California to add 50,000 new hospital beds
AS California continues to fight the novel coronavirus outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom said the state is slated to add 50,000 new hospital beds. The state this week has secured 4,613…
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Over 300 Asians test positive for COVID-19 in LA County
MORE than 300 individuals of Asian descent have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Los Angeles County, according to new data released by the Department of Public Health this…
LA County expands free testing to anyone with symptoms
Any Los Angeles County resident exhibiting symptoms of the novel coronavirus can now be tested for free, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Monday, April 7. The previous guidelines limited testing…
‘Staying away from grandma’ isn’t an option in multigenerational homes
THE Walker family never thought having an age range of 3 to 96 under the same roof would be risky. That was before the coronavirus pandemic. Wilma Walker’s now nonagenarian…
After COVID-19: Doctors ponder best advice as patients recover from coronavirus
by Carmen Heredia Rodriguez WHEN David Vega fell ill with the novel coronavirus in mid-March, fever, chills and nausea left the 27-year-old Indiana medical student curled up in bed for…
Fil-Am designers shift from dress making to sewing masks to fill shortage
For several Filipino American designers, the spring season usually brings in orders for wedding dresses, debutante gowns, and outfits for other special occasions. But amid the coronavirus pandemic, cities like…
Coronavirus cases around the world surpass 1 million
The total number of recorded novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases worldwide has surpassed one million on Thursday, April 2, three months after the first case was reported in Wuhan, China. Over…
California’s two largest public higher ed systems temporarily ease admission requirements
UC, CSU cite mass disruptions to K-12 schools in decisions to change requirements for 2021 and incoming fall 2020 students In response to the novel coronavirus outbreak that has upended…
LA County officials discuss immigrant rights, price gouging
The new coronavirus, and the ways in which it has drastically capsized daily life for people across the world, has become the most pressing, quite literally life or death, issue…
Nevada under ‘stay at home’ order, closures extended to April 30
NEVADA Governor Steve Sisolak this week issued several directives, including a formal “stay at home” order and the extension of nonessential business and school closures until April 30. Announced on…
Sen. Cortez Masto highlights resource guide for Nevadans seeking help during the pandemic
Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto recently released a guide for residents seeking assistance, from unemployment insurance to health care services, during the coronavirus pandemic. The senator’s guide came alongside the passage…
Pinay detective in Santa Rosa becomes first line-of-duty death related to coronavirus in CA
A Filipina American detective of the Santa Rosa Police Department, who became California’s first line-of-duty death related to the novel coronavirus, was honored with a procession of patrol cars through…
Filipino ICU nurse in New York self-isolates by living in a minivan
By Harold Clavite/Contributor AT the end of a long work shift, Filipino nurse Jiggz Tabuclin would make it home in time to put his daughter to bed. But amid the…
‘I’ve never seen doctors so scared by an infection’: Doctors lament skyrocketing COVID-19 cases, deaths
Medical experts urge lawmakers to practice treatment equity, call for more tests to be administered to lower-income areas ONE month ago, lawmakers across the United States, including President Donald Trump,…
Jersey City’s positive coronavirus cases climb to 820, highest in the state
Jersey City, the city with the most diverse population in New Jersey, has more positive coronavirus cases than any other town or city in the state. The city now has 820…
‘This virus did not care’: Fil-Ams share their coronavirus ordeal
The coronavirus that has caused a worldwide pandemic has killed more than 3,400 and infected more than 213,000 people in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins University, both figures…
CA Sen. Kamala Harris condemns anti-Asian attacks, doubles down on protections for front-liners
CALIFORNIA Senator Kamala Harris denounced the rise of anti-Asian violence and discrimination in the United States and called on more protections for vulnerable populations, including front-line workers. Harris, the first…
Fil-Am journalists remember CBS’ Maria Mercader as a mentor, champion of newsroom diversity
Filipino American media professionals are paying tribute to veteran CBS News journalist and talent executive Maria Mercader who died over the weekend from the coronavirus. Born and raised in New…
From Hollywood to the front lines: Fil-Am medical professional collects supplies from TV shows for hospitals
As hospitals across Southern California run low on supplies for front-liners fighting the coronavirus outbreak, a Filipina American medical professional is using her connections to TV shows for donations to fill…
On Census Day, Fil-Ams are reminded to be counted
With Census Day on April 1, community organizations are reminding Filipino Americans across the country to fill out their questionnaire. April 1, 2020 is significant because respondents will answer based…
Newsom unveils CA Health Corps to expand medical workforce
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday, March 31 a new program to increase the number of medical workers to address the quickly growing coronavirus outbreak. Through an executive order,…
‘You must have coronavirus’: Fil-Ams face discrimination, harassment amid pandemic
Kyle Navarro, a Filipino American school nurse, was unlocking his bike on a San Francisco sidewalk after delivering prescription glasses to a student when he noticed an older white man…
The US now has the highest number of coronavirus cases globally, reaching over 100,000
The United States now leads with the highest number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), surpassing China and Italy. The country has 101,657 cases of infection and…
Community organizations, advocates unite against anti-API racism
As the United States continues to struggle with the lack of test kits and medical equipment to combat the new coronavirus outbreak, the country now leads the world with the…
Five takeaways from $2.2 trillion relief plan
Trump signs off on sweeping spending bill to provide taxpayers with financial relief, businesses with a special lending program On the same day that the House approved the plan, President…
California Gov. Newsom announces 90-day mortgage payment relief
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday, March 26 announced that financial institutions will provide major financial relief for millions of Californians suffering financially as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak….
LA County closes down beaches
Los Angeles County beaches and beach facilities were closed to the public Friday, March 27 in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19. By order of the Health Officer,…
Pechanga T.K.O. (Tawanan Kantahan Overload) upcoming shows postponed
AT Pechanga Resort Casino, we are committed to the health and safety of our guests, and our team. As part of that commitment, we want to take a moment to…
Washington state names Fil-Am as head of health care response team
GOVERNOR Jay Inslee has named retired Navy Vice Admiral Raquel Cruz Bono as Washington state director for COVID-19 Health System Response Management. As the former chief executive officer and director…
SoCal-based Pinay pastry chef wins Food Network’s ‘Chopped Sweets’
A Filipina American pastry chef and entrepreneur from Southern California won a recent episode of Food Network’s “Chopped Sweets.” Ginger Lim-Dimapasok, the owner of ube-centric bakery Café 86, triumphed during…