COVID-19 News
  • The Biden administration has restarted the free at-home COVID testing program, and each household in the U.S. can now order an additional four tests at covid.gov/tests or by calling 1-800-232-0233.
  • Did you know that the CDC tracks seasonal flu activity? Check out FluView to learn more about trends in flu and respiratory illness activity across the country. States also maintain flu activity dashboards, and we’ve linked to those in each state news section below.
  • Check out this recent blog by Migrant Clinicians Network (MCN) that focuses on disparities endured by immigrant workers and how the pandemic amplified those disparities.
  • This will be our last weekly update for 2022. See you in the New Year!
To take care of ourselves while we’re enjoying the festivities, we’re sharing some recommendations to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading respiratory diseases during Christmas and New Year’s. Check out our Contratados.org blog. You can find graphics in English and Spanish to share on social media here.

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Opportunities

  • This new online course by the National Resource Center for Refugees, Immigrants, and Migrants (NRC-RIM) is designed for health professionals who want to learn more about health disparities and how to address them in refugee, immigrant, and migrant communities.

State Level Data Overview

COVID-19 vaccination rates by state

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by state

State Snapshots

Delaware

  • The Hispanic Alliance for Career Development, in partnership with La Plaza, is offering a free leadership development program for new managers who are part of the Latino/a/x/e community. Apply here by January 18.
  • View data on influenza in Delaware here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Maryland

  • Respiratory viruses are on the rise in Maryland and across the country, so share this video, available in Spanish and English, encouraging folks to engage in practices that will help them stay healthy and avoid getting sick from a respiratory virus like COVID-19 or influenza.
  • View data on influenza in Maryland here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Virginia

  • Virginia’s Vaccine Appointment Scheduling Engine (VASE+) can be used to locate COVID-19 vaccination appointments (including bivalent boosters newly available for children 6 months to 5 years of age) as well as appointments for vaccination against flu and mpox.
  • View data on influenza in Virginia here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

North Carolina

  • Great news for North Carolinians who test positive for COVID-19 but may not have easy access to a provider who can help them access treatment: A new program allows anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 through an at-home test or other method to get a telemedicine appointment in English, Spanish, and six additional languages. During the appointment, a provider will assess whether an individual is eligible for treatment, like Paxlovid. Visit this website or call 704-941-6000, seven days a week from 9 AM to 7 PM to schedule an appointment.
  • 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

  • To respond to food insecurity that families may experience over the holidays, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and Clemson University published an online map that can guide families toward food resources across the state.
  • View data on influenza in South Carolina here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Georgia

  • Sur Legal has more great info (in English and Spanish) to share about Georgia Labor Law and how “preemption” can prevent localities in Georgia from supporting workers of color.
  • 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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