Our Scans · Puerto Rico · Weekly Summary

• [New] Humana, which in 2024 has Medicare Advantage and Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans in 2,907 counties in 49 states plus Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, will reduce its footprint to have Medicare Advantage and drug plans in 2,852 counties in 48 states plus Washington and Puerto Rico. Forbes
• Commercial Growth In the first quarter, Eos grew its opportunity pipeline to $15.6 billion, an increase of $1.4 billion from the prior quarter, driven by large opportunities in Puerto Rico, multiple eight-hour potential projects in CAISO, and new direct and indirect data center projects. Morningstar, Inc.
• Stressing that dengue virus transmission remains high in the Americas region, including in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the CDC warned of a surge in both travel-associated cases and the possibility of local transmission in the continental US in areas with competent mosquito vectors. Sakshi Post
• The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued another warning about a rise in dengue fever in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands - popular spring break destinations - just as many schools go on break. PEOPLE
• Spring in Puerto Rico brings more stable weather conditions compared to the unpredictable hurricane season of late summer and fall. MFSolar
• The North American Multi-Model Ensemble for spring indicates a 40% to 50% chance of observing slightly wetter-than-normal conditions for portions of Puerto Rico, with near-normal conditions forecast for the Virgin Islands. Drought.gov
• No widespread drought is expected to develop, but Abnormally Dry conditions may appear across the southern plains and northwest Puerto Rico, and in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Drought.gov
• To reduce mosquito bite risk, residents of and visitors to Puerto Rico should consider using repellents, wearing protective clothing, and staying in places with door and window screens. Centers for Disease Control and PRevention
• Emerging Artists and Independent Music Scene The independent music scene in Puerto Rico is thriving, offering opportunities to discover emerging artists and experience new sounds. March 2025
• The cat bond notes will provide QBE territory-weighted retro reinsurance against major industry loss events caused by named storms and earthquakes throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, DC, the US Virgin Islands and Canada, over the risk period. Artemis.bm - The Catastrophe Bond, Insurance Linked Sec
• OFLC Announces Annual Determination of Labour Supply States - OFLC is replacing Puerto Rico and Virginia as expected labour supply states with Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, and West Virginia for jobs in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Atlanta Immigration Lawyers, Employment Immigration Att
• Approximately 90% of the population at risk for dengue in the U.S. territories and freely associated states live in Puerto Rico. PubMed Central (PMC)
• TerraFirma, Mieses' start-up based in Puerto Rico, developed an AI model that uses satellite imagery to forecast environmental risks such as natural disasters, crop diseases, and erosion. Tico Times - Costa Rica News
• In 2025, Humana will have Medicare Advantage plan offerings in 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, covering 89% of U.S. counties. Yahoo Finance
• On the basis of available data, the risk for sustained local transmission in the continental United States is likely low, whereas the risk for sustained transmission in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands is unknown. Emerging Infectious Diseases journal
• Rainfall totals of 6 to 8 inches, with maximum amounts of 10 inches, are expected across southeastern Puerto Rico, with totals of 2 to 4 inches across northwestern Puerto Rico. WQCS
• The beaches of the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, the Lesser Antilles Islands, Barbados and Trinidad will likely remain threatened by seaweed for the next one to two months. The New York Times
• Puerto Rico is so hot this week that it's baffling some weather experts, who warn that other parts of the world will likely experience similar extreme heat in 2023 as climate change and an exceptionally strong El Nino drive global temperatures to historic highs. Inside Climate News
• With supply chain disruptions and costs rising, cash donations make a big difference in ensuring that the Feeding America Network has the financial support needed to stay strong and continue serving nearly every community in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. Feeding America
• 519 grants in 48 states, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands totaling $1.9 billion will be awarded under the Airport Improvement Program. Smart Meetings
• Based on presently available data, the risk for sustained local transmission in the continental United States is likely low, whereas the risk for sustained transmission in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands is unknown. Centers for Disease Control and PRevention
• Between 100 and 150 millimeters of rain is expected in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and between 150 to 200 millimeters in Puerto Rico. CBC

Last updated: 13 June 2025