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Johnson & Johnson Single-Dose Vaccine Is 85% Effective Against Severe COVID
“A vaccine that’s inexpensive, that’s a single dose, and that has no cold-chain requirements—that’s pretty good,” said Dr. Anthony Fauci.
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UK COVID Variant Has Been Detected in Puerto Rico
At least three cases of the easily spread variant are confirmed. Experts encourage people to continue with safety measures and the vaccination process.
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Florida Has Used Only Half of Its Vaccines
The national press secretary said the state has a fair amount of doses while the state’s governor insists they need more and does not support Biden’s distribution plan.
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Biden Signs Executive Order to Ramp Up Vaccination Plan
The president signed an executive order to increase purchases from US manufacturers to accelerate the pace of vaccinations.
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Puerto Rico Official Wants Supplemental Security Benefits for Thousands of Island Residents
The speaker of the local House of Representatives wants the United States Department of Justice to address a court case that affects over 300,000 Puerto Ricans residing on the island who do not receive the supplementary benefit.
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Edgardo Cruz Certified With Majority of Votes for Guánica Mayoral Chair
If he prevails, he would make history in Puerto Rico as the first mayor to be elected by direct nomination and the second mayor to be openly gay.
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Florida’s Dept. of Education May Put Thousands of ESL Students at Risk
Nearly 300,000 Spanish-speaking students in Florida will have to take a test in person at a time when COVID cases are on the rise.
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Latinos Are Familiar With Insurrection, but the Way the Attempted Coup Was Handled Was Unprecedented
An expert said Wednesday’s events in Washington question the moral authority of the United States regarding future involvement in international conflicts—something the country has done throughout history.
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Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner Was an Avid Fan of Trump. Not Anymore.
Jenniffer González said she would not support the president for reelection, if he runs again in 2024, after inciting violence on Capitol Hill.
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¿De dónde viene la tradición de los Reyes Magos? Su historia y datos curiosos.
La celebración de la Epifanía en Puerto Rico tiene una rica historia que comenzó con la llegada de los canarios.
