Treasury warns of penalties to those who requested the 1,200 on the IRS platform

The Department of the Treasury reported that the Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warned that residents of Puerto Rico should not fill out the application on the digital platform established for the United States, and could face penalties and surcharges in the future. “The #IRS confirmed that the residents of the Island who are receiving … Read more

Deaths and 974 positive cases of coronavirus increase to 51

He Health Department confirmed on Wednesday morning that the COVID-19 coronavirus deaths on the island totaled 51 and the number of positive cases rose to 974. According to the agency’s dashboard, this represents six new deaths from the disease and 51 new cases that tested positive for the virus. San Juan, Guaynabo and Bayamón They … Read more

WHO clarifies: Drinking alcoholic beverages does not help fight coronavirus

World Health Organization (WHO) warned people Tuesday not to believe versions that drinking strong alcoholic beverages will help combat coronavirus COVID-19. The agency’s European office said “fear and misinformation have spawned a dangerous myth that high-concentration alcohol consumption can kill the virus that causes COVID-19. It does not.” He warned that alcohol consumption always represents … Read more

Department of Education donates food for 75,000 people

The School Food Authority, also known as School Canteens and which is attached to the Department of Education (DE), donated 263,904 pounds of food to 80 non-profit organizations in Puerto Rico that serve people in need. The Secretary of Education, Eligio Hernández Pérez, explained this Monday that with this delivery of products there are more … Read more

12 recommendations not to be a victim of fraud in the emergency by COVID-19

The Association of Banks of Puerto Rico (ABPR) urged citizens to stay informed and alert to the various fraud schemes that have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the entity emphasized the importance of educating yourself on how to properly manage these schemes to protect your personal and financial information. The scammers have … Read more

Naranjito CDT technique tests positive for COVID-19

An employee of the Naranjito CDT who returned to work on Monday tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday, the administrator of that facility, Patricia Villanueva reported. The spokeswoman indicated that an action plan was activated and a cleaning operation was started by a company. “We regret the diagnosis of our colleague who returned to … Read more

Coronavirus infections rise to 600,000 worldwide

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide topped 600,000 on Saturday, as infections continued to rise in Europe and the United States and authorities were preparing for a long battle against the pandemic. The latest mark was beaten just two days after exceeding half a million patients, according to the Johns Hopkins University count, showing … Read more

Amazon creates 100,000 new jobs due to coronavirus

While some companies ask for help, others grow and take advantage of the crisis. Amazon, American giant of Online sales, announced that will recruit 100,000 people by the crisis of coronavirus. Your president, Jeff Bezos, I call “to those who have lost their jobs in bars and restaurants”, reported the business portal Insider. The company … Read more

Coronavirus. Man who died in Durango had Covid-19: Ssa

Digital Millennium Mexico City / 03/20/2020 19:04:14 The Ministry of Health confirmed that the patient who died last Thursday in the state of Durango yes he was infected by coronavirus; therefore it is the second fatality of the Covid-19 in Mexico. The patient was a 74-year-old man suffering from hypertension and residing in the state … Read more

US ‘disappointed’ by China’s lack of transparency in the epidemic

Washington. U.S he feels disappointed by the lack of China’s transparency about the new coronavirus crisis, a senior White House official said Thursday. “We are a bit disappointed at not being invited and we are a bit disappointed by the lack of transparency of the Chinese,” he told reporters Larry Kudlow, director of the Economic … Read more