COVID-19

Narcos Latin America: How Drug Cartels Survive Amid COVID-19

Established drug cartels in Latin America are likely to adopt a new industry rather than allowing their business to collapse amid the COVID-19 crisis.
An ampule of Ebola drug remdesivir is pictured during a news conference at the University Hospital Eppendorf (UKE) in Hamburg, Germany,

US Social Distancing Guidelines to End on Thursday, Researchers May Have Found A Cure

President Donald Trump recently revealed he has no plans to extended COVID-19 social distancing measures after it ends Thursday. He also touted a possible cure following promising results from human trials.

Retail Companies Provide Employment Opportunities During COVID-19 Crisis

While entertainment and hospitality industries have been forced to halt their operations due to the COVID-19 crisis, the commercial retail industry keeps an open door to the consumers and unemployed alike.

A Latina From California Is the First Known U.S. Citizen to Die from COVID-19

A Latina was the first known U.S. citizen to die of COVID-19 in early and mid-February or three weeks before the previously known U.S. death from the virus.

Indigenous Artisans Resort to Making Face Masks From Palm Leaves as Source of Income

While the demand for hats, fans, cords, earrings, baskets, and other handmade products has dropped tremendously during the health crisis, indigenous artisans are resorting to face mask production.

Trump Urges States to Consider Opening of Schools Before the School Year Ends

U.S. President Donald Trump said states should seriously consider reopening public schools before the academic year ends, even though many have already said it would not be safe for students to go back to school.

#RizosCurlsGIVE: Here Are 5 Ways You Can Give to the Families Affected by COVID-19

In the effort to alleviate the impact of the global pandemic, Rizos Curls, a Latina-owned business in Los Angeles, has launched #RizosCurlsGIVE. This multifaceted initiative allows the willing community to get involved.

TikTok’s New Drink Craze Teaches You How to Make Slushies

Home bartenders are becoming craftier with their concoctions by the day. Interestingly, the latest recipe of TikTok, mixologists wannabes share their best fruit slushies using White Claw.

Trapped: Festival Goers Get Locked-In in Panama

A festival in Panama was attended by hundreds of people from different parts of the world. Due to the COVID-19 preventive measures being implement in Panama, festival-goers were prevented from going home.

COVID-19 Transmission Spreading Fear Through Overcrowded Prisons in Latin America

The threat of COVID-19 transmission is spreading through the notoriously overcrowded prisons of Latin America which threaten to turn into seemingly COVID-19 infernos.

After Being Released from Prison Kendo Kaponi Releases New Music About His Life, Faith, and COVID-19

Kendo Kaponi was imprisoned for three years. Now that he is out into the world again, he gives us an inspiring solo about his life, faith, and COVID-19.

In Puerto Rico, COVID-19 Is Taking Away Learning Opportunities for Students

In Puerto Rico, schools have transitioned to online classes to finish the academic year. However, there are children living in impoverished areas who have poor connectivity.

COVID-19 Crisis: Is The World Saying Goodbye to Beer?

Now that bars and restaurants are closed and breweries are forced to suspend their operations, the industry behind the very drink that is supposed to bring people together is on the brink of collapse.

Trump Announces Investigation Into China, Suggests Seeking Damages for COVID-19

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed his administration is conducting "serious investigations" following Beijing's mishandling of the new coronavirus outbreak.

Unaccounted Cases: Mexico's COVID-19 Cases Are 30 Times Higher Than Reported, Experts Say

Experts say that the number of COVID-19 cases in Mexico is 30 times higher than the reported data which makes Mexico second to the United States.

Panama’s Copa Airlines Warns It May Not Have Enough Money to Survive the Pandemic

Panama's Copa Airlines said yesterday, it may not have sufficient liquidity to survive the COVID-19 crisis in spite of cutting costs.

Ecuador's Overwhelmed Healthcare System | How Many Deaths Were Caused By COVID-19 Alone?

Ecuador is one of COVID-19’s worst-hit nations in South America. How did this nation become so vulnerable to COVID-19 despite its young population?

Texas ‘Stay-at-Home’ Order Expires on Thursday, Government Details Strategies on Reopening

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott detailed on Monday plans to reopen the state in phases for business amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peanut Butter Sniff Tests Could Help Identify Asymptomatic COVID-19 Carriers, Study Says

A neurologist revealed the creamy spread helps identify coronavirus carriers who are not experiencing any symptoms.

COVID-19 Reveals Catastrophic Reality in Latin America

The COVID-19 pandemic that brought a global health threat has revealed the deep economic and social divide in Latin America.

Pentagon Urges Mexico to Reopen Defense Supplier Factories, Workers Strike as Plants Reopen

The Pentagon wants Mexico to open some of its manufacturing companies to support the supply chain for defense companies in the United States.
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