Harris County Launches Online Screening Tool to Streamline COVID-19 Testing, Two Additional Testing Sites for Residents
Residents Experiencing Symptoms Can Self-Assess Online to Schedule an Appointment
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Dr. Umair Shah, Executive Director of Harris County Public Health, City of Houston partners on Monday announced an online COVID-19 assessment tool for residents who believe they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever or dry cough. The online screening tool is available now at ReadyHarris.org.
The sites will only test people pre-identified as high-risk through a two-step screening process. The initial screening will be online with only those meeting certain risk criteria moving on to a phone-based screening with a medical professional. Only after the phone screening will qualified residents be directed to a testing site.
Anyone requiring technical assistance or translations services is encouraged to call the Harris County Public Health call bank, which is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 832-927-7575.
Residents are urged not to show up at a testing site without an appointment as they will not be seen, and this slows the process for others. Anyone experiencing a life-threatening emergency should call 911.
“We received supplies from the federal government to scale up our testing sites, and we are now open for business for the community at large,” Judge Hidalgo said. “Testing is a critical tool in helping us manage the spread, but it’s not treatment. We still don’t have a treatment for this virus or a vaccine. That’s why our best tool is to practice social distancing and stay at home.”
“This screening tool allows our region to self-assess. We know there are a lot of concerns in our community, with people worrying if symptoms require evaluation or testing,” Dr. Shah said. “The vast majority of people who complete this screening will be reassured that they don’t need testing or evaluation at this time.”
About half of all Harris County cases are related to community spread, Dr. Shah said.
Residents can go to ReadyHarris.org to begin the screening process. The online screening tool will be available in multiple languages starting tomorrow and will also be integrated with the City of Houston’s testing site in the coming days. High-risk symptomatic residents can be tested regardless of documentation status and there is no cost for testing. Each testing site will be capable of conducting 250 tests per day, per testing site. County testing sites have sufficient testing capacity for the next few days and County officials expect additional resources from the federal government in the coming days.
Visit www.readyharris.org for frequent updates. If you have a mental health condition or are experiencing stress or anxiety and need additional support, please contact: The Harris Center COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 833-251-7544 or Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Monday, March 30, 2020
Scholarship Graduating H.S. Seniors at U of H NSBE
To join NSBE https://nsbe.org https://nsbe.org
Pre-College Initiative Scholarship
Scholarship form must be filled out ACCURATELY and COMPLETELY to be considered for the UHNSBE scholarship. Please read the descriptions in entirety before submitting your application.
UHNSBE would like to recognize two outstanding High-School seniors. Applicants will be judged on a combination of leadership, academics and essays. The most well-rounded applicants will be awarded the scholarship. To win the scholarship you must be present at the banquet.
To apply, students must be:
- A high school senior
- From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, and/or Hispanic American
- Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a two year or four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university, and MUST SUBMIT proof of application.
Essay Responses
There are four essay topics below. You are to write essay responses for two of the four, which are to be kept between 300-450 words. Please attach your essay responses in the application link.
1. What are your goals for the next five years and what is your plan to succeed at these goals?
2. How have you impacted your community in STEM related programs?
3. How do you apply the NSBE mission statement to your everyday life? Give specific examples.
4. Explain the importance of your major in today’s society.
Scholarship Completion Check List
1. Proof of application to higher institution
2. Resume’ (Please include community service and leadership experience in resume’)
3. Essay Responses
4. Unofficial Transcript
To apply for the scholarship you have to be a paid NSBE member. Applications will be due
April 25th 11:59pm CST. For any questions contact Assad Soomro, vicechair@uhnsbe.org.
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It is a scholarship that UH NSBE is starting this year for graduating highschool seniors. Attached is the link to the Form! Thank you so much.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScR2Y9wCw5LzeZmemnosqUWcm3FFKi2tdobn8po576eEUv8_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Best,
Rabbiyah Baksh
UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON |'22
Chemical Engineering
National Society of Black Engineers
President | chair@uhnsbe.org
Keep up with UH NSBE | uhnsbe.org
Twitter: @UHNSBE | IG: @UH_NSBE | Facebook: UHNSBE | Snapchat: UHNSBE
Pre-College Initiative Scholarship
Scholarship form must be filled out ACCURATELY and COMPLETELY to be considered for the UHNSBE scholarship. Please read the descriptions in entirety before submitting your application.
