By Black Press USA As many Southland educational institutions are closing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of internet providers today announced plans to provide free internet to households with students. Charter and Comcast announced March 13 that they would offer 60 days of complimentary broadband to homes with K-12 or college […]
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Mayor Releases Emergency Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness
Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young released his COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young released his COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness. This plan is an effort to mitigate risk for individuals in this vulnerable population. Mayor Young directed the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) to work […]
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Please Protect Pipes: Don’t Flush Wipes
By Baltimore City Department of Public Works Acting Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director, Matthew W. Garbark, today reminded citizens not to flush items down the toilet that do not belong there. “I realize that we are especially concerned about disinfection and proper disposal of used facial tissues. That is admirable. But disinfectant wipes, […]
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Newsmaker Speaker Series: The Novel COVID-19 Outbreak
By Imani Wj Wright Special to AFRO Amid the pandemic of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the global community has been put on halt. Severe safety precautions, federal regulated distancing and the closing of public entities have all been efforts to decelerate the spread of COVID-19. As of 1p.m. EST on March 23, there have been 33,404 […]
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Md. Governor Worried Social Distancing Still Not Followed
By Associated Press Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said on March 22 he’s aggravated by people failing to heed warnings about the necessity of social distancing to blunt the spread of the new coronavirus. Hogan, who ordered last week a statewide reduction in the number of people allowed to congregate from 50 to 10, said those […]
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Neighborhoods With ‘Medical Deserts’
By Dr. Valda Crowder, M.D., MBA A zip code has become a life or death matter. Families that live more than an hour from a hospital may face a death sentence based on their address. A long ambulance ride increases the risk of death. Patients with respiratory emergencies, like the ones caused by coronavirus, are […]
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Black People Do Get Coronavirus
Actor Idris Elba broke his silence about the coronavirus via an Instagram Live vide. During the live stream, Elba revealed that he tested positive for the virus and has remained in quarantine with his wife, who also tested positive for the disease. After his announcement rumors about celebrities, including Elba, being paid off to claim […]
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Black Press Establishes COVID-19 Pandemic Resource Center
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the trade association of African American-owned newspapers and media companies, is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing the NNPA Coronavirus Task Force and Resource Center. The task force will include publishers, editors, physicians, nurses, corporate partners, sponsors, associates and supporters […]
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Maryland Schools Closed, 4 More Weeks
By Brain Whitte Associated Press Maryland will keep its public schools closed for another four weeks through April 24 in response to the new coronavirus, the state’s superintendent of schools announced March 25. Karen Salmon said she made the decision with the state board of education after lengthy discussions with health experts. Salmon said she […]
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BCPS Meal Distribution Extended Through Friday, April 24; Two More Meal Distribution Sites Added Starting Thursday, March 26
BCPS meal distribution extended through Friday, April 24; two more meal distribution sites added starting Thursday, March 26 New sites bring total to 50 locations TOWSON, MD. – In alignment with the state-mandated extended closure of school buildings, Baltimore County Public Schools will distribute free meals to students through Friday, April 24. Beginning Thursday, Mar. […]
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Mayor Young Approves COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend
PRESS RELEASE Mayor Young Approves COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend BALTIMORE, MD. — Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced the COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend. Baltimore City’s frontline public-facing employees, including firefighters, EMTs, and police officers, will receive an additional $200.00 bi-weekly, to ease burdens as they continue to work to keep residents safe […]
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COVID-19: What Older Adults Need To Know
Here are the important steps you should take to protect yourself from COVID-19. The CDC has several tips that all people with Medicare can do to stay healthy. The CDC recommends that you: Stay home if possible. Wash your hands often. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. […]