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To be Hispanic in coronavirus times has more than its fair share of consequences. Latinos were the first to get sick and also the first to lose their jobs. Allapattah, a small South Florida neighborhood, is a prime example of how covid-19 ended up hurting a poor community.

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At the peak of the pandemic, nearly half of positive covid-19 cases in North Carolina were among Latinos, despite just being 9.6% of the population. In the absence of adequate state or federal support, a group of Latina doctors and activists is taking the community’s health into their own hands. (
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The heroes of the pandemic: “When the world is burning, I must put out the fire”


At the peak of the pandemic, nearly half of positive covid-19 cases in North Carolina were among Latinos, despite just being 9.6% of the population. In the absence of adequate state or federal support, a group of Latina doctors and activists is taking the community’s health into their own hands.

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N.C. Latinos fighting the pandemic

Alarm bells are ringing in Europe and there are some danger signs in the United States, but experts say it’s still too soon to tell what will happen in the next few months. A lot depends on our social behavior.

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Covid-19: Is a second wave coming?

Trump promised a “miracle” and he may need one to persuade his skeptical supporters to take the covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available. For years, Trump was a vaccine skeptic who blamed childhood immunizations for autism. (
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Trump’s covid vaccine dilemma: how public skepticism threatens to undermine a possible cure

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Under the United States Constitution, no one can be charged in federal court without the case first being brought before a grand jury. Meanwhile, many federal investigations are on hold and arrests are delayed due to the inability to press charges. (
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Cases piling up in courts due to lack of juries in covid times

Familiares de personas internadas en el centro geriátrico River City dijeron que no funciona el aire acondicionado desde el fin de semana y que el intenso calor está provocando complicaciones en la salud de los pacientes.

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Centro para ancianos que dan positivos por coronavirus no tiene aire acondicionado en momentos que se avecina una ola de calor 

The list of governors who ordered face masks to be used in public has grown in response to the uptick in coronavirus cases in the United States. The states that are reporting the worst outbreaks have one thing in common: they do not require (or until recently did not require) the widespread use of face masks.

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In graphics: How covid-19 infections have skyrocketed in states that have not required face masks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends daily exercise, a healthy diet and learning the method of relaxation breathing.

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Café Dato: How to combat stress in times of coronavirus?

Antojitos Carmen is a popular, family-owned Mexican restaurant in the small town of Columbus Junction, Iowa. But, an outbreak of coronavirus in a local Tyson meat packing plant turned the community into one of nation's hotspots for the disease, wreaking havoc on three generations of the restaurant's immigrant owners. (
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In the eye of the pandemic: how the coronavirus spread through a small immigrant town in Iowa

An outbreak of covid-19 at a Tyson meat processing plant in Columbus Junction turned an Iowa county one of the nation's coronavirus hotspots. It was a life and death fight for María del Carmen Castellanos and her husband Salvador Ortega, the owners of the Mexican restaurant 'Antojitos Carmen.' (
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How a Mexican restaurant in Iowa survived a major coronavirus outbreak

The ventilators fail to meet HHS guidelines according to Columbia Journalism Investigations in collaboration with Univision Investiga. 
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Government paid $336 million for ventilators unsuitable for Covid-19 intensive care units treatment, experts say

Convicted murderer Krishna Maharaj, now 81, has spent 34 years in jail, battling numerous ailments while proclaiming his innocence. U.S. prisons are no place for the elderly, say advocates. (
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His death sentence was commuted to life in prison, but now he could die of covid-19

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“Those of us who have the means to help somehow really have to double down at this moment,” Patrick Gaspard, president of the Open Society Foundations, told Univision. Much of the funds will go to Hispanic immigrant families doing "essential" jobs during the pandemic.

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Philanthropist creates fund for those most affected by the coronavius and immigrants "excluded" from federal aid

The #AllOfUS campaign tries to remind conservative and moderate Americans in rural areas that immigrants are working shoulder-to-shoulder with them. (
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Coalition launches campaign focused on the work of immigrants in the time of coronavirus


<a href="https://www.univision.com/local/san-antonio-kwex/condado-de-bexar-registra-39-muertes-y-1-015-casos-positivos-de-coronavirus">San Antonio Metro Health</a> ofrece un listado de lugares en la ciudad donde puedes recurrir para hacerte la prueba de 
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Estos son los sitios en San Antonio donde te puedes hacer la prueba de coronavirus

Chile is set to be the first country in the world to issue an immunity certiifcate, or 'Covid Card' for patients recovered from coronavirus. But experts question the reliability of antibody tests and warn they may not be a guarantee of protection against re-infection. (
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Over 1.3 Million People Under Quarantine in Santiago

The Covid-19 'immunity passport', how reliable is it?

Fabio Ochoa's attorney cites changes to federal sentencing guidelines and urges compassionate release on covid-19 grounds. Ochoa was sentenced in Miami in 2003 to 30 years in prison for drug trafficking. (
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Former Medellin drug cartel member seeks early release from US prison, cites coronavirus

At a press conference on Thursday, President Trump promoted the idea of injecting disinfectant as a possible cure for covid-19. The idea of treating diseases with household bleach has been around for more than a decade, and has met with repeated condemnation by the federal government. (
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Is Trump now a follower of the 'church of bleach'?

