The unemployment figure in Puerto Rico because of coronavirus amounts to 238,934, according to information provided by the Department of Labor and Human Resources (DTRH) to the Department of Federal job. Added to this number are the 90,000 people who have applied for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program (PUA) and who are waiting for the … Read more
The coronavirus has not only affected Hispanics and African Americans in the United States much more in terms of the number of patients, but also in terms of economic repercussions, a survey by The Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research revealed. The study found that 61% of Hispanic Americans have suffered … Read more
The incentive of $ 1,200 for the beneficiaries of the Nutritional Assistance Program (PAN) could come in June, according to phases established by the Department of the Treasury for disbursements. The agency’s secretary, Francisco Parés, explained that in the first phase the funds coming from the federal CARES law will be delivered to the citizens … Read more
The report of the Health Department reported one death and 182 additional unique positive cases to COVID-19 on the island. Of the 182 additional unique positive cases, 173 results were obtained through serological tests and nine through molecular tests. These results bring the number of unique positive cases to 1,757, which is broken down into … Read more
Washington, United States. When the outbreak was first detected coronavirus last December in China, the health authorities of that country reported that the main symptoms of the then named Wuhan pneumonia were reduced to one dry cough, fever and fatigue. However, after the pandemic spread to the whole world, doctors have managed to identify new … Read more
The International Union of Construction Workers of North America (LiUNA), denounced today that approximately half of the 50,000 construction workers of Puerto Rico have not been able to claim unemployment insurance because their employers do not pay it in accordance with the Law. “There are thousands of construction workers starving. 48% of the 50,000 construction … Read more
Washington. The new coronavirus has left nearly 50,000 deaths in the United States, after an additional 3,176 deaths were recorded in one of the deadliest days since the outbreak of the epidemic, according to the count of the Johns Hopkins University. The deaths, recorded in the 24 hours until 20:30 local time on Thursday, raise … Read more
Washington Resident Commissioner Jennifer González clarified doubts about the eligibility of Puerto Rico residents for the federal incentive of $ 1,200 for the coronavirus emergency. “Once the Treasury approves next week, that money begins to be deposited,” said the official in an interview with Metro, about the incentive for individuals that will be done through … Read more
In appreciation and recognition to all medical personnel, first responders, and police, and the critical role they are playing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walgreens reported that it designated April 25 as the “Discounts Day for Heroes in the Front of Battle. “ The chain of pharmacies detailed in a written communication that it will offer … Read more
The price of oil has continued to drop in the markets, this after registering the lowest number in 30 years. The price of a barrel opened the day at about $ 10, however, during the day that number has continued to plummet and has reached less than a dollar. These prices have been observed so … Read more