EL CHICANo Weekly
Vo l 58, NO. 11
March 04, 2 021
Joe Baca, Jr. hosts Conver sations on COVID-19 By Maryjoy Duncan
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Dr. Corwin Porter, San Bernardino County Director of Public Health, noted to date over 284,000 cases of people have become infected with COVID19, with 2,800 fatalities - 78% of those deaths are seniors 60 and older. Porter indicated that seniors and people of color are disproportionately affected by the virus: Latino cases 36%, and account for 54% of all COVID reported deaths, for African Americans, they make up 4% of all cases, and 8% of deaths.
an Bernardino County 5th District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., held a webinar, “Community Conversations on COVID-19” streamed live on Facebook on Wednesday, Feb. 24 in an effort to provide information on the pandemic, debunk myths and dispel concerns over the vaccine, underscore the importance of getting vaccinated, and highlight resources and efforts taken to improve access to the vaccine to those who lack transportation and technology. “This event was planned in response to concerns and questions I’d received from the community regarding COVID-19. It’s of the utmost importance to ensure our community’s health and safety. I understand this pandemic has impacted all of our lives… unfortunately it has disproportionately affected seniors and communities of color with higher infection and death rates,” Baca said during the Zoom conference. “Tonight is another step in the process to make sure all
Porter emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated and the safety of the vaccine, citing the number of daily cases has started to decline. PHOTO
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
San Bernardino County 5th District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. held a webinar on Feb. 24 that provided comprehensive information on the coronavirus, from current statistics, vaccine overview including debunking myths and false notions, access to vaccination sites and resources. communities have the resources they need. The county is making significant progress in combating
the spread of COVID-19 and we know there’s still a lot to be done and we cannot do it alone.”
“It’s great news to see we're starting to make improvements against COVID-19 in our county,” Porter said. “Please consider getting vaccinated, this is a way we can keep our community safe.” According to Diana Alexander, COVID, cont. on next pg.
Animal Ser vices Inter vention Program helps San Ber nardino residents keep their pets By Manny B. Sandoval
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an Bernardino City Council on Feb. 17, approved a partnership between the Department of Animal Services and the Lange Foundation to support pet owners in the city with animal health and wellness. The Lange Foundation, a nonprofit in Southern California dedicated to helping animals live happy lives will now assist the city in offsetting veterinary care, food costs and more. “Safety net programs are aimed at helping the community keep and care for their owned animals. These programs offer support to pet owners by seeking to offset the costs of medical care, including spay or neuter of companion Pets, cont. on next pg.
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The forthcoming Animal Services Intervention Program will provide San Bernardino pets with essential care, including spay and neutering services which can reduce unwanted litters and impounds.