On March 31, the Department of Health (DOH) in conjunction with the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced the start of the special initiative to vaccinate targeted industry workers and to accelerate the vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/03/29/cdc-director-warns-impending-doom-covid-cases-rise-across-us Published on Monday, March 29, 2021 by Common Dreams “We have so much to look forward to, so much promise and potential of where we are and so much reason for hope, but right now I’m scared.” … Continued
The Biden administration announced today an extension of the federal eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021, and greater enforcement of the moratorium’s protections – two measures that will help keep millions of renters stably housed during the pandemic and prevent further spread of and … Continued
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccine gives us hope, and a path back to our lives. We know there’s a lot of information out there, and it can be hard to keep track of all the changes. That’s why we started … Continued
As our communities prepare to open mass vaccination sites, transportation should not be a barrier to getting a vaccine. Public transit, often free or subsidized for older adults and people with disabilities, is available in every county. Our shared ride … Continued
Pennsylvania has updated our mask guidance to follow the latest recommendations from the CDC. If you’re fully vaccinated and you’re getting together with others who are also fully vaccinated, you don’t have to wear a mask or social distance. What … Continued
From the Economic Policy Institute (http://www.epi.org/): What surprised EPI Economist Kyle K. Moore when crunching the numbers for our latest report on state unemployment by race and ethnicity? The fact that the historical unemployment gap between Black and white workers … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/03/22/cdc-head-sounds-alarm-new-covid-cases-surge-states-across-us Published on Monday, March 22, 2021 by Common Dreams Depending on how the nation acts now in response to the ongoing pandemic, “another avoidable surge” in cases could be around the corner, said CDC chief Rochelle Walensky. … Continued
But COVID-19 pandemic still a major presence in houses of worship as many Christians plan to stay home on Easter WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 22, 2021) – As coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths decline and vaccination rates rise across the United … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/03/16/medicare-all-would-have-prevented-hundreds-thousands-covid-deaths-new-report Published on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 by Common Dreams “We need to be prepared for the next pandemic, and we can’t be under the current for-profit system.” By Jake Johnson, staff writer Registered nurses conduct a demonstration … Continued