They are staffed with quarantine medical and public health officers from CDC. These health officers decide whether ill persons can enter the United States and what measures should be taken to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
[ËpweÉ¾to Ëriko]), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Spanish: Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, literally the Free Associated State of Puerto Rico), is a United States territory located in the northeastern Caribbean.uerto Rico's rich history, tropical climate, diverse natural scenery, renowned traditional cuisine and attractive tax incentives make it a popular destination for visitors from around the world.
The story of the Puerto Rican people is unique in the history of U.S. immigration, just as Puerto Rico occupies a distinctiveâand sometimes confusingâposition in the nationâs civic fabric. Puerto Rico has been a possession of the U.S. for more than a century, but it has never been a state.