The Home Depot to Host First Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call on May 19

May 5, 2020

ATLANTA, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its First Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, May 19, at 9 a.m. ET.

A webcast will be available by logging onto http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations and selecting the First Quarter Earnings Conference Call icon. The webcast will be archived and available beginning at approximately noon on May 19.

The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,293 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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(Español) Actualización sobre el coronavirus (COVID-19): La FDA emite una Autorización de Uso Urgente para posible tratamiento del COVID-19

May 4, 2020

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(Español) Encuesta revela el respaldo abrumador de los estadounidenses de ambos partidos a la consignación de fondos para el Servicio Postal de EE. UU. durante la pandemia

May 4, 2020

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Due to increased use of English e-learning platforms by US Hispanics during the COVID-19 pandemic, Open English experiences a doubling in demand over the same period in 2019

May 4, 2020

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MIAMI, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — During the Covid pandemic, we have seen the Internet become our connection to the outside world. A variety of e-learning platforms have seen an increase in demand, while adding value to the lockdown experience and helping people become more productive during this time. Open English, the leader in live instruction-based English learning for Hispanics, has been one of these programs, seeing a doubling of enrollments in the US, as well as in live class usage.

In the US there are close to 60 million Hispanics^[1], almost 20% of the total population, and it is estimated that one third is not proficient in English^[2]. Thanks to over a decade of experience teaching English online in Latin America, Open English has been able to carry over its expertise to teach the US-Hispanic population becoming one of the top e-learning platforms for this market group. Open English connects students with native English-speaking teachers through on-demand live classes taught in virtual classrooms.

In response to this spike in interest and to stand in solidarity for those who choose to learn English during the pandemic lockdown, the company has decided to offer free live classes through Facebook Live and provide an additional license to new students who enroll from now until May 15. These free live classes offer a sense of community to those willing to learn English during their time at home, providing an alternative to traditional in-person learning.

“Our North American teachers teach more than 500,000 live classes a year resulting in a product that adds value even during these moments in which our daily routine has been put on hold and the adoption of online learning has increased among Hispanics in the United States interested in learning English,” explains Andrés Moreno, CEO and founder of Open Education. “We want to share Open English with as many people as possible in the United States while they are staying at home.”

There is a demand in the United States for online English courses that adapt to the student’s needs and what better way to start than with free online Open English classes. Among Hispanics, the reasons for learning or practicing English are varied; they might want to do better in school, get a better job, improve their daily interactions or even, be able to help their children with school work; especially now that parents are playing such an important role in their kids’ education while they stay at home and schools are closed.

How to take advantage of the opportunity provided by Open English

Free live classes can be viewed by visiting the Open English website openenglish.com/quedateencasa and clicking on the class of interest. Classes will be live Monday through Friday at 1 p.m. and at 5 p.m. EST time and will last 10 minutes. The class recordings will also be made available through the same link. Open English will be offering the free live classes for as long as we continue to stay home to help people practice and be productive.

For those who have more time at hand and want to learn English intensively, Open English is providing an additional license to each person who enrolls from now until May 15, 2020.

About Open English

Open English is the leading online English school in Latin America and the Hispanic market in the United States. The company was founded in 2008 with the objective of reinventing the way people learn English, focused on meeting the needs of today’s professionals. The online learning platform offers personalized live classes with North American native English-speaking teachers.
More information: https://www.openenglish.com

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^[1] US Census Bureau https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2019/hispanic-heritage-month.html

^[2] The Pew research Center https://www.pewresearch.org/hispanic/2015/05/12/english-proficiency-on-the-rise-among-latinos/#fn-22303-1

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Survey finds overwhelming support by Americans of both parties to fund the U.S. Postal Service during pandemic

May 4, 2020

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WASHINGTON, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A new survey commissioned by the National Association of Letter Carriers found that, by an overwhelming margin, Americans support federal government funding that would allow the United States Postal Service to survive the devastating financial impact of the pandemic.

That is the bottom-line result of a bipartisan survey done among registered voters by two public opinion firms, one that does polling for Republican clients (North Star Opinion Research) and the other that conducts surveys for Democratic groups (Hart Research Associates).

