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Tag: covid-19

Since passage of Congressional legislation in 2021, FEMA has provided $2.8 billion dollars to eligible applicants for COVID-19 funeral assistance. Those who are eligible for this reimbursement may qualify for up to $9,000 per funeral for expenses. September 30, 2025, is the last day to file for funeral assistance for the eligible funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020.
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FEMA continues to provide COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Through September 30 2025

by S.E. Williams September 3, 2025September 5, 2025

FEMA is still providing funeral assistance for those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, with qualified individuals able to apply for up to $9,000 per funeral until September 2025.

Open enrollment for Covered California ends January 31.
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Time Is Running Out: Black Californians Encouraged to Enroll in Covered California by Jan. 31

by BVN Contributor January 29, 2025January 29, 2025
Earlier this month the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) broke with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over isolation guidelines for those diagnosed with COVID-19.
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California Changes COVID-19 Isolation Recommendations

by Breanna Reeves January 26, 2024January 25, 2024
According to Dr. Jose Luis Perez, Chief Medical Officer at South Central Family Health Center in Los Angeles, “There are more than a hundred different viruses that cause upper respiratory infections. Those include COVID19, RSV and the influenza virus.” Pulse oximeter captures measurement of oxygen saturation level in the patient's body.
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Prepare for a “Tridemic”: Flu, RSV, and COVID-19

by Phyllis Kimber Wilcox January 25, 2024January 25, 2024
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Tapestry: “The Cultural, Ethnic, and Racial Threads of an Evolving Community”

by Mariah Brown December 15, 2023May 28, 2024
Similar to previous years, COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases are expected to increase in coming weeks.
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Just in Time for Holiday Season Health Officials Warn of Uptick in COVID-19, Flu and RSV

by Breanna Reeves November 21, 2023November 21, 2023
Demonstrators gather at Grand Park in Los Angeles, CA on June 3, 2020 to protest police brutality, defend Black Lives and call for the removal of former Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey.
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Combating Racism as a Public Health Crisis, Part 1: Holding Leaders Accountable

by Breanna Reeves November 13, 2023April 20, 2024
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Keeping it Real: Post COVID-19 the Black Community Must Continue Pushing for Change

by S.E. Williams May 17, 2021May 17, 2021
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Black California: A Year into COVID-19 – Vaccines, Variants, Efficacy and Equity

by Phyllis Kimber Wilcox May 5, 2021May 5, 2021

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