Pfizer, The Pfizer Foundation donate $40M to combat COVID-19 pandemic
May 4, 2020
Pfizer Inc. and The Pfizer Foundation announced the commitment of $40 million in medical and charitable cash grants to help combat the global health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. and around the world. The donation addresses “the urgent needs of partners who are working to slow the spread of the virus within […]
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Puerto Rico Gov. Vázquez extends curfew to May 25, allows gradual reopening of economy
May 1, 2020
Gov. Wanda Vázquez announced the extension of the islandwide curfew to May 25, while allowing a limited reopening of certain industries, businesses and services under specific conditions. In a pre-recorded message, Vázquez said the gradual reactivation of the island’s economy — which has been under shelter-in-place and business lock-down orders since Mar. 16 to fight […]
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Telecom industry ready to reopen at ‘full’ capacity, with security protocols
April 30, 2020
Puerto Rico’s telecommunications industry is ready to operate at its “maximum capacity,” taking the necessary measures to preserve the health and safety of its customers and employees, Felipe Hernández, president of the Puerto Rican Telecommunications Alliance said. The executive stressed that the sector is “not only important for consumers, but is also a fundamental pillar […]
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Walmart PR presents ¡Vive Mejor #EnCasa! virtual wellness fair
April 30, 2020
Looking to continue promoting the stay-at-home call to avoid the spread of COVID-19 on the island, Walmart Puerto Rico organized a virtual wellness fair with a variety of educational and entertainment content for all members of the Puerto Rican families. “¡Vive Mejor #EnCasa! consists of a series of videos through which expert resources on different […]
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Apple Maps expands COVID-19 testing location database to Puerto Rico
April 29, 2020
Puerto Rico residents can now find COVID-19 testing locations in Puerto Rico through the Apple Maps database, which has been extended throughout the U.S. mainland and the island, tech giant Apple announced. A few weeks ago, the company released a mobility data trends tool for Apple Maps “to support the impactful work happening around the […]
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Organizations join forces to aid Puerto Rico’s creative professionals
April 29, 2020
Gener8tor, MECA International Art Fair (MECA), the Museum of Art and Design of Miramar (MADMi), and LA-X announced the availability of an Emergency Response Program for Puerto Rico’s creative professionals, consisting of a one-week virtual agenda designed to help artists, musicians, designers and other creative professionals identify, understand and secure resources to withstand the crisis […]
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Op-Ed: From panic to purpose — How to turn pandemic fear into opportunity
April 29, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has slowed the global economy in a matter of weeks and has led companies and brands with strong reputations and market sales to a state of panic. Stock markets have gone to never seen before lows and companies have stayed in self-preservation mode. In times of crisis such as the one we […]
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MMM donates 10K COVID-19 rapid tests to government
April 29, 2020
Insurer MMM Healthcare has donated 10,000 COVID-19 rapid tests to help the island address the shortage of tests as it navigates the pandemic. MMM obtained the 10,000 tests, which are already on the island and will be distributed through the Health Department, which will be assigning the tests to people working on the front lines, […]
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Walgreens to open 49 drive-thru’s to expand COVID-19 testing in U.S., Puerto Rico
April 28, 2020
Walgreens announced plans to open COVID-19 testing locations in 49 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, as it further expands drive-thru testing to help meet the growing need in communities nationwide. To date, Walgreens has opened 18 COVID-19 drive-thru testing locations across 11 states and expects to have 23 sites open in 15 states by the […]
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JetBlue to start requiring customers to wear face coverings during travel
April 28, 2020
JetBlue announced that starting May 4 all customers will be required to wear a face covering during travel. The policy comes after the airline began requiring all crew members to wear face coverings while working. JetBlue has modeled its policy on the Centers for Disease Control guidelines that indicate all individuals should wear a face […]
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Op-Ed: The delicate balance between saving lives and the economy
April 28, 2020
I have lived in Puerto Rico for a little more than seven years. In that time, I have experienced the island go through Chikungunya, Zika, a Commonwealth bankruptcy, hurricanes, earthquakes and now COVID-19. The Puerto Rican people are resilient. They have been through so much, they just know they have to endure to survive. Prior […]
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OpEd: Puerto Rico real estate market takes pause during COVID-19
April 27, 2020
The Puerto Rico real estate market has taken a pause and awaits the return of buyers, who are sure to be enticed with low interest rates, investor incentives, the possible revival of the pharmaceutical industry, and thoughts of living in a tropical, social-distancing safe haven. When will the market get the green light to handle […]
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2 local companies join to create pressurized medical testing booths
April 24, 2020
JERO Industrial and EQ Plastic & Designs, announced the design, development, and production of the HEROES line pressurized and secured medical/laboratory testing booths, which allow first responders to continue providing health services while being protected against exposure to COVID-19. The two companies, each with more than 15 years of experience in sales/service of industrial equipment […]
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Puerto Rico’s self-employed may file unemployment claim starting April 28
April 24, 2020
Puerto Rico’s self-employed population will be able to apply for unemployment benefits through the Labor Department starting April 28, agency Secretary Briseida Torres said. The benefit will be available for first time for independent contractors through the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program created through the CARES Act signed into law Mar. 27, to aid workers whose […]
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2 Puerto Rican co.’s design equipment to fight COVID-19 spread
April 23, 2020
Puerto Rican companies Air Logix and Technical Industrial Sales joined forces to manufacture boxes featuring a germicidal light that works on a microwave electromagnetic spectrum, to disinfect and sterilize medical equipment, as the COVID-19 virus rages around the world. Faustino García-Rivera, president of Air Logix, said given the health challenges worldwide, and seeing the existing […]
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