The poll measured voter perceptions of the importance of the Postal Service and of how to deal with the plummeting revenue caused by the pandemic-related economic shutdown.

Among those surveyed, 92 percent want Congress to appropriate funds in the next round of financial relief legislation to allow the USPS to maintain operations through the coronavirus crisis. That includes 90 percent of Republicans, 83 percent of Independents, 96 percent of Democrats, 90 percent of rural voters, 92 percent of non-college whites, and 94 percent of retirees.

One striking feature of the polling is the lack of any sharp divergence among Republicans, Democrats and Independents; among rural or urban voters; or among regions of the country. Support both for the Postal Service and for temporary funding to help it weather the pandemic-related drop in funding is extremely strong among all partisan, demographic and regional categories.

The postmaster general has stated that without emergency relief funding, the Postal Service could run out of money by the fall. The economic situation has led to government relief programs for various sectors, including airlines, small businesses and hotels, but not to similar assistance for the Postal Service, which also relies on earned revenue for its operations. The USPS does not receive taxpayer funding.

By 78 percent to 22 percent, voters prefer financial aid over requiring the USPS to significantly increase rates. That includes margins of 74 to 26 percent among Republicans and 81 to 19 among rural voters.

Among factors voters cited were the Postal Service’s delivery of prescription medicines, bill payments and online purchases, along with its role now in helping the country fight the pandemic, including delivering test kits and other supplies.

The poll showed that voters across the board—of all demographics and party affiliations; all regions of the country; and rural, urban, and suburban areas—overwhelmingly favor the appropriation of funds vs. loans to get the Postal Service through the economic shutdown.

That was the case even when respondents were presented a counterargument stating that the USPS’ financial problems predate the pandemic and repeating the mistaken idea that they are “caused by charging package delivery rates that are too low.” Even in that case, two-thirds of those polled support providing “direct funding to the Postal Service during the crisis.”

The results reflect a broad consensus that the mail and package service provided by the USPS is important, a sense shared by 94 percent of those polled. Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) rate it very important. The Midwest leads with 95 percent of residents agreeing. As far as political affiliation, 95 percent of Democrats regard the Postal Service as important, 92 percent of Republicans, and 91 percent of Independents. Rural and suburban voters share that sentiment to the tune of 94 percent, slightly higher than urban voters.

The national online survey of 804 registered voters, conducted from April 10 to April 12, has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percent.

To read a memorandum on the poll results prepared by Hart Research and North Star Opinion Research, visit: https://heroesdelivering.com.

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Mazda Extends Essential Car Care Program For Healthcare Heroes

May 4, 2020

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Mazda extends Essential Car Care program for healthcare heroes

IRVINE, California, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced today that its Essential Car Care program, which provides free standard oil changes and enhanced car cleaning services for eligible U.S. healthcare workers at dealers nationwide, will now run through June 1.

“Our family of Mazda dealers and employees feel a deep sense of gratitude to the health care workers during these difficult times, and we are proud to be able to support them in communities across the country,” MNAO President Jeff Guyton said. “We’ve seen the meaningful impact of this program first-hand, and we are excited to continue to give something back as a thank you for their heroic efforts.”

The Essential Car Care program, which began on April 16, was developed in partnership with Mazda’s U.S. dealer network. The company will invest a minimum of $5 million as part of the initiative. The program extension will allow healthcare heroes throughout the U.S., including those in some of the hardest hit parts of the country, more time to access this program.

In order to help ensure the safety of healthcare workers and service employees, dealers participating in the Essential Car Care initiative have committed to enhanced vehicle cleaning of high-touch interior and exterior surfaces using Mazda and EPA-approved cleansers. Mazda has also encouraged dealers to continue following the recommendations from the CDC and local public health and government officials, along with workplace personal hygiene practices to help ensure the safety of everyone in the service areas.

