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CDC: Unvaccinated Essential Workers to Go Through "Education and Counseling"

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky said during an interview that there is a plan to get unvaccinated essential workers into "education and counseling" in hopes that they would feel comfortable getting vaccinated.

Frontline Essential Workers, People Over 75 Next in Line for Vaccine - CDC Panel

Dec 20, 2020 11:36 PM EST By Dana Cruz

Frontline essential workers and people over the age of 75 should be next in line to receive a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel said on Sunday.

California Governor Gavin Newsom And Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Speak On State's Actions On Homelessness Crisis

California Gov. Newsom Eyes $52 Million Funding for Central Valley Coronavirus Response

Jul 27, 2020 11:08 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

California Governor Gavin Newsom said a $52 million funding is eyed for Latinos in the Central Valley area as they have been disproportionately harmed by the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

California Gov. Newsom Wants to Expand Protections for Essential Workers, Especially Latinos

Jul 25, 2020 05:59 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

California Governor Gavin Newsom wants additional protective measures for essential workers, especially Latinos who have been disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Migrant Farm Workers Have Always Been Essential

Apr 20, 2020 07:20 AM EDT By Mary Quill

It is only now that the farmworkers are recognized as essential workers in the U.S. workforce. However, they have always been essential even before the COVID-19 crisis.

“Dressed” As Doctor, Christ The Redeemer Pays Tribute to Healthcare Workers On Easter

"Dressed" as a Doctor, Brazil's Christ The Redeemer Pays Tribute to Healthcare Workers

Apr 14, 2020 01:50 PM EDT By Amy Santiago

As a tribute to doctors and nurses battling the COVID-19 pandemic, Rio de Janeiro illuminated the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue on Sunday in an Easter service.