After the passengers were evacuated last month, cruise companies in Florida are looking to resolve the situation for hundreds of crew members who remain on board ships. Two Honduran crew contacted Univision to complain they were desperate to go home after more than one month aboard a ship. (
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“Please help us get repatriated": the plea of stranded cruise ship crew members


Governor Ron DeSantis closely followed the instructions of Donald Trump to limit economic damage to his state. Now he, and Florida Republicans, are facing questions about cuts to health services and a collapsed unemployment compensation website.

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As death toll rises, Florida Governor under fire for slow response, as unemployed struggle to file claims

The U.S. health system was ill-equipped for a major pandemic, experts say, citing a host of issues from a lack of hospital beds and medical professionals, to a patchwork system that lacks centralized control. Then there’s Donald Trump’s leadership. (
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"We need an army ... of health workers": what failed in the U.S. "war" on the coronavirus?

The tourist beaches of San Juan del Sur emptied late this week after the announcement of the first coronavirus case. But the Nicaraguan government has refused to take preventive measures against the imminent threat.

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Nicaraguan government ignores coronavirus and prepares for large Easter celebrations, without church

On Sunday, Univision News will air a special edition of Aquí y Ahora in collaboration with Facebook. Teresa Rodríguez, Jorge Ramos and Dr. Juan Rivera will tell the stories of people affected by 'covid-19' and answer questions from the Hispanic community.

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Univision News presents special edition of Aquí y Ahora: 'Faces of Coronavirus: A Discussion with the Experts'

The British government is facing criticism for having decided to allow spread of Covid-19 to infect low-risk people, supposedly to reduce stress on health services and build up immunity. Critics say the strategy risks lives. 
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UK opts for less drastic coronavirus containment strategy. But is it a good idea?

The region is poorly prepared to fight a health epidemic and an economic recession at the same time. español 
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Coronavirus: "In Central America, when it goes bad for the world, it goes worse for us."

While it’s not as big a crisis as the 2008 mortgage debt crisis, the oil and gas sector is expecting thousands of job losses, with knock on effects across the entire economy. 
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Perfect storm: coronavirus and an oil price war lead US towards recession

El centro de salud, Oak Street Health, ubicado en La Villita, regalara chamarras para esta temporada de invierno.

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La Villita va estar donando abrigos para personas de la tercera edad con bajos ingresos

The latest generation of electronic cigarettes have a futuristic design, they look like USB sticks and they hardly smell. The current outbreak of lung injuries linked to electronic cigarettes, which has left dozens dead and more than 1,000 patients, has brought to the fore another alarming health problem: the growing number of teenagers who claim to have vaped nicotine.

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Vaping, ‘juuling’: the new addiction that your kids say is 'cool.'

Este pequeño dispositivo portátil e inalámbrico, pretende medir los movimientos de las uñas y detectar enfermedades como el Parkinson.

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Crean en México primer sensor de uñas que detecta enfermedades

Thanks to this interactive music program, Ricardo and Nilda keep their brain active by learning to play new instruments and reliving memories tied to the music of their past. This type of therapy can help prevent the development of neurological diseases while keeping people more alert, present and happier.

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How music can be a key way to prevent neurological diseases in old age, and be happier in the process

This is the story of Carolina and her son Alejandro, who was born with just 25 weeks and a rare anomaly that affects the blood vessels of the brain and causes seizures, glaucoma and other health problems. His own mother explains, in first person, what it is and what are the challenges they have had to face, now that he is turning 5 years old.

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"My son was born with the congenital disorder Sturge-Weber, now we try to give him what the genetics denied him"


Doña Manuela Tzoc received a life-saving diagnosis after receiving a microloan. Throughout Latin America, microcredit networks are a playing an important role in delivering health services to some of the region's poorest, most isolated and most neglected populations.

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In the most isolated areas of Latin America, microcredits are saving the lives of indigenous women

At the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) we put people and communities at the center of our work. We collaborate with national and local partners to encourage people to take charge of their health by adopting healthy habits and lifestyles. We are especially excited to support Univision’s Healthy Habits campaign, which aims to raise awareness among Latinos to achieve a healthier lifestyle by taking small steps that will have big benefits in their future.

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Op-ed: Working together to support healthy habits

"We want to live!" On International Women's Day, March 8, women of all ages marched through the streets of San Salvador to speak out against abuse and to advocate for laws to protect them.

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Activists call for an end to violence against women in El Salvador

Due to the high cost of U.S. healthcare, immigrants whose children are addicted to opioids have begun taking them to rehab in Mexico. We visited one such clinic in Tijuana.

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These Americans are crossing into Tijuana to seek rehab for opioid addiction

Carmen Saleta has managed to be happy and stay active in a senior residence. We explain how, while experts help you and your family prepare for life as a senior.