UHNSBE would like to recognize two outstanding High-School seniors. Applicants will be judged on a combination of leadership, academics and essays. The most well-rounded applicants will be awarded the scholarship. To win the scholarship you must be present at the banquet.
To apply, students must be:
- A high school senior
- From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, and/or Hispanic American
- Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a two year or four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university, and MUST SUBMIT proof of application.
Essay Responses
There are four essay topics below. You are to write essay responses for two of the four, which are to be kept between 300-450 words. Please attach your essay responses in the application link.
1. What are your goals for the next five years and what is your plan to succeed at these goals?
2. How have you impacted your community in STEM related programs?
3. How do you apply the NSBE mission statement to your everyday life? Give specific examples.
4. Explain the importance of your major in today’s society.
Scholarship Completion Check List
1. Proof of application to higher institution
2. Resume’ (Please include community service and leadership experience in resume’)
3. Essay Responses
4. Unofficial Transcript
To apply for the scholarship you have to be a paid NSBE member. Applications will be due
April 25th 11:59pm CST. For any questions contact Assad Soomro, vicechair@uhnsbe.org.
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It is a scholarship that UH NSBE is starting this year for graduating highschool seniors. Attached is the link to the Form! Thank you so much.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScR2Y9wCw5LzeZmemnosqUWcm3FFKi2tdobn8po576eEUv8_Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Best,
Rabbiyah Baksh
UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON |'22
Chemical Engineering
National Society of Black Engineers
President | chair@uhnsbe.org
Keep up with UH NSBE | uhnsbe.org
Twitter: @UHNSBE | IG: @UH_NSBE | Facebook: UHNSBE | Snapchat: UHNSBE
Article on Self-Care during COVID-19
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/coronavirus-productivity_l_5e712a89c5b6eab7793de6c7 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/coronavirus-productivity_l_5e712a89c5b6eab7793de6c7
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Everything you need to know about Merit College Scholarships
Friday, March 27, 2020
Food for Youth - Houston Parks Dept Curbside Meal Distribution Program for Youth at 47 Community Centers
This link has the locations for the food distribution by Houston Parks Dept.
https://www.houstontx.gov/parks/pdfs/2020/HPARDCurbsideMealDistributionProgram.pdf
or cut and paste in your browser https://www.houstontx.gov/parks/pdfs/2020/HPARDCurbsideMealDistributionProgram.pdf
https://www.houstontx.gov/parks/pdfs/2020/HPARDCurbsideMealDistributionProgram.pdf
or cut and paste in your browser https://www.houstontx.gov/parks/pdfs/2020/HPARDCurbsideMealDistributionProgram.pdf
COVID-19 Online Screening
Harris County Launches Online Screening Tool to Streamline COVID-19 Testing, Two Additional Testing Sites for Residents
Residents Experiencing Symptoms Can Self-Assess Online to Schedule an Appointment
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Dr. Umair Shah, Executive Director of Harris County Public Health, City of Houston partners on Monday announced an online COVID-19 assessment tool for residents who believe they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever or dry cough. The online screening tool is available now at ReadyHarris.org.
The sites will only test people pre-identified as high-risk through a two-step screening process. The initial screening will be online with only those meeting certain risk criteria moving on to a phone-based screening with a medical professional. Only after the phone screening will qualified residents be directed to a testing site.
Anyone requiring technical assistance or translations services is encouraged to call the Harris County Public Health call bank, which is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 832-927-7575.
Residents are urged not to show up at a testing site without an appointment as they will not be seen, and this slows the process for others. Anyone experiencing a life-threatening emergency should call 911.
“We received supplies from the federal government to scale up our testing sites, and we are now open for business for the community at large,” Judge Hidalgo said. “Testing is a critical tool in helping us manage the spread, but it’s not treatment. We still don’t have a treatment for this virus or a vaccine. That’s why our best tool is to practice social distancing and stay at home.”
