The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico announced that in light of the health crisis unleashed by the coronavirus (COVID-19), it will a motion in court to adjourn consideration of the proposed Plan of Adjustment’s disclosure hearing until further notice. Less than a month ago, the Oversight Board presented a proposed Plan of […]
“Good morning, People of Puerto Rico. On March 12, I decreed a State of Emergency due to the situation that Puerto Rico and the world are experiencing as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Since then, I have urged citizens to maintain social distance to avoid contagion as a result of the first cases reported […]
Gov. Wanda Vázquez declared a state of emergency to activate the Puerto Rico National Guard, which, in conjunction with the Health Department, will screen passengers at the Luis Muñoz Marín Airport in San Juan, as well as the air facilities in Aguadilla, Ponce and Ceiba. She also cancelled events that draw massive crowds scheduled from […]
A steady string of event cancellations and postponements have been the order of the day in Puerto Rico, as concerns grow over the potential spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Although there have been no confirmed cases yet, there are at least a dozen patients showing possible symptoms of COVID-19 in Puerto Rico. As a result, […]
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19” to help companies respond in the event of coronavirus in the workplace. The guidance was developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). The document provides practical guidance for preventing the […]
The threat of coronavirus/COVID-19 is real. Today, every organization must be prepared to face its consequences, whether due to a possible outbreak between its employees or the closure of operations to avoid being a source of contagion. There is much that is unknown about COVID-19. In the event of a possible emergency, we will have […]
JetBlue announced it will suspend change and cancel fees for new flight bookings from Feb. 27 to Mar. 11, 2020, for travel completed by June 1, 2020. The policy is designed to give customers confidence that they will not be charged any JetBlue fees for changes or cancellations later given evolving coronavirus concerns. The move […]
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