Details on the Essential Car Care initiative can be found on MazdaUSA.com.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

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First-Of-Its-Kind Report Details How New York Children’s Hospital Transformed To Provide Care To Adult COVID-19 Patients

May 4, 2020

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NEW YORK, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Over the course of two weeks in March, COVID-19 cases at Montefiore grew from two to almost 700. As the health system looked to increase capacity, an inpatient pediatric unit at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM), quickly became a 40-bed unit that would be home to adult patients. A new, first-of-its-kind report published in the Journal of Pediatrics describes the rapid transformation that took place. The report also shares valuable lessons learned and best practices for healthcare providers throughout the country, who may face a similar situation in the weeks ahead.

“In collaboration with our adult care providers, we quickly trained CHAM clinicians on how to provide an effective, informed and thoughtful approach to care for our new adult patients,” said lead author Kaitlyn Philips, DO, assistant medical director of Pediatric Quality, CHAM, and assistant professor of pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “In a matter of weeks, our physicians and nurses became accustomed to new policies and protocols, caring for adults with a highly contagious disease, and many with other underlying conditions.”

Instead of assigning pediatricians to be part of teams led by adult medicine physicians, Montefiore developed a strategy of training pediatrician-led teams and having them work within their own familiar setting. Established CHAM teams of pediatric physicians and nurses consulted with adult-medicine physicians to provide life-saving care to more than 100 patients within 10 days of accepting adults. The new report outlines the steps taken to prepare and train pediatric healthcare providers on how to treat a new, older population, including enhanced communication, adapted rounding practices, and a new coordinated approach with adult hospital medicine providers.

“This effort is a true example of interdisciplinary care and all-hands-on-deck preparation,” said Michael D. Cabana, M.D., MPH, Physician-in-Chief at CHAM and The Michael I. Cohen, M.D., University Chair, Department of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. “Our teams mobilized early, quickly and effectively to provide high-quality care to the parents and grandparents of their usual patients. Being part of a large, integrated healthcare system enabled us to access the expertise and resources necessary to provide this care.”

In addition to providing recommended therapies for adults, the team recognized that palliative care would be essential. Dr. Cabana and Dr. Sarah Norris, director of Pediatric Palliative Care and the Quality in Life Team (QUILT) at CHAM gathered and trained 27 pediatricians, nurse practitioners and psychologists in just one week. They were then deployed throughout the adult COVID-19 unit at CHAM to help patients and their families stay connected, informed and educated during hospitalization. The expanded QUILT team became a lifeline for patients and their families, available seven days per week to help them as they faced complex medical decisions and uncertainty.

The last adult patient has been discharged from CHAM 8 and the providers will now care for pediatric patients again. Approximately 150 adults received COVID-19 treatment at CHAM.

About Montefiore Health System
Montefiore Health System is one of New York’s premier academic health systems and is a recognized leader in providing exceptional quality and personalized, accountable care to approximately three million people in communities across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. It is comprised of 11 hospitals, including the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore, Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and more than 200 outpatient ambulatory care sites. The advanced clinical and translational research at its medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, directly informs patient care and improves outcomes. From the Montefiore-Einstein Centers of Excellence in cancer, cardiology and vascular care, pediatrics, and transplantation, to its preeminent school-based health program, Montefiore is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system providing coordinated, comprehensive care to patients and their families. For more information please visit www.montefiore.org. Follow us on Twitter and view us on Facebook and YouTube.

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Makita Rules the Outdoors with the World’s Largest Professional Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment System

May 4, 2020

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LA MIRADA, California, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Makita U.S.A., Inc., the innovation leader in cordless technology, is continuing to make significant investments in designing cordless outdoor power equipment and driving awareness with a national multi-media campaign. The “Rule the Outdoors” campaign highlights the world’s largest professional cordless outdoor power equipment system, which benefits users with instant starts, lower noise, reduced maintenance and lower emissions.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8722351-makita-cordless-power-equipment-rule-the-outdoors/

The Future of Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment is Now

With advances in technology and increasing government regulations, professional landscapers, groundskeepers, and arborists are looking to battery-operated outdoor power equipment as a new solution.

“The industry growth of cordless products has immensely accelerated,” said Romique Talton, senior product manager, outdoor power equipment, Makita U.S.A. “Makita has the world’s largest professional cordless outdoor power equipment system. And with millions of LXT Batteries already in the market, Makita is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this growth opportunity. With the recent launch of Makita’s new 21″ commercial lawn mowers, users can cut up to 2 miles of grass in push mode, get high-torque performance, and have lower cost of ownership than gas models.”

