AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWater Crisis: Puerto Rico is starting rotating 48-hour water shutoffs for more than 180,000 customers as drought deepens, with San Juan and nearby municipalities like Carolina, Juncos, Gurabo, Trujillo Alto, Canóvanas and Loíza affected; officials cite record-dry conditions and a strengthening El Niño, while residents warn outages have been building for months and worry about public health impacts. HIV Testing Access: A new report highlights that about 1 in 8 people living with HIV in the U.S. don’t know their status, but free home test kits can be mailed discreetly and take about 20 minutes—underscoring the need for earlier diagnosis. Health Equity & Media: An FCC decision to loosen TV ownership limits is drawing criticism from diversity advocates, who warn it could reduce local news coverage and job opportunities for people of color—an indirect hit to community health information. Disaster Preparedness: The drought-driven shortage is also raising concerns for visitors and businesses, with tourists scrambling to adjust plans as the island’s water system strains.
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