Health Care May 2020

Trump: COVID-19 Task Force Not Dismantling

President Donald Trump tweeted that the COVID-19 task force would continue indefinitely but that the focus would shift to rebooting the economy, as well as vaccines and therapeutics.

Health Care May 2020

The Second Virus Wave

Around the world health authorities are warning of another wave of coronavirus infections and deaths, but questions remain exactly when and how bad this next wave will be.

Health Care May 2020

US Shelves CDC Guide To Reopening Country

The CDC’s guide for reopening the U.S. has been shelved by the Trump administration. States can still access CDC guidance not released by the White House by contacting the CDC.

Financing May 2020

33M Have Sought Unemployment Aid

Around 33.5 million people have filed for unemployment in the past seven weeks because of COVID-19. An AP-NORC poll shows 61% of Hispanics said their household has lost income.

Global May 2020

Wildfires Rage In Florida Panhandle

A lack of rainfall and high winds have helped spread wildfires in the Florida Panhandle, forcing part of Interstate 10 to close and some 1,600 people to evacuate their homes.

Technology May 2020

Can COVID-19 Survive On My Phone?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wiping down phones, tablets and keyboard on a daily basis to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Global May 2020

Governors Disregard Guidelines On Reopening

Seventeen states did not meet the White House’s guidelines for loosing restrictions to begin reopening. Despite this, many of those states have begun to or are about to reopen.

Global May 2020

US Unemployment Spikes To 14.7%

The unemployment rate in the United States has hit a level last seen during the Great Depression: 14.7%. The job growth that was achieved over 11 years is now all but gone.

Global May 2020

US Approves At Home Saliva-Based Virus Test

In news from around the world, the U.S. has approved the first saliva-based at home COVID-19 test, which is expected to expand the use of the test developed by Rutgers University.

Hispanic Community May 2020

US Northern Border Illegal Crossings Rise

According to federal data, illegal boarder crosses from Canada to the U.S. has nearly tripled over the past three years and a growing number of these crossings are Mexican citizens.

Global May 2020

Historic First: NY Subway Stops Running

New York is called “the city that never sleeps,” but last week for the first time, NYC’s subway line stopped running, so trains could be cleaned and disinfected because of COVID-19.

Hispanic Community May 2020

COVID-19 Impacts Diaspora Venezuelans

Venezuelans who fled their country and send money back home to their families are dealing with the economic fallout. Venezuela’s minimum wage is the equivalent of around $2/month.

Global May 2020

10 Takeaways From The Worst US Jobs Report Ever

The April jobs report is the worst one in the history of the U.S. Among those most likely to lose their jobs were Latinos. Compared to a year ago, 5.7 million immigrants lost jobs.

Global May 2020

Virus Unleashes Wave Of Fraud In US

The Department of Homeland Security is cracking down on rising cases nationwide of adulterated or counterfeit COVID-19 test kits, treatment masks and cleaning products.

Hispanic Community May 2020

100 Deaths Between 2 Hispanic Churches

Saint Peter's Church and Saint Bartholomew Catholic Church have collectively had 100 COVID-19 deaths. Both congregations have parishioners living in crowded apartments.