Makita offers the world’s largest professional cordless outdoor power equipment system with over 30 professional pieces of equipment operating on Makita’s LXT^® lithium-ion slide-style battery. By utilizing one extensive system, users experience new levels of convenience, efficiency, and productivity.

Makita^® LXT^® Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment

Makita’s battery-powered outdoor power equipment is engineered for maximum cordless performance, without the hassles of gas. The “Rule the Outdoors” campaign promotes Makita^® LXT Cordless Outdoor Power Equipment, which is powered by a fast-charging LXT lithium-ion battery and Makita-built motors, which work together to provide more power, speed, and run-time. Benefits of battery-powered outdoor power equipment include instant starts, lower noise, reduced maintenance, and zero emissions.

“No one knows cordless like us,” asserts Talton. “We have over 90 years of chain saw and gas expertise and over 40 years of cordless expertise. This knowledge and experience have been invested into product development and has resulted in the largest offering of cordless outdoor power equipment on the market.”

For more information, visit makitatools.com/RTO

Multi-Media Campaign

With the success of last year’s launch of the “Rule the Outdoors” campaign, Makita is extending the campaign with new television commercials, digital and social media advertising, and experiential marketing efforts. Television commercials will run nationally during prime-time spots on channels such as the Discovery Channel, History Channel, ESPN, National Geographic and more generating another 300-million household impressions. The national media campaign will build product awareness and demand from the professional outdoor power equipment user, professional tool user, and professional who uses both at work and home.

“The overall success of the campaign last year exceeded everyone’s expectations,” states Brent Withey, vice president of brand marketing, Makita U.S.A., Inc. “We want to continue that success by promoting Makita’s wide range of cordless outdoor power equipment across a variety of media.”

The television commercials can also be viewed at www.youtube.com/makitatools

About the Makita^® 18V LXT^® System

Makita’s expanding 18V LXT System is the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V lithium-ion slide-style batteries, comprising 275+ products in 2021. Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.

About Makita

Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial power tools, pneumatics and power equipment, and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network throughout the U.S.A. With 50 years in the United States and over 100 years worldwide, Makita utilizes experience and expertise to manufacture best-in-class solutions. For more information call Makita U.S.A. at (800)4-MAKITA or visit makitatools.com. Find Makita on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter @makitatools

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Consumer Inquiries:
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American Honda Reports April Auto Sales as Difficult Market Conditions Begin to Ease

May 1, 2020

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TORRANCE, Calif., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —

American Honda			Honda			Acura
Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks	Total	Cars	Trucks
57,751	25,610	32,141	52,705	24,049	28,656	5,046	1,561	3,485
-54.1%	-55.4%	-53.0%	-53.8%	-55.5%	-52.3%	-56.8%	-54.4%	-57.8%

“There will be challenging days ahead as this very serious public health crisis continues, but with consumer traffic beginning to increase online and at Honda and Acura dealerships, we are approaching the coming weeks with guarded optimism,” said Steven Center, vice president of Automobile Sales at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “We value the actions of our Honda associates and dealers as we work to align our business with changing market conditions, and we are now turning our attention to creating momentum for a broader recovery.”

Honda Acura			BRAND REPORTS
Sales		COVID-19 Response Initiatives
Sales of Honda and Acura vehicles showed signs of improvement in the final weeks of April, with customer traffic increasing online and in dealer showrooms as state and local authorities eased restrictions on sales activities.		Honda has initiated a significant and comprehensive new effort to harness the spirit of community in responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific initiatives include:

•	Honda and Acura dealers continue to focus on taking care of existing customers through vehicle service, maintenance and repair, while preserving the health and safety of their customers and employees.	•	Honda has teamed up with Dynaflo, Inc. to produce diaphragm compressors, a key component of portable ventilators that are used in hospitals and by first responders to help COVID-19 patients. The companies aim to produce 10,000 compressors per month once production reaches capacity.

