Global Update: India’s Covid-19 Surge, Mental Health, and More
A look at Direct Relief s activities around the world.
A Bumi Sehat midwife in Indonesia demonstrates the proper technique for bathing a baby. (Photo courtesy of Bumi Sehat)
In Summary
• As India is overwhelmed by a surge of Covid-19 and critical oxygen shortages, Direct Relief commits an additional $5 million to the country.
• Direct Relief is partnering with local groups from Haiti to Bangladesh to ensure pregnant women have continued access to maternal health services.
• In the U.S., Direct Relief is working with Teva to encourage innovation in chronic disease care by awarding $450,000 in grants to health centers and clinics.
California Coronavirus Updates: California Legislature Greenlights Tax Cut For Small Businesses Due To COVID-19
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | Sacramento, CA
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Latest Updates
6:33 p.m.: Sacramento stays in red tier while Amador and Sutter improve
A few counties in Northern California have moved into less-restrictive tiers in the state s reopening system based on their COVID-19 positivity test rates.
Amador, Glenn and Sutter Counties have moved from the second-most restrictive red tier to the orange tier. Mendocino County has moved from orange to yellow.
Sacramento County, with a case rate of 8.4 per 100,000, has been in the red tier since March 15.
A mental health and addictions crisis exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic has driven up wait lists and compounded the complexity of people’s suffering, a…
The Poshard Foundation for Abused Children distributed grants to dozens of social service agencies Tuesday.
The Poshard Foundation awarded grants to 30 agencies in the region totaling more than $100,000.
Founder Glenn Poshard says the foundation’s happy they are able to support these agencies after the uncertainty of the past year.
“The pandemic has put stress on everyone, but the one thing that we know from communicating with the social service agencies throughout the area is the effort has been tremendous by you folks that are working with these children.”
The foundation distributes the funds in April to bring attention to Child Abuse Prevention Month.
California Coronavirus Updates: Placer County Rent And Utility Assistance Open Until This Friday
Monday, April 26, 2021 | Sacramento, CA
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Latest Updates
Placer County is urging renters to apply for emergency rental assistance by April 30 at RentHelpPlacer.com.
Income eligible households who cannot pay for rent and utilities because of COVID-19, have had a loss income, and make less than 80% of the median income for the county, may be immediately eligible for critical financial assistance.
“This program is essential for Placer County residents who are struggling to pay rent or utilities because of COVID-19,” said Placer County Health and Human Services Deputy Director Amanda Sharp. “Rent Help Placer is giving families in our community peace of mind knowing they can remain in their homes.”