By VOA News Scientists in Washington State say Asian giant hornets have been spotted in that state, the first time anywhere in the U.S. Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) say Asian giant hornets, Vespa mandarinia, are more than five centimeters long and the world’s largest hornets. They have with a sting that can kill humans […]readmore
Contact tracers are a crucial part of health response to any contagious disease & effective contact tracing seen as key to safely reopen economy 14 leading U.S. Senators are seeking $8 billion to strengthen America’s contact tracing infrastructure and boost contact tracing workforce in all 50 states and U.S. territories WASHINGTON, DC – As scientists worldwide […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS- Mayor James A. Diossa was pleased to announce the opening of a new COVID-19 testing site in the city today at the Rhode Island College “Hub” at 934 Dexter Street. This facility provides residents with access to testing within the densely populated city. The testing facility at 934 Dexter Street will serve as […]readmore
Photo File: Rhode Island State Senator Sandra Cano of Pawtucket and Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa CENTRAL FALLS/ PAWTUCKET, RI – Rhode Island State Senator Sandra Cano of Pawtucket and Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa have announced the creation of a community relief fund to be administered by Progreso Latino and Fuerza Laboral […]readmore
Grassroots Effort Will Provide Isolation, Testing, and Resources Call 855-843-7620 Pawtucket/Central Falls – Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Central Falls Mayor James A. Diossa, and Dr. Michael Fine are excited to announce that the Pawtucket and Central Falls BEAT COVID-19 hotline is going live tomorrow. This one-of-a-kind grassroots system will give people in both communities, who […]readmore
CNN En Español Con el objetivo de poder desinfectar los trenes de forma diaria y como una forma de llevar una solución al problema de las personas desamparadas en los vagones de Nueva York, el gobernador Andrew Cuomo anunció que se suspenderá el sistema de metro de 1 a 5 am, hora de Miami. De […]readmore
VOA News The Trump administration is not planning to extend federal coronavirus social distancing guidelines that expire Thursday, instead focusing on working with states to reopen the country. Individual state governors are deciding when and at what pace to relax restrictions on non-essential businesses and group gatherings and calls for people to stay home. Trump […]readmore
VOA News China said Wednesday it has no desire to meddle in this year’s U.S. presidential election, despite claims to the contrary by President Donald Trump. Trump told Reuters Wednesday that “China will do anything they can do to have me lose this race” in favor of Democratic Party opponent Joe Biden. Trump said China prefers […]readmore
VOA News By Jeff Seldin WASHINGTON – U.S. intelligence agencies are dismissing at least one theory about the origins of the coronavirus, saying evidence shows the virus was not engineered in a Chinese laboratory. But officials say they are still looking into whether the outbreak, which originated in China, was triggered by human contact with animals […]readmore
VOA News By Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON – Dr. Anthony Fauci, the lead U.S. infectious disease expert, warned Thursday against reopening the country too quickly for fear of giving the pandemic new life. As some U.S. state governors are moving to reopen commerce, Fauci urged them to “go very slowly” if they do not have the capability […]readmore