By Lyssa Schmidt | Communications Director
As COVID-19 continues to surge across the United States, the U.S. territory Puerto Rico is not free of the increasing case trends.
As of Dec. 3, there were 52,000 confirmed cases in Puerto Rico with more than 41,600 probable cases and 1,150 deaths; the island has a population of 3.2 million people. The governor on Thursday announced tighter measures including lockdowns and curfews in an effort to curb the growing caseload.
The territory has also had among the highest rates of unemployment and 6.9% in the end of October, and essential additional Federal unemployment benefits are set to run out before the year is over.
Women have been hit hard during COVID as it relates to unemployment, now facing childcare issues with school and daycare closures or limitations.
We continue our work to supply essential basic hygiene needs so that women and girls face one less burden while working to overcome these difficulties.
By Lyssa Schmidt | Communications Director
By Stephanie Bowers | Executive Director
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