confirmed more than 4,200 cases in Spain.

Health Care March 2020

Schools, Restaurants Closed In New York City

Nearly 1,800 NYC public schools are closing until at least April 20 in response to COVID-19. Restaurants and bars are also closed although takeout and delivery will still be available.

Health Care March 2020

New Jersey To Close Bars, Restaurants

The state of New Jersey is instituting new measures to deal with the spread of the novel coronavirus, including closing schools, bars, restaurants, movie theaters and casinos.

Hispanic Community March 2020

How Latinos Will Impact Election 2020

Tuesday’s primaries will take place in Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio, and for Arizona and Florida in particular, Latino turnout could make a dramatic impact.

Global March 2020

US Suspends All Foreclosures, Evictions

The following article is the latest from around the world on the pandemic. President Donald Trump said all foreclosures and evictions in the U.S. are suspended until the end of April.

Health Care March 2020

How Long Will The US Be Fighting COVID-19?

Will people in the U.S. have to stay in their homes for more than a year while a vaccine for COVID-19 is developed? Is social distancing the new normal? How long will lives be upended?

Health Care March 2020

States Suspending Standardized Tests

Several states including Texas and Washington state are canceling standardized tests for this year in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Georgia is suspending the testing.

Health Care March 2020

All Californians Ordered To Stay Home

The governor of California has ordered that all Californians stay home indefinitely. On Capital Hill a $1 trillion-plus economic rescue package is being drafted.

Health Care March 2020

New York Locks Down Against The Virus

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered residents to stay home, directed workers of nonessential businesses to stay home and banned gatherings throughout the state.

Global March 2020

Parents Turn Teachers Amid Virus

The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced parents to become teachers to their children, juggling their jobs with finding ways to implement and supplement school requirements.

Health Care March 2020

Coping With Virus (Mis)information Overload

From honest mistakes to deliberate attempts to mislead, incorrect information about COVID-19 have been circulating. The following offers guidance how to tell fact from fiction.

Health Care March 2020

Trump Contradicts Health Experts On Pandemic

President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen the U.S. in weeks, contradicting health experts who have advocated for dramatic limits to social interaction to deal with the pandemic.