Factory

Mexico's Border Zone Factories Plan To Resume Operations Amid COVID-19 Scare

Not knowing when the federal government will finally lift the restrictions that forced them to close due to the coronavirus pandemic, factories in five of Mexico's six northern border states are planning to resume operations in May.
Virology Lab

Mexico Should Consider Virology A Matter Of National Security, Experts Say

According to experts, once the virology center and coordinated groups to combat viral diseases are established, Mexico would stop putting its national security at risk.
Motorcycle drivers wait in line to the opening of a gas station during a nationwide quarantine due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Caracas, Venezuela.

Food and Fuel Shortage Bring Riots in Venezuela’s Countryside

Dozens of people in Venezuela had a clash with the police authorities in the southern Bolivar state's countryside.
The phased reopening of businesses from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions in Georgia

Georgia Residents Flock to Hair Salons and Tattoo Parlors As Non-Essential Businesses Reopen

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced his decision to allow non-essential businesses across the state to reopen on Friday despite warnings from experts.

Experts Say Reopening of California Could be Sooner than Gov. Newsome's Projections

California may be able to begin lifting restrictions ahead of the projected schedule of Gov. Gavin Newsom. This is according to researchers.

How Mobile Marketing Connects Latin America Despite the Challenges of COVID-19

The renewed commitment of SoftBank to the Fund, which was launched last year, is further evidence that the Latin American market is all set with potential, specifically in health care, fintech and e-commerce sectors.
San Francisco General Hospital

Race Disparity: 25% of COVID-19 Cases in San Francisco Are Latinos

San Francisco has around 1,200 COVID-19 cases, and 25 percent of these patients are Latinos.

Mexico Needs 20,000 Ventilators but It Only Has 3,000

Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Mexico, the need for ventilators also continues to increase. How is Mexico resolving the problem?

Puerto Rico Grants Medical Workers Civil Immunity During COVID-19 Pandemic

Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vasquez signed an executive order granting medical workers and hospitals civil immunity from reparations due to claims stemming from suspected medical malpractice during the pandemic.

Pregnant Latina Tested Positive for COVID-19 Delivers a Baby While in a Coma

A pregnant Latina who tested positive for COVID-19 delivers a baby while in a coma.
Digital information

Digital Information Is Latin America's Biggest Hope To Beat COVID-19

Digital technology helps address the coronavirus outbreak in Latin America, but in a region where privacy protection and enforcement is uneven, it may also threaten the privacy of citizens, according to a recent article.

Multi-Patient Ventilator Designed by Mexican Experts

Mexican experts came up with a multi-patient ventilator that can tend to six patients at the same time, specially designed for COVID-19 patients.

Remembering Luis Sepúlveda, Chilean Writer Dies of COVID-19

Luis Sepúlveda, a well-acclaimed Chilean writer who was exiled by Augusto Pinochet during the 80s, died of COVID-19.

How Are Latin America’s Largest Nations During This Difficult Time?

Here are Latin America's largest nations and how they implement various measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not The Virus Beer: Corona Beer, Other Companies Help In COVID-19 Efforts

Corona Beer, Other Companies Help in COVID-19

Across Mexico, large corporations have been losing millions and even billions because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't stop them from helping fight the deadly disease.

Coronavirus, Explained: Netflix To Release Timely Docuseries

Netflix recently released a very timely trailer of their new topical series, Coronavirus: Explained. The documentary will explore the 2020 health crisis that forever changed the world.
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