News

  • Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) held a briefing to address frequently-asked questions about how the Public Health Emergency (PHE) transition will impact COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and treatments in the United States. Those who missed the briefing can access a fact sheet and a recording summarizing key changes.  Currently, these resources are only available in English.
  • Throughout the pandemic, data have shown that diabetes puts people at a higher risk of severe COVID-19 or hospitalization. A growing number of studies, including one published last week, are discovering that contracting COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes. Don’t risk it! Stay up to date with your vaccines against COVID-19.
  • The FDA recently published a fact sheet about how over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests work. Check it out for step-by-step guidance on when to test, how to interpret test results, and other relevant information.
  • A note on vaccination data this week and the data we’ll share moving forward: We have switched from reporting vaccination data for the population 5 years of age and older to reporting data for the total population, as the CDC now reports bivalent booster data for the total population, not just those 5 years of age and older.
 

Opportunities

  • Dorchester County Health Department in Maryalnd is hiring! There are openings for the positions of Community Health Nurse and Community Health Educator.
  • Coaching de Salud Holística is offering free training for health promoters to learn how to prepare their resumes and learn about the benefits of having a LinkedIn account to make the best impression when looking for a job. Sign up here.

State Level Data Overview

COVID-19 vaccination rates by state

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by state

State Snapshots

Delaware

  • Delaware Cancer Treatment Program provides financial support to Delaware residents who are fighting cancer. Click here to find out if you are eligible.
  • View data on influenza in Delaware here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Maryland

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Virginia

  • Our PPP partner Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) recently posted infographics in English and Spanish with information on how housing discrimination is defined legally and what you can do about it.
  • View data on influenza in Virginia here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

North Carolina

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

South Carolina

  • Check out PASOs’ Spanish recording of a recent FB live presentation on the implications of COVID-19 and flu on pregnant women.
  • View data on influenza in South Carolina here.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Georgia

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

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