•	A number of Honda and Acura dealers remained closed for much of April in compliance with mandates imposed on businesses by state and local authorities.	•	Honda associates have been using 3D printers to produce face shields at various company operations, with Honda engineers now working on a method to mass-produce face shield frames in Honda facilities.

•	Last month, Honda and Acura opened enrollment in new online retailing programs, Shop Simple with Honda and Acura Precision Purchase, and received a tremendous response from Honda and Acura dealers looking for an online retailing solution to meet the needs of our customers.	•	As the COVID-19 pandemic can add financial stress to the lives of our customers, Honda and Acura have offered to help customers who have financed their vehicle through Honda Financial Services or Acura Financial Services with payment extensions and deferrals, as well as available late fee waivers.

•	Honda is providing an industry-first special offer for first responders and medical professionals, out of respect for their contribution to communities across the country.	•	Honda has pledged $1.0 million to address food insecurity in communities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, providing the most vulnerable with access to food.

		•	Additional projects and contributions are in the works, check Hondanews.com for updates.


	American Honda Vehicle Sales for April 2020
			Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
			April 2020	April 2019	DSR** % Change	MoM % Change	April 2020	April 2019	DSR** % Change	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total		57,751	125,775	-55.8%	-54.1%	356,536	495,562	-28.8%	-28.1%
	Total Car Sales		25,610	57,452	-57.1%	-55.4%	157,455	226,535	-31.2%	-30.5%
	Total Truck Sales		32,141	68,323	-54.8%	-53.0%	199,081	269,027	-26.7%	-26.0%
	Honda	Total Car Sales	24,049	54,030	-57.2%	-55.5%	147,456	212,483	-31.3%	-30.6%
	Honda	Total Truck Sales	28,656	60,058	-54.1%	-52.3%	175,502	235,007	-26.1%	-25.3%
	Acura	Total Car Sales	1,561	3,422	-56.1%	-54.4%	9,999	14,052	-29.5%	-28.8%
	Acura	Total Truck Sales	3,485	8,265	-59.5%	-57.8%	23,579	34,020	-31.4%	-30.7%
	* Total Domestic Car Sales		22,290	46,949	-54.3%	-52.5%	138,123	183,071	-25.3%	-24.6%
		Honda Division	20,755	43,678	-54.3%	-52.5%	128,329	169,551	-25.1%	-24.3%
		Acura Division	1,535	3,271	-54.9%	-53.1%	9,794	13,520	-28.3%	-27.6%
	* Total Domestic Truck Sales		32,104	65,704	-53.0%	-51.1%	198,542	257,096	-23.5%	-22.8%
		Honda Division	28,619	57,439	-52.1%	-50.2%	174,963	223,076	-22.3%	-21.6%
		Acura Division	3,485	8,265	-59.5%	-57.8%	23,579	34,020	-31.4%	-30.7%
	Total Import Car Sales		3,320	10,503	-69.6%	-68.4%	19,332	43,464	-56.0%	-55.5%
		Honda Division	3,294	10,352	-69.4%	-68.2%	19,127	42,932	-55.9%	-55.4%
		Acura Division	26	151	-83.4%	-82.8%	205	532	-61.8%	-61.5%
	Total Import Truck Sales		37	2,619	-98.6%	-98.6%	539	11,931	-95.5%	-95.5%
		Honda Division	37	2,619	-98.6%	-98.6%	539	11,931	-95.5%	-95.5%
		Acura Division	0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
	Honda Division Total		52,705	114,088	-55.6%	-53.8%	322,958	447,490	-28.5%	-27.8%
		ACCORD	8,851	19,239	-55.8%	-54.0%	55,976	83,650	-33.7%	-33.1%
		CIVIC	13,410	28,436	-54.7%	-52.8%	77,354	106,621	-28.2%	-27.4%
		CLARITY	90	1,079	-92.0%	-91.7%	1,345	5,047	-73.6%	-73.4%
		CR-Z	0	1	-100.0%	-100.0%	1	2	-50.5%	-50.0%
		FIT	1,187	3,247	-64.8%	-63.4%	8,366	9,635	-14.0%	-13.2%
		INSIGHT	511	2,028	-75.8%	-74.8%	4,414	7,528	-41.9%	-41.4%

