The World Health Organization (WHO) urged that medical personnel take precautions, after a study revealed that depending on hot and humid conditions the virus could survive in the air. The American medium CNBCI report that in a virtual press conference, Maria Van Kerkhove of the WHO explained that the virus could remain longer in medical … Read more
President Nicolás Maduro announced Sunday that he will isolate the Venezuelan capital and six other neighboring states to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. The number of infected people rose to 17. Starting at 5 am Monday morning, the Venezuelan capital, the central states of La Guaira, Miranda, Cojedes, in addition to the border … Read more
The technology giant Apple announced yesterday, Saturday, the closure of its stores outside China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to contain the new coronavirus pandemic. “In our workplaces and communities, we must do everything we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” CEO Tim Cook tweeted Saturday. “Apple … Read more
The shipping company Crowley assured that it has sent the cargo to Puerto Rico on a regular basis, this in the face of the emergency caused by the coronavirus. “Crowley is transporting all available cargo to the Island. If the cargo from a loader is delivered to our terminal in Jacksonville, Florida, it is shipped … Read more
Doctor Luis Irizarry Pabón, an internist in Ponce, reported through written statements, according to the established protocol, having attended today the first suspected case of the coronavirus in Ponce. “The suspected case is about a young man of approximately 30 years of age who came to my medical attention with symptoms of the virus and … Read more
Although the official authorities of Puerto Rico considered that the arrival of the coronavirus was unlikely, they now claim that the arrival of the virus is imminent. This was stated by the Secretary of the Department of Health, Rafael Rodríguez, who said that the island is at alert level. “We used to say it was … Read more