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the way to urgently follow the direction of medical experts to stem the
spread of coronavirus! *When you click, you’ll automatically sign on if we
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Dear Friend,

The coronavirus news this week has been daunting, depressing, and scary to
say the least.

More people than ever in the U.S. currently have the virus, over 250,000
people have now lost their lives to the disease, and case numbers are
rising in ALL 50 states. [ [link removed] ] The stories from the frontlines are
devastating. In El Paso, TX, for instance, the city I call home, we have
even had to order 10 additional mobile morgues to store the bodies of
people who have died from COVID-19. [ [link removed] ] These frozen trailer trucks are
sitting in parking lots holding the bodies of loved ones. Burial services
are even delayed because the county medical examiner can’t keep up with
processing COVID-19 victims—and we are getting dangerously close to having
to ration care in our already overwhelmed hospitals. [ [link removed] ] We are in crisis.
Our nation is in crisis. And our voices are needed.

[1]***Sign on to let every governor know the moms of America are behind
them all the way to urgently follow the direction of medical experts to
stem the spread of coronavirus! *When you click, you’ll automatically sign
on if we already have your information.

Even as we are in crisis, don’t give up hope! Medical advances are
happening daily and there is so much more we can do to stop the spread.
For instance, there are now not one—but TWO—vaccines in their final
testing phase [ [link removed] ] and more is being learned about COVID-19 and how we can
protect ourselves and our communities every day. We all can work together
over the next few months to stop this surge, save lives, and protect our
economy.

In the meantime, we need our elected leaders to step up to stop the
spread. Thankfully, some have. Governors in North Carolina, Michigan,
Pennsylvania, and Washington are leading the way. Unfortunately, the Trump
administration has completely fumbled and mismanaged the national pandemic
response, but state governors can also play a key role in urgent public
health protection – many already are!

While some governors are stepping up to protect families in their states
(and need to hear from us that we are behind them all the way as they
protect public health as they continue to take the measures they need to
stop the spread!), other governors haven’t yet taken some critical,
lifesaving steps. [2]And that’s where YOU come in!

***Sign on to let every governor know the moms of America are behind them
all the way to urgently follow the direction of medical experts to stem
the spread of coronavirus! *When you click, you’ll automatically sign on
if we already have your information.

This is important! This pandemic is disproportionately impacting Black,
Latinx, and Indigenous communities, [ [link removed] ] older adults, [ [link removed] ] and people with
disabilities and chronic health conditions. [ [link removed] ] When one city in any state
sees a surge, that can quickly spread and endanger the entire state—and
the states around them. In the continued absence of leadership from
President Trump, governors are on the frontlines of keeping our
communities healthy and safe during this pandemic. Governors can work
together to help control hotspots in their states and regions.

The pandemic has left hospital systems across the nation in serious crisis
and our health care workers are being stretched past their limits. [ [link removed] ]
And, too many families will be missing loved ones for the holidays. We can
do better! Governors in all 50 states can take steps toward slowing the
exponential growth in the spread of this virus and—most importantly—each
and every individual can take the CDC recommendations seriously as we head
into the winter months and make a positive difference, including saving
lives, in our communities.

What is happening right now is NOT ok, and the moms of America know this.
As we head into the colder winter months and the holiday season, it’s also
important to realize that studies are showing it’s smaller gatherings that
have been fueling the spread recently. [ [link removed] ]

The steps you can take can be daunting, but are doable!

* Wear a mask and have others that you come in contact with wear one
too.
* Wash hands.
* Practice social distancing.
* Do not gather with anyone in-person outside of your immediate
household.

The good news is these tactics are highly effective! Studies show that
universal mask wearing saves lives and lifts our economy by decreasing the
intensity of stay-at-home orders that are needed. [ [link removed] ]

[3]Another tactic is adding your name to our open letter to governors so
that more people have the option of staying safe: Sign on to let every
governor know the moms of America are behind them all the way to urgently
follow the direction of medical experts to stem the spread of coronavirus
during the current spike! *When you click, you’ll automatically sign on if
we already have your information.

Please sign our open letter to governors that reads:

Governors are on the frontlines of keeping our communities healthy and
safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As moms, dads, parents,
and grandparents—we want to let you know we are behind you all the way
to urgently follow the direction of medical experts to stem the spread
of coronavirus!

As our nation experiences exponential growth in the spread of the
pandemic—and all 50 states are experiencing a rise in cases—our
families, communities, economy, and hospitals are relying on leadership
and collaboration with other governors to stem the spread of this deadly
disease. As you know, taking decisive action as recommended by medical
experts lightens the overall load on health care and essential workers,
families, and our economy. Thank you for following medical experts to
save lives and protect our economy.

[4]Don’t forget to sign on now! Sign on to let every governor know the
moms of America are behind them all the way to urgently follow the
direction of medical experts at the CDC to stem the spread of coronavirus!
*When you click, you’ll automatically sign on if we already have your
information.

→ We also have some tips for you to help protect your family during the
pandemic: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is
recommending that people modify their plans for the upcoming holiday
season to slow the spread of COVID-19, including by celebrating
virtually—instead of in-person—with people outside of your household.
Additional public safety tips include: Consistently practicing social
distancing from people not in your household, mask wearing, hand washing,
and other prevention behaviors; limiting the number of attendees at
gatherings as much as possible and avoiding direct contact with people
outside of your household; celebrating outside where attendees have more
room to stay 6 feet apart at all times and increasing ventilation for
indoor meetings; requiring attendees to wear masks whether indoors or
outdoors; and looking at COVID-19 infection rates where a gathering is
happening. [11, 12]

And feel free to also share this action link on social media, forward this
email, and spread the word so we can increase public health and safety
together. The more people who speak out, the bigger our impact. Here’s
that link again: [5][link removed]

Together we are a powerful voice for the health of families.

- Claudia, Felicia, Donna, Kristin and the whole MomsRising /
MamásConPoder team

P.S. Have you or a family member contracted the coronavirus and had to
seek medical care, or had difficulty seeking testing or treatment? Tell us
about your experience:
[6][link removed]

P.P.S. Read more about how to lessen your risk of spreading or contracting
COVID-19:
[7][link removed]

[1] NBC News, [8]U.S. surpasses 250,000 coronavirus deaths as virus
mortality rate surges 
[2] Reuters, [9]El Paso, Texas, calls in ten morgue trucks as coronavirus
cases surge 
[3] The Texas Tribune, [10]El Paso is fighting the coronavirus and state
resistance as officials desperately try to keep up with sick and dying
Texans 
[4] Politico, [ [link removed] ]There are 2 effective Covid-19 vaccines. What’s next? 
[5] CNN, Covid-19 is sending Black, [ [link removed] ]Latino and Native American people
to the hospital at about 4 times the rate of others 
[6] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, [ [link removed] ]Older Adults 
[7] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, [ [link removed] ]People with
Disabilities
[8] CBS News, [ [link removed] ]Health care workers express overwhelming fatigue as
COVID-19 cases surge across the country
[9] The Washington Post, [ [link removed] ]At dinner parties and game nights, casual
American life is fueling the coronavirus surge as daily cases exceed
150,000 
[10] STAT News, [ [link removed] ]Universal mask use could save 130,000 U.S. lives by
the end of February, new study estimates 
[11] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, [ [link removed] ]Holiday Celebrations
and Small Gatherings
[12] Brown University, [ [link removed] ]My Covid Risk App 


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