Links and resources for reliable information on COVID-19
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Multilingual Covid 19 Vaccine Info Sessions
There will be a series of community information sessions covering the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. These sessions are designed for Limited English Speaking communities in Vermont. The Dept of Health, UVMMC, and others will be present and available to answer questions. See the schedule below. Note that the organizers are adding 4 sessions in January for 4 additional languages (Kirundi, Spanish, Burmese, and Vietnamese). Those links will be sent out once the sessions are finalized. Tuesday 12/22 5.30pm to 7pm Congolese (French and Swahili) Topic: Vaccine Community Education - Congolese Groups Time: Dec 22, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83062644840?pwd=a2xFMWhYcnlZS1hBMDFTS00rSzBvUT09 Wednesday 12/23 5.30pm to 7pm Somali/Somali Bantu Topic: Vaccine Community Education - Somali/Somali Bantu Groups Time: Dec 23, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85015185444?pwd=a2tjNVR4ODVMNVk2YkxmZmNrejY3Zz09 Monday 12/28 5.30pm to 7pm Arabic Speaking community Topic: Vaccine Community Education - Arabic Speaking Groups Time: Dec 28, 2020 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87499696008?pwd=Y01VNGVQNm8wM2lQMVJicTc1MUFpQT09 |
Unemployment information and small business support:
- One in three Vermonters is at risk for food insecurity, struggling to find help to feed their families. If your financial situation has recently changed, you may now qualify for Vermont nutrition and food programs. They include WIC program (Women, Infants and Children), 3SquaresVT/SNAP, and more. Newer programs such as Farmers to Families and Everyone Eats are helping to fill the gaps. All these programs can help keep healthy food on the table. Contact the Health Department, Hunger Free Vermont, or call 2-1-1 for more information.
- CareerOneStop features lots of employment information, and it has added resources specific to COVID-19:
- The Vermont Department of Labor issued an updated Unemployment Insurance Frequently Asked Claimant Questions on April 6, 2020. Please use and distribute this guide as much as possible.
- Vermont specific information on unemployment benefits.
- Information for employers/business owner
- Vermont specific information on unemployment benefits.
How to stay Sane during the pandemic:
- If you need a little stress relief or a little together-time with your staff while being apart, try doing a joint puzzle using Google’s Puzzle Party.
- This BlueZones article on 50 Ways to Stay SANE During This Crisis, features a checklist on applying the system of Strong, Active, Neighborly and Energetic (SANE).
- Another Interesting article : Ways to Manage Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak.