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The White House says it is concerned the debt crisis confronting Puerto Rico could hamper its ability to deal with the potential health crisis caused by the Zika virus. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
San Juan, Jan 2 (EFE).- The new governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, said that the main challenges he faces in the four-year term that began Saturday are the Covid-19 pandemic, the economic crisis and the corruption that the island suffers. (Camera: THAIS LLORCA).SHOT LIST: PEDRO PIERLUISI SWEARS IN AS THE NEW GOVERNOR OF PUERTO RICO DURING AN INAUGURATION CEREMONY HELD AT THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE IN SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO.
Dr. Deborah Birx one of the White House's most senior coronavirus advisers, issued a dire warning on November 2. Dr. Birx her warned the Covid-19 pandemic is going to get much, much worse before it gets any better. Birx said: "We are entering the most concerning and most deadly phase of this pandemic". Dr. Birx went on to warn that the coming weeks and months could lead to an increased mortality rate from the virus. Dr, Birx warned that the US could see more than 100,000 new cases per day this week. Birx cautions that as hospitals fill up, we could see a return to hospitals operating at capacity and rationing ventilators.
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie was released from the hospital on Saturday. Business Insider reports Christie emerged after a week-long stay to fight COVID-19. Christie aided President Trump in debate preparations and attended the White House Rose Garden event announcing the president's Supreme Court nominee. Dr. Anthony Fauci has since labeled the gathering at the Rose Garden 'a super-spreader event.' Christie said that he would reveal more about his current condition in the coming days. I want to thank the extraordinary doctors & nurses who cared for me for the last week. Chris Christie
San Juan, Aug 16 (EFE).- Puerto Rican Gov. Wanda Vázquez on Sunday conceded the primary of her New Progressive Party (NPP) to opponent Pedro Pierluisi after the second round of voting in an election marred by ballot mishaps. The primary elections got suspended a week earlier due to a lack of ballots.It was resumed on Sunday amid covid-19 precautions. (Camera: JORGE MUNIZ). SHOT LIST: B-ROLL OF SAN JUAN ON THE DAY OF THE SECOND ROUND OF VOTING AND GOV. WANDA VAZQUEZ AND CARLOS DELGADO, MAYOR OF THE NORTHWEST TOWN OF ISABELA, IN SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest says residents in the path of Hurricane Matthew should heed the warning to evacuate and take shelter. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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