On May 6, 2020, The New York Times published the article ‘A Place in the U.S. With No Covid-19? Look to American Samoa.’ showcasing how the territory’s unique ability to control its own borders allowed it to delay COVID-19 transmission longer than anywhere else in the United States.
About The Author

William-Jose Velez Gonzalez
William-José Vélez González is a native from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, and a graduate from Florida International University in biomedical engineering, engineering management, and international relations. A designer with a strong interest in science, policy, and innovation, he previously served as the national executive vice president of the Puerto Rico Statehood Students Association. William-José lives in Washington, DC, where he works at the Children's National Research Institute and runs Opsin, a nonprofit design studio dedicated to making design more accessible. You can see him on Love is Blind as Lydia's brother. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of Pasquines.
Related Posts
Recent Posts
- Byul An wins 2025 Congressional Art Competition in the Northern Mariana Islands
- #TBT: May 8, 2025
- New independence plan outlines economic vision for sovereign Puerto Rico
- Amata Coleman Radewagen joins push to remove Medicaid caps for US territories
- US Virgin Islands officials meet with VA leadership in Puerto Rico over potential cuts to veterans healthcare
Ads
Subscribe and neverthe context of islands
Join our mailing list to receive the latest news from the US territories every Wednesday.