COVID-19 News

  • Last week, we shared that CDC recommends getting both your updated booster and flu shot and that it’s ok to get both at the same time. Vaccines.gov (English) and Vacunas.gov (Spanish) now have options for finding flu shots in addition to COVID-19 vaccines!

  • The expiration dates of many at-home COVID-19 tests have been extended. To find out if a particular brand of at-home tests has an extended expiration date, look for the test you have in this list and check the “Expiration Date” column. You will have to click another link to see the updated expiration dates for a particular brand of tests.

  • ICYMI – The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health recently offered a webinar about how to effectively engage the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (commonly known as OSHA). Check out the recordings in English and Spanish as well as English and Spanish materials related to how to file an OSHA complaint.

  • The CDC has asked partners to share rumors they’ve heard about COVID-19 or COVID-19 vaccination to combat misinformation. To share a rumor you’ve heard, you can report the rumor directly to the CDC at www.cdc.gov/report-rumors – just start the subject line with “Rumors.” The Spanish version of the form is not currently available, so please feel free to email katie@cdmigrante.org with any COVID-19 rumors you’d like to pass along to the CDC. Whether reporting to CDC or CDM, please include as much detail as possible, such as a description of the rumor, where you heard it, and how many times you have heard it.

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Opportunities

  • Barclay-Giel ​Seed Grants of up to $10,000 are available to nonprofits implementing public health programs. Visit this website for more information. Applications are due by November 3, 2022.

  • The National Hispanic Medical Association will be hosting a webinar entitled, “Understanding Long COVID and the Future of Vaccinations” on October 26 at 7 PM ET. Register here

State Level Data Overview

COVID-19 vaccination rates by state

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by state

State Snapshots

Delaware

  • On Saturday, October 1, from 12 to 4 PM ET, the Milton Public Library (121 Union Street Milton, DE 19968) will host a Hispanic Heritage Festival! Fliers are available in Spanish & English.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Maryland

  • The Somerset County Health Department is offering drive thru flu vaccines on October 4 and October 11 from 12pm – 3pm at the Health Department in Westover. Registration is available in Spanish, English, and Korean, or call 443-523-1700.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Virginia

  • Our PPP partner, Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC), has reopened their offices to in-person, walk-in visits! Everyone will be required to wear a mask, and masks will be available for those who don’t have one. For more information on the services LAJC offers and to find an office location, see LAJC’s website.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

North Carolina

  • New CDC data shows that STI rates climbed sharply in 2020 and continued to climb in 2021. North Carolina moved from being ranked 6th to 5th among U.S. states for highest per capita chlamydia rates. Healthcare providers and advocates suggest that cases are likely underrepresented, as many resources including testing were shifted to the COVID-19 response. North Carolina local health departments offer free STI testing, so contact your local health department for additional information on testing availability.

  • The North Carolina Office of Rural Health (NC ORH) would like to better understand the current workforce of community health workers (CHWs) in the state. If your organization employs community health workers, please complete this survey before this Saturday, October 1, to support the development of a community health worker network.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

South Carolina

  • The CDC and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC)  recommend getting an updated COVID-19 booster and flu shot to stay healthy through fall and winter. South Carolinians can use this site to find locations where SCDHEC offers flu vaccines.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county

Georgia

  • Latino Community Fund published a calendar of Hispanic Heritage events in Georgia that could be great opportunities for outreach. As part of their event, Estamos Aquí, Latinos for Democracy released a music video to promote civic participation and voter registration.

COVID-19 vaccination rates by county

COVID-19 case rates per 100K people by county
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