		CR-V	12,201	28,344	-58.6%	-57.0%	83,387	115,624	-28.6%	-27.9%
		HR-V	2,906	7,272	-61.6%	-60.0%	22,320	28,921	-23.6%	-22.8%
		ODYSSEY	3,933	7,482	-49.5%	-47.4%	20,323	28,779	-30.1%	-29.4%
		PASSPORT	1,594	2,907	-47.3%	-45.2%	9,427	7,721	20.9%	22.1%
		PILOT	6,562	11,399	-44.6%	-42.4%	30,460	44,356	-32.0%	-31.3%
		RIDGELINE	1,460	2,654	-47.1%	-45.0%	9,585	9,606	-1.2%	-0.2%

	Acura Division Total		5,046	11,687	-58.5%	-56.8%	33,578	48,072	-30.8%	-30.2%
		ILX	506	1,152	-57.8%	-56.1%	3,247	4,293	-25.1%	-24.4%
		NSX	5	23	-79.1%	-78.3%	39	102	-62.1%	-61.8%
		RLX / RL	26	151	-83.4%	-82.8%	205	532	-61.8%	-61.5%
		TLX	1,024	2,096	-53.0%	-51.1%	6,508	9,125	-29.4%	-28.7%

		MDX	1,725	3,339	-50.3%	-48.3%	10,666	14,122	-25.2%	-24.5%
		RDX	1,760	4,926	-65.6%	-64.3%	12,913	19,898	-35.7%	-35.1%

	Selling Days		26	25			102	101
	**** Electrified Vehicles		2,019	5,355	-63.7%	-62.3%	12,598	20,375	-38.8%	-38.2%

* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts

** Daily Selling Rate

**** Electrified Vehicles equal: Total sales of Hybrid (FHEV & PHEV), EVs (BEV) and Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCV) from the Honda and Acura brands.

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Alianza de Impacto Latino, the Ismael Cala Foundation, and the PAHO analyzed Covid-19 risks in Latin America

May 1, 2020

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MIAMI, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “Investing in public health systems must be ongoing and extend beyond the Covid-19 pandemic, because that is the only model that can guarantee quality access in every country.” This was one of the conclusions from the virtual event “Latin America and COVID-19, conversations with the WHO/PAHO,” organized by Alianza de Impacto Latino and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

During the event, Ismael Cala, president of the Ismael Cala Foundation, interviewed Dr. Marcos Espinal, director of the Department of Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Regional Office of the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO).

They discussed the danger of the virus, but also the existence of other problems in the region, such as domestic violence and mental health, which pose a huge risk to the most vulnerable populations.

They also pointed out the risks of living in a globalized world that is heavily affected by the circulation of fake news, and they recommended preventing disinformation through exhaustive verification of sources.

According to data provided by Dr. Espinal, there are currently more than 180 medical studies on Covid-19 under way. However, no recommendations will be made until efficacy is proved.

Regarding a vaccine, there are currently four research trials under way on humans. A vaccine could be ready in October, but even if it is effective production and distribution to all countries will take time.

Finally, the Pan American Health Organization asked governments to be careful in lifting current social distancing measures to avoid a spike in cases.

Hospital capacity and support for those who remain in isolation should be guaranteed, especially in the poorest countries.

Dr. Marcos Espinal is currently the director of the Department of Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Regional Office of the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO). He has worked in matters linked to forgotten, tropical and vector-transmitted diseases, communication of risks and outbreaks, HIV, hepatitis, tuberculosis and STDs.

The Ismael Cala Foundation supports the development of emotional leadership and education of children, adolescents and young adults who are in vulnerable positions in Latin America, and of the Hispanic population in the USA. To achieve its mission, the Foundation has created several programs, including the Scholarship Program. Educational institutions, companies, and other organizations involved in social development have joined forces to promote the education and training of young people by channeling scholarships for courses and/or careers for personal and professional improvement, and thus improve their well-being and social progress.

La Alianza de Impacto Latino is an initiative that seeks to encourage the creation of partnerships for the sustainable growth and development of the Americas. It gathers together leaders from all sectors to support Sustainable Development of the Americas. It was created by the PVBLIC and Ismael Cala foundations.

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