
Almost a half-year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the devastation to the lives of vulnerable populations like agricultural workers continues to grow. This week’s Five on Friday focuses on new data and insight on COVID-19, plus some action to reduce the impact on those who are hardest hit.
Giovanni shared a New York Times article on the impact of the Oregon fires on agricultural workers, “An American Dream, Scorched in Oregon [2].”
Lasz shared a MedPage Today recap, “Study: Less Than 10% of U.S. Population Had COVID-19 Antibodies [3].”
Candace shared National Geographic’s stunning photographs and article, “‘It Doesn’t Feel Safe.’ Inside One of the World’s Blueberry Capitals [4].”
Kaethe shared an article on health care in detention centers, “The Troubling State of Medical Care in ICE Detention [5].”
Weekly Win: Alma (in Massachusetts) shared the news out of California: “Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation from Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package [6].”
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