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In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog urges Congress to quickly approve a COVID-19 relief package and reports on the difficulties of rolling out a comprehensive vaccine program. Finally, we unveil this week's COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship, a by-the-numbers glance at how the pandemic is affecting people with low incomes and other vulnerable populations. Please share!

This week on the blog...

With deadlines approaching, CHN urges swift passage of COVID-19 relief
Dec. 4
The Coalition on Human Needs this week urged Congress to quickly approve a COVID-19 relief package, even as millions of Americans face the loss of unemployment benefits as well as a roof over their heads. “This cannot wait,” the letter states. “The eviction moratorium and pandemic unemployment insurance expire by the end of December. COVID-19 cases are surging, with more than 200,000 cases reported on December 2 and hospitals dangerously overstretched.” READ MORE »

Up next in fighting COVID-19: The challenges in rolling out vaccines
Dec. 3
James English has a problem. It's actually a problem many Americans have wanted him to have for many months now. English is one of hundreds upon hundreds of local public health directors across the U.S. who will eventually help distribute COVID-19 vaccines. The challenges in rolling out one or more vaccines, once approved, are breathtaking, immense, and complicated -- and they will cost money. READ MORE »

CHN's latest COVID-19 Watch: Tracking Hardship
Dec. 4
The #ReliefCan’tWait edition. The U.S. this week set three alarming records. New COVID-19 cases surpassed 200,000 in a single day, hospitalizations reached 100,000, and Wednesday’s death rate was nearly 2,900 – all firsts. Meanwhile, millions of Americans are teetering on an economic cliff. By Dec. 26th, 16 million Americans will have lost unemployment benefits. On New Year’s Eve, the CDC’s eviction moratorium will expire. Other help set to expire as we approach the end of the year: student loan debt relief and some paid family leave. READ MORE »

 

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