COVID-19 NEWS
Updated COVID-19 Boosters Available
Individuals aged 12 years and older who completed a COVID-19 vaccine primary series or received a booster dose at least 2 months ago can now receive an updated COVID-19 booster dose.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Immunocompromised People
CDC now recommends that people whose immune systems are compromised moderately to severely should receive an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine after the initial 2 doses. Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic.
Find Help with Rent & Utilities
The CDC signed an Eviction Moratorium through October 3, 2021 for counties experiencing substantial and high levels of community transmission of COVID-19. Renters and landlords can apply for money from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program to get help with past-due rent and utility bills that will need to be paid when the moratorium expires.
Updated Mask Guidance
The CDC has updated their mask guidance for fully vaccinated people given new evidence on the Delta variant currently circulating in the United States. To maximize protection from the Delta variant and prevent possibly spreading it to others, CDC recommends everyone wear a mask indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission, regardless of vaccination status.
COVID-19 Testing & Coverage
Testing is an important way to help control the spread of COVID-19. Early detection through a positive test can identify people who need care so they can get treatment and don’t pass the virus on to others. This resource from ACL provides an overview of COVID-19 testing, including when you should get tested, where tests are available, and who pays.