COVID-19 News
  • In an historic announcement on Friday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released new guidance to protect migrant and immigrant workers who experience or witness labor or civil rights violations at the workplace.  Undocumented workers or workers on temporary work visas facing labor rights abuses – including COVID-19 hazards – can apply to receive deferred action protection from deportation and access to work authorization for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of extension in some cases. This guidance is intended to support workers in speaking out about unsafe or abusive employers without fear of immigration-related retaliation. Contact info@cdmigrante.org for more information or to get involved in the civil society rapid response effort to support workers in accessing deferred action.
  • While monoclonal antibodies were an effective treatment for COVID-19 for many people during the last two years, monoclonal antibodies are no longer authorized because of their ineffectiveness against current variants. This includes Evusheld, which was previously used to help prevent COVID-19 among immunocompromised people. With less treatment options available, our PPP partner, MCN, is calling on clinicians to ensure that they are prescribing Paxlovid, especially to migrant and immigrant communities. To access Paxlovid treatment, contact your healthcare provider or find a Test-to-Treat site near you.
  • A new study reiterates that masking to control the spread of COVID-19 works. The study focused on schools in Massachusetts that removed mask mandates when the statewise school mask mandate was lifted in February 2022 versus those that sustained their masking requirements through June 2022. The schools without mask mandates had 44.9 more cases per 1,000 staff and students than those with mandates. Check your county’s community level, and if it’s medium or high, consider wearing a high-quality mask in public to protect yourself and others.

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Opportunities
  • The final Special and Vulnerable Populations COVID-19 Forum will take place on Friday, January 27 from 2 to 3 PM ET and will focus on long COVID. Register here.
  • The Department of Labor is looking for stories about the impact of unions to feature on their Hear from Workers page! Submit a story by February 1.

State Level Data Overview

COVID-19 vaccination rates by state

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by state

State Snapshots

Delaware

  • Our PPP Partner, Love and Hope Rescue Mission, held a giveaway on January 7 that was a huge success! Check out Lt. Governor Bethany Long’s post for a glimpse into the event. Congratulations, Love and Hope Rescue Mission!
  • View data on influenza in Delaware here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Maryland

  • Rebirth reminds us that their culturally appropriate food pantry (facebook.com/rebirthinc) is open! In addition to receiving food, families in need can access health and wellness supplies, information, and other resources. Stop by and help spread the word. Donations are also welcome! For more information, contact rebirth4hope@gmail.com
    When: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month
    Where: 225 N. Division St., Salisbury, MD

  • View data on influenza in Maryland here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Virginia

  • COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are now available in the evening at Eastern Shore Rural Health System centers! Each center is open one day per week until 8 PM. Call a local health centers to make an appointment.
  • View data on influenza in Virginia here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

North Carolina

  • People who received extra food benefits during the pandemic may see a decrease in their benefits come March 2023, as the federal government is ending the extra allotment to states.
  • View data on influenza in North Carolina here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

South Carolina

  • South Carolina will be ending emergency allotments, additional food benefits received during the pandemic, on January 31. Recipients can use this website to see how much their benefits may be reduced.
  • View data on influenza in South Carolina here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Georgia

  • The Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia has events throughout the month of January where COVID-19 vaccines and test kits will be available. Check out their January events calendar, and find an event near you!
  • View data on influenza in Georgia here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county
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