COVID-19

Tighter Rules Set for Decontaminating Face Masks Made in China

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released new guidelines tightening the decontamination process for China-made face masks.
An indigenous woman cycles nears Cohana Bay on the shores of Titicaca lake, some 110 km (68 miles) northwest of La Paz

Minorities Hit Harder by the COVID-19 Pandemic: Here are the Reasons Why

COVID-19 has hit minorities harder. Indeed, the disproportionate effect of this pandemic on Latino and black communities has turned out to be a defining part of this global health crisis.
This week, a federal agency came out with data identifying nursing homes that experienced COVID-19 outbreaks in Texas. However, Texas health officials remained mum about it.

Federal Agency Reveals Nursing Homes with COVID-19 Outbreaks in Texas

This week, a federal agency came out with data identifying nursing homes that experienced COVID-19 outbreaks. However, Texas health officials remained mum about it.
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Anti-Malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine Does Not Cure COVID-19, Standard Statistics Support the Claim

The result of the study using standard statistics revealed that the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloriquine does not cure COVID-19 and would probably cause more deaths.

Latinos Urged to Support Conservation and Combat Climate Change

Conservation and public health advocates call on Latinos to act upon the preservation of public lands and fight against climate change.

Good News to Oregon Farmworkers: A Coalition is Rolling Out Fund for Support

A coalition of organizations in the entire state has announced it is rolling out a fund to assist immigrant Oregonian workers who lost income because of the COVID-19 crisis.

Texas to Start Studying COVID-19 Impact Among Latinos

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission recently launched a study on the impact of COVID-19 on susceptible populations. The study will include data on respondents' ethnicity, socio-economic status, geographic location, and race.

Are Young People Less Likely to Catch Covid-19? One-Third of the Youth in Latin America and the Caribbean Think So

UNICEF study shows a third of the youth in Latin America and the Caribbean feel they are not at risk of COVID-19 infection.
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Kanye West Donates $2 Million to Help Taylor's Case and Will Also Help Families of Floyd and Arbery

Kanye West made another charity work by donating $2 million to pay the legal fees of BreonnaTaylor and is also planning to help the families of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery.
Protest

Experts Revealed How to Safely Hold Protests Amid the Global Pandemic

Protests across the country could pose a higher risk of COVID-19 transmission but experts revealed some ways on how to safely avoid the infections.

People with Blood Type 'A' More Likely To Develop Severe COVID-19 Symptoms

New research conducted by European scientists revealed people with blood type A may be more vulnerable to severe cases of coronavirus. According to the report, two points in the human genome were linked to an increased risk of respiratory failure in COVID-19 patients.
Obesity

Fact Check: Do Obese People Pose Higher Risk for COVID-19 Infection and Death?

Studies revealed the relationship between Obesity and COVID-19 infections and deaths. Studies revealed the relationship between Obesity and COVID-19 infections and deaths, according to a recently published article.

California Sees Surging Number of COVID-19 Cases Amid Protests and Reopening

According to data, California is one of the twenty states that has recorded an uptick in coronavirus cases in the past week, raising fears the recent reopenings and massive protests against police brutality may contribute to another wave of the virus.

Leaked Documents: Chinese Goverment Prevents its Scientists to Discuss Vital Information About COVID-19

The World Health Organization officials were all aware that China withholds vital information about COVID-19 in early January.

Early Findings Show Drugs Used to Treat Heart Disease May Prevent COVID-19 Complication

Researchers are now studying widely prescribed cardiovascular drugs after early findings revealed it could prevent or reduce complication in COVID-19 patients and help boost recovery.

US Urged by PAHO not to Abandon the Caribbean, Latin American Countries amid COVID-19 Crisis

PAHO urged the US to still continue being PAHO's important partner, even if it pulls out of WHO. According to recent reports, President Trump 'accused the WHO of being manipulated by China amid the COVID-19 pandemic.'
A farmworker works on farmland irrigated by sprinklers as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread in this photo taken in El Centro, California, US.

Young Latino Professionals Join Forces to Aid South Jersey Farmworkers

These young professionals, seven in all, are from South Jersey. They discovered their mutual interests on social media.

Use of Antibiotics to Combat COVID-19 Will Cause More Deaths, WHO Says!

The World Health Organization warned that the increased use of antibiotics to combat COVID-19 will cause more deaths.

Texas High School Principal Travels 1,500 Miles to Personally Congratulate His 240 Students

A Texas high school principal traveled 1,500 miles in 10 days to personally congratulate his 240 seniors at their home.

OCHA Warns, Children are the Real Victims of COVID-19 in Latin America

Early this week, the Pan American Health Organization or PAHO said that Latin America has already surpassed the United States and Europe when it comes to the daily count of COVID-19 cases reported.
The Sand Diego City Council had already passed an eviction moratorium for the prevention of renters from being evicted from their home should they fail to pay rent because of the COVID-19 crisis.

Paying Rent May No Longer be a Struggle for Renters in San Diego as the City is Considering a $6.9M Relief Fund

San Diego City Council recently announced it is considering an almost $62 million program in assistance to renters impacted by the pandemic.
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