U.S. government agency declares public health emergency for Puerto Rico

Edited by Ed Newman
2020-01-11 09:25:38

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San Juan, January 11 (RHC)-- U.S. 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 this weekend.

Meanwhile, early Saturday morning, yet another earthquake was registered in Puerto Rico.   No additional damages have been reported.



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