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January 10, 2020

Health and Human Services Declares Public Health Emergency for Puerto Rico
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Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has declared a public
health emergency for Puerto Rico, after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake
rocked the island early Tuesday, killing at least one person and
plunging nearly the entire population into darkness. As of Thursday,
electrical power was restored to about half of residents. The Puerto
Rico Electric Power Authority says its goal is to restore power for all
residents by Saturday.


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