US coronavirus | Latin Post - Latin news, immigration, politics, culture

One-Third Of Prisoners At San Quentin Prison Have Coronavirus

California to Give 8,000 Inmates Early Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

California officials on Friday said 8,000 more inmates would be released early from the state prison to avoid the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among both inmates and prison staff.

Latinos Are at Higher Risk for COVID-19 Due to Cultural Practices

Jul 06, 2020 01:21 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

The Latino population is more at risk of being exposed to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) due to cultural norms.

Second Stimulus Check: When's the Earliest it Could be Sent?

Jul 04, 2020 06:15 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

To help weather the recession as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a second round of stimulus checks may be sent to eligible Americans as early as August based on the Senate's calendar.

Outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manaus, Brazil

US Could See 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths by September as Cases Hit 2 Million

Jun 11, 2020 07:19 AM EDT By Dani O.

The country now has over 2,066,401 confirmed cases, with the number of fatalities at 115,130.

United States Severs Ties With the World Health Organization for “Misleading” Information About the Coronavirus

May 30, 2020 06:10 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said the country will terminate any affiliation with the World Health Organization after accusing the U.N. agency of bias to China, the source of the coronavirus.

Fans Allowed at Outdoor Sports Games Starting May 31 After Texan Governor Issues Revised Order

May 29, 2020 05:14 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Beginning Friday, Texas will allow its counties to let spectators in outdoor sporting events at the reduced capacity of 25%. This excludes Deaf Smith, El Paso, Moore, Potter, and Randall.

Republicans and Democrats Are Running Neck and Neck in Polls as Coronavirus Cases Plateau in the U.S.

May 28, 2020 05:05 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

The death toll surpassed 100,000 Americans this Wednesday. The public are so far complacent with how U.S. President Donald Trump is handling the pandemic as the number of cases begin to plateau.

Florida’s Theme Parks Like Disney World Set on Reopening

May 28, 2020 04:24 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

This week companies like Sea World Entertainment, Universal’s Orlando Resort, and Lego Land Florida have presented their proposals for reopening as early as in the next two weeks. Disneyworld

Twitter Criticized by U.S. President Trump for Labeling His Social Media Posts as “Misleading”

May 27, 2020 04:34 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Following a request by an affected party over the allegations against Joe Scarborough of murder in a series of tweets posted by the U.S. president, Twitter has introduced a new system that fact-checks posts.

“in America, We Need Prayer, Not Less” – California to Reopen Places of Worship Under New Guidelines

May 26, 2020 04:55 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued new guidelines for reopening churches of various faiths during the pandemic after President Donald Trump regarded the activity as “essential”.

Pepsico Foundation Donates Over $7 Million for a Program to Help Support Communities of Color

May 25, 2020 12:53 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

PepsiCo, Inc. and its charity group The PepsiCo Foundation launched a $7 million program that aimed to provide aid to communities of color in the country for relief and recovery amid the pandemic.

Schools Struggle to Reopen at Limited Capacity While Parents Protest Against It

May 24, 2020 05:14 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

All across the United States, school officials and staff are coming up with ways to resume class instruction while practicing social distancing.

Health Experts in Mexico Border Cities Concerned About Coronavirus Coming From the U.S.

May 24, 2020 05:03 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

The United States banned all forms of cross-border travel coming in from other countries through extended powers. Migrants seeking asylum and travelers remained at the border waiting for a hearing at court to be let into the U.S. as coronavirus cases rose from both sides.

First Batch of Graduates in Dell Medical School to Begin Residencies After Virtual Ceremony

May 24, 2020 02:34 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

Last Thursday, the school saw the virtual graduation of their first inaugural class of medical students. Next month, they will begin their residencies across the country, joining the front-line medical workers in containing the pandemic.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to Refrain From Taking Action If Nursing Homes Under-Identify Coronavirus Cases

May 23, 2020 02:27 AM EDT By Andrea Ano

In a public government document, the U.S. government is now enabling long-term care facilities to choose not to provide data of COVID-19 deaths and cases that happened before May 6.

WHO Assured Strength in Solidarity as Criticisms by Trump Lead to Investigations About Their Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

May 20, 2020 09:16 PM EDT By Andrea Ano

True to his word, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote a lengthy letter explaining his disapproval for the response, or lack thereof, of the World Health Organization during the earlier stages of the coronavirus.