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A second home: everything you need to know about assisted living facilities

Belkis Nieto and Amy Ruiz's stories help explain the challenges that come with taking care of elderly relatives with degenerative diseases, such as dementia or Alzheimer's, and the importance of support and financial help along the way.

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Do you need help taking care of a relative? Here are some success stories 

In the U.S., 21 percent of family caregivers are Hispanic. For many Latinos, taking care of a loved one is a noble and worthy duty. It can also be a stressful, unpaid, full-time job. But a number of programs offer support for caregivers and their families.

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Taking care of an elderly person? Learn from these caregivers

Taking care of an elderly person is a stressful, full-time job for many women everyday. Some programs can help to alleviate the physical and emotional burden.

In photos: They take care of older adults; these are their stories

He doesn't have much experience in immigration issues, but he has spent many years fighting against the right to an abortion. Since he was appointed by Trump in March, the director of the Office for Refugee Resettlement has given himself veto power over attempts to end pregnancies, including that of Jane Doe in Texas.

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Scott Lloyd, the devout government official on a mission to prevent undocumented minors from having abortions

The stigma that surrounds depression or anxiety forces many to deal with those issues by themselves without seeking help. But there is nothing to be ashamed, explains the doctor Reena Pande.

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Speak up about your mental health: 60% of the people do not get proper treatment 

Republican senators continue this week to seek ways to repeal the existing health care law known as Obamacare, which would eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood. This is the testimony of a 27-year-old woman who relies on the reproductive health services offered by the organization.

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Edna is a sexually active student. Without Obamacare she cannot afford contraceptives

A reader tells Univision she was verbally abused at a hospital in the midst of an illness. The woman, an undocumented immigrant, says she's never felt more fearful during the more than 20 years she's lived in the United States. A lawyer responds: "Whether or not you're undocumented is not relevant to your care."

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"She humiliated me in the midst of the pain": When a trip to the ER comes with hate

This family from Central Florida is afraid of losing medical coverage and other benefits that help pay for their child's therapy, food and diapers. "I’m worried that the whole foundation of our life could collapse," says the boy's father.

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"It's frightening": the parents of a child with disabilities describe their fear of Medicaid cuts

Jason Stein is a nine-year-old disabled boy who lives with his parents in central Florida and depends on assistance provided by the government healthcare program for medical services, therapies and medications.

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Possible cuts to Medicaid spell hardship for this family

Ale, a 17-year-old indigenous immigrant from Guatemala, is currently a student at Met West High School and part of the 67 Sueños program in Oakland.

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"In Guatemala there is a lot of violence against children. You have no way out."

From meditation to soccer to art therapy, public schools in California are finding ways to help undocumented students navigate their emotions as they face new immigration policies.

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California schools respond to students' fear of Trump


As Washington DC ponders a new plan for our health care, Americans are likely overwhelmed by the political noise and frustrated by the policy confusion. They must ask questions of lawmakers.

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Here are six questions to ask about the new health care plan being considered by Congress

The Fusion documentary "Death by Delivery" looks at the disparity in the number of African American and white women who die from complications during pregnancy, delivery and postpartum.

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Maternal mortality in the U.S.: Why African American women die four times more often than white women

EMDR has been scientifically proven to reduce traumatic experiences in just a few sessions, but access is still limited by cost and other factors, like language.

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Undocumented immigrants struggling with trauma find relief in alternative therapies

Hispanic therapists are using cutting edge treatments to help immigrants heal from trauma. Many are undocumented or are victims of mental, physical or sexual abuse. A therapy known as "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing," or EMDR, works to lower the intensity of emotions and memories.

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Therapy used for U.S. veterans finds success among traumatized immigrants

Univision spoke with four people who care or have cared for sick relatives. Among their tips: 'Seek help' and 'learn about the disease.'

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'One must have patience, love and respect for the caregiver'

Scarcity forces many Venezuelan households to scavenge for food.

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Hungry in Venezuela: 'We were never rich, but we had food'

At least 1,500 of the 2.7 million undocumented people in California suffer from renal failure. The symptoms and constant need for medication make their lives an exercise in resilience. This is the story of how five men – connected by turns of fate and profound acts of charity – tried to work around the kidney transplant system to save one another.

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For undocumented immigrants, it's easier to donate a kidney than to receive one

It’s the new year; you’ve probably made resolutions to eat better and exercise more for a healthier you. Whatever your goals, don’t forget that your oral health is part of your overall health and your smile is one of the first things people notice. So here are seven essential reminders to start your year off right.

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Seven essential reminders for a healthier smile in 2017

In 2008, 900 federal ICE officers conducted the largest federal worksite immigration raid in U.S. history, in Postville, Iowa. Two researchers found that Latino infants born after the raid were 24 percent more likely to be born at a low birth weight than those born before the raid.

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How a major immigration raid affected infant health

Two students from the NYU College of Dentistry explain, under the supervision of Dr. Analia Veitz-Keenan, the most common causes of Halitosis and how it can be fixed.