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The FDA & CDC have approved Pfizer-brand COVID-19 vaccine boosters for anyone 12 years & older.
Boosted and vaccinated individuals are well-protected from severe disease, hospitalization, and death caused by the omicron variant.
CDC reduces recommended isolation period to 5 days and recommends wearing a mask around others for 5 additional days. The CDC is continuing to clarify this new rule and respond to criticism and confusion by providing further reasoning behind their decision.

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Uninsured individuals can sign up for health coverage through Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace, and three sites throughout the state offer in-person assistance in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Assistance in other languages is available over the phone.
On January 3, Governor John Carney declared a state of emergency due to the surge in COVID cases and hospitalizations.

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On January 4, Governor Larry Hogan declared a 30-day state of emergency, citing predictions that Maryland may reach 5,000 hospitalizations, 250% higher than the previous hospitalization peak.
Maryland has two additional mass COVID-19 testing sites that will be open 7 days a week, 9 am to 3 pm, until further notice.Those locations are:
- University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, Bel Air
- Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis
Thanks to the Maryland Department of Health for supplying CDM with 250 rapid tests! CDM will be distributing these tests to workers and partner organizations in the coming weeks.

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Virginia hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients and ask those with mild COVID-19 symptoms or other mild illnesses to avoid emergency departments.
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reminding everyone that basic COVID-19 safety can still prevent Omicron infections, hospitalizations, and deaths: Wash your hands, wear a mask, stay home if you’re feeling sick, and get vaccinated and boosted.

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North Carolina recently expanded its Low Income Households Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) to include all low income households with an outstanding water or wastewater bill. Individuals can apply online, download and complete a printed application (available in multiple languages), or call their local DSS office to apply by phone.
Organizations can apply for funding through the NC Farmworker Health Program to increase health access for farmworkers and their families. Apply online by January 12.

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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) has COVID-19 information and vaccination information available in multiple languages.
The current surge in South Carolina is being driven by infections among 20-40 year olds, and SCDHEC strongly encourages individuals in this age group as well as children 5 years and older to get vaccinated.
A South Carolina nurse & former photojournalist has received national attention for his moving photos of COVID-19 patients & his colleagues.

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Georgia’s Health Commissioner and Attorney General warned of possible price gouging and scams related to the limited availability of COVID-19 tests. Complaints can be filed at consumer.ga.gov or by calling (404) 651-8600.
You can sign up for COVID-19 updates for Georgia in English or Spanish by texting one of the following phrases to 77297: text COVIDGAGEN for English or COVIDGAESP for Spanish.

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