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Signs of Life: States That Have Completed Phase 1 of 'Opening Up America Again'

Some states in the U.S. are now ready to reopen its economy under Phase 1 after Pres. Trump announced the plan of reopening the country's economy in three phases.

1500th patient recovered from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ochsner Medical Center is discharged from the hospital, in New Orleans

More than 700,000 Patients Recovered from COVID-19 Worldwide

Apr 23, 2020 07:00 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Johns Hopkins reported more than 700,000 coronavirus recoveries across the globe. Health experts warn a second, more devastating wave could hit in winter.

Amidst Worker Walkouts, US Pressures Mexico to Reopen Plants

Apr 22, 2020 10:01 PM EDT By Olive Marie

The United States pressed on Tuesday, Mexico to revive the border assembly plants as more workers demonstrated protests and walkouts at the facilities due to fears over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri Sues China for COVID-19 Damages, the First State to File a Civil Lawsuit

Apr 22, 2020 03:17 PM EDT By Olive Marie

Missouri is the first state that's suing China because of its response to COVID-19. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday.

COVID-19 Crisis Causes 3 Latin American Countries to be Hit Hard by Oil Collapse

Apr 22, 2020 02:39 PM EDT By Olive Marie

Traders say, the costs of major Latin American crude grades plunged early this week after the crash in standard crude stocks, vexing a weak market that has already been weak, and has seen a small number of sales in April.

Patients and Loved Ones Exchange Messages Through Notes Taped To Hospital Windows

Patients and Their Loved Ones Exchange Messages Through Notes Taped To Hospital Windows

Apr 22, 2020 02:13 PM EDT By Amy Santiago

In Mexico, sending messages to their loved ones through pen and paper serves as the lifeline of COVID-19 patients amid the pain and suffering caused by the deadly virus.

Harvard Keeping $8.6M Stimulus Grant Despite Trump’s Order to Return It

Apr 22, 2020 12:37 PM EDT By Olive Marie

Harvard said that it is planning to keep the stimulus grant it received as a part of the incentive package opposing US President Donald Trump's vow that it should return the money.

An activist wearing protective suit helps a pedestrian to put on gloves, during an awareness campaign, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Monterrey

Mexico Raises COVID-19 Emergency Health Level As Cases Surpass 9,000

Apr 22, 2020 08:40 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Mexico enters the most serious phase of the spread of the global pandemic COVID-19 after cases in the country surpassed 9,000.

Latin Post - Mexico City app points users to the nearest COVID-19 hospital

Mexico City App Helps Locate the Nearest COVID-19 Hospital

Apr 22, 2020 08:20 AM EDT By Amy Santiago

Keep yourself informed of hospital locations and real-time information using this app from the Mexico City government.

Florida Couple Married 61 Years Die A Day Apart From COVID-19

Apr 22, 2020 07:50 AM EDT By Amy Santiago

The daughter of a Florida couple who succumbed to COVID-19 just a day apart warns the public about the virus.

35% of Latino Households Have Experienced a Layoff as a Result of COVID-19

Apr 22, 2020 07:40 AM EDT By Amy Santiago

Latinos face not only higher risk and mortality rate compared to other populations amid the COVID-19 pandemic but also the socioeconomic impacts of the deadly disease.

U.S. President Trump hosts coronavirus aid bill signing ceremony at the White House in Washington

US Senate Passes $480 Billion Relief Bill for Small Businesses and Hospitals, Expands COVID-19 Testing

Apr 22, 2020 07:30 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

The Senate passed a nearly $500 billion bill on Tuesday to help fund small businesses and hospitals, as well as expanded COVID-19 testing coverage and research.

U.S.-Mexico border during COVID-19 outbreak in California

Trump: Suspension on Immigration Will Apply Only to People Seeking Green Cards

Apr 22, 2020 07:10 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

President Donald Trump claims his recent executive order will only apply to people seeking green cards a day after he announced the new legislation.

Buenos Aires Backing Off Proposal that Requires the Elderly to Carry Permits

Apr 21, 2020 04:02 PM EDT By Olive Marie

The city of Buenos Aires recently relaxed a plan to keep the elderly inside their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, following strong criticism that the early restrictions were discriminatory and offensive.

New Mexico 4th in Nation for its Response to COVID-19 Crisis

Apr 21, 2020 04:02 PM EDT By Olive Marie

New Mexico was recently ranked near the top by a consumer website, in terms of the fastest responses to the crisis brought by COVID-19. This was according to Finder.com.

Mexican Hospitals Turn Patients Away as Infections Rise

Apr 21, 2020 04:01 PM EDT By Neil P.

Mexico has the highest ratio of COVID-19 positive cases and the number of deaths in Latin America. Some hospitals in the country are also turning away patients.