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Vaccination racism
Many organizations have already voiced their anger and frustration at the Philadelphia Department of Health and Commissioner Thomas Farley for a poorly executed vaccine rollout after months of empty promises to prioritize vaccine distribution and access to Black and brown communities in working-class and low-income neighborhoods.
As a direct service organization working closely with low English proficiency (LEP) immigrants and refugees, VietLead staff witnessed firsthand the chaos and confusion that the online registration process has caused to our elders and their family while navigating the system with limited language options and support.
The centralized and tech-heavy approach to the vaccine rollout ignores the reality on the ground for tens of thousands of Philly residents without access to the internet. Many work frontline and essential jobs, don’t speak English or lack the ability to travel long distances. Many simply can’t afford childcar
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Mayfair Elementary temporarily closing due to multiple COVID-19 positive cases, officials say
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Mayfair Elementary pausing in-person learning due to COVID-19 cases
A letter was sent to parents and families of students, detailing steps officials will embark on to ensure safety for all within the school community.
MAYFAIR - Mayfair Elementary School will close temporarily from March 18 through April 1, due to multiple positive cases of COVID-19, officials announced Wednesday.
A letter was sent to parents and families of students, detailing steps officials will embark on to ensure safety for all within the school community.
The letter explained any child who was in a classroom with a student or staff who subsequently has tested positive for COVID-19 will be contacted by Philadelphia Department of Public Health to list next steps, including the need for the child to quarantine.