Health Care April 2020

WH: Could Be 100K To 240K COVID-19 Deaths In US

The White House is projecting that the death toll in the U.S. because of COVID-19 could be as high as 100,000 to 240,000. Social distancing could help to reduce this number.

Health Care April 2020

Virus Deaths In NYC Top 1,000

The number of novel coronavirus-related deaths in New York City has exceeded 1,000, and the number of deaths from COVID-19 in New York state is over 1,500.

Global April 2020

Cuba May Eliminate Travel Exemptions

Cuba is canceling their May Day parade and may be eliminating travel exemptions that allowed residents of Cuba to return to the island. China has reported 36 new COVID-19 cases.

Global April 2020

Will Schools Reopen This Academic Year?

With the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the U.S., school districts have had to make tough decisions. In California, it is not expected that schools will reopen for this academic year.

Global April 2020

6.6M Americans Apply For Unemployment

The unemployment rate in the U.S. has hit a new record high because of the novel coronavirus. President Donald Trump has not issued a national stay-at-home order to stem COVID-19.

Hispanic Community April 2020

Deadly Riot Breaks Out Over Virus Fears

A 42-year-old Guatemalan man died of smoke inhalation during a riot in a Mexico detention center, during which 27 migrants escaped. The riot was because of fears surrounding COVID-19.

Financing April 2020

How Small Businesses Can Get Aid For COVID-19

The Paycheck Protection Program will begin distributing loan money to small business owners and freelancers this week to help weather the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global April 2020

Indiana Schools Shut For Year

As Indiana’s COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 and death toll hits 78, the state has closed all its K-12 for the rest of the academic year. The governor urged residents to continue to stay home.

Hispanic Community April 2020

Campaign To Help Hispanic Owned-Businesses

Hispanic Owned-Businesses have a nationwide campaign to help them during the COVID-19 pandemic courtesy of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and the USHCC.

Health Care April 2020

Did US Waste Pandemic Preparation Time?

Although alarms of a pandemic were sounding in early January, the U.S. did not take such action as bolstering the critically needed medical equipment and supplies.

Hispanic Community April 2020

Hunt For Food By Peru’s Poor During Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Peru’s poorest citizens are struggling to find food. Peru has had more than 2,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 80 virus-related deaths.

Health Care April 2020

Trump-Pitched Drug Has Serious Side Effects

President Donald Trump has been pitching a drug called hydroxychloroquine for treating COVID-19. The drug, however, has major potential side effects, especially for the heart.

Financing April 2020

Another Coronavirus Rescue Package?

A fourth bill is on the horizon to help the United States during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The contours of the package are still being debated.

Hispanic Community April 2020

‘I Could Not Be Happier’

Previously, The Hispanic Outlook reported on a U.S. woman running out of life-saving medication and unable to leave Peru. The following is the update to that story.

Global April 2020

Tips For Avoiding Coronavirus Scams

While the pandemic has brought out the best in some like the health care workers risking their lives to help others, it also has given con artists new ways to steal money and information.