“This screening tool allows our region to self-assess. We know there are a lot of concerns in our community, with people worrying if symptoms require evaluation or testing,” Dr. Shah said. “The vast majority of people who complete this screening will be reassured that they don’t need testing or evaluation at this time.”
About half of all Harris County cases are related to community spread, Dr. Shah said.
Residents can go to ReadyHarris.org to begin the screening process. The online screening tool will be available in multiple languages starting tomorrow and will also be integrated with the City of Houston’s testing site in the coming days. High-risk symptomatic residents can be tested regardless of documentation status and there is no cost for testing. Each testing site will be capable of conducting 250 tests per day, per testing site. County testing sites have sufficient testing capacity for the next few days and County officials expect additional resources from the federal government in the coming days.
Visit www.readyharris.org for frequent updates. If you have a mental health condition or are experiencing stress or anxiety and need additional support, please contact: The Harris Center COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 833-251-7544 or Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
Residents Experiencing Symptoms Can Self-Assess Online to Schedule an Appointment
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Dr. Umair Shah, Executive Director of Harris County Public Health, City of Houston partners on Monday announced an online COVID-19 assessment tool for residents who believe they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms such as fever or dry cough. The online screening tool is available now at ReadyHarris.org.
The sites will only test people pre-identified as high-risk through a two-step screening process. The initial screening will be online with only those meeting certain risk criteria moving on to a phone-based screening with a medical professional. Only after the phone screening will qualified residents be directed to a testing site.
Anyone requiring technical assistance or translations services is encouraged to call the Harris County Public Health call bank, which is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., at 832-927-7575.
Residents are urged not to show up at a testing site without an appointment as they will not be seen, and this slows the process for others. Anyone experiencing a life-threatening emergency should call 911.
“We received supplies from the federal government to scale up our testing sites, and we are now open for business for the community at large,” Judge Hidalgo said. “Testing is a critical tool in helping us manage the spread, but it’s not treatment. We still don’t have a treatment for this virus or a vaccine. That’s why our best tool is to practice social distancing and stay at home.”
“This screening tool allows our region to self-assess. We know there are a lot of concerns in our community, with people worrying if symptoms require evaluation or testing,” Dr. Shah said. “The vast majority of people who complete this screening will be reassured that they don’t need testing or evaluation at this time.”
About half of all Harris County cases are related to community spread, Dr. Shah said.
Residents can go to ReadyHarris.org to begin the screening process. The online screening tool will be available in multiple languages starting tomorrow and will also be integrated with the City of Houston’s testing site in the coming days. High-risk symptomatic residents can be tested regardless of documentation status and there is no cost for testing. Each testing site will be capable of conducting 250 tests per day, per testing site. County testing sites have sufficient testing capacity for the next few days and County officials expect additional resources from the federal government in the coming days.
Visit www.readyharris.org for frequent updates. If you have a mental health condition or are experiencing stress or anxiety and need additional support, please contact: The Harris Center COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line: 833-251-7544 or Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
CENSUS - Everyone Needs to Complete It!
The Census 2020 mailings are addressed to “Resident” at the household address and do not include an individual’s name, only the 12-digit census ID code number linked to their address. If you do not know your census id code, click the link "If you do not have a Census ID, click here." In areas more likely to respond online, mailings contain information on how to respond online. Households in areas of the country that are less likely to respond via the internet will also receive a paper questionnaire in their first mailing, along with information on how to respond online. All non-responding households will receive a paper questionnaire after two more reminder mailings to list who is living and breathing there (including newborns) on CENSUS DAY April 1.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker thanks efamily member Gwendolyn McAfee for sharing!
Cut and paste link for more info: https://www.netflix.com/title/80202462 Several efamily members have commented to me how great this series is - my niece Gwendolyn McAfee suggested sharing with the efamily - hope you enjoy! https://www.netflix.com/title/80202462
Donna
Donna
Sunday, March 22, 2020
African Americans are at Greater Risk for Coronavirus
https://theundefeated.com/features/public-health-expert-says-african-americans-are-at-greater-risk-of-death-from-coronavirus/ Cut and Paste this link for the article. I wanted to know the author's background (see below) Testimony to Congress. 
Georges Benjamin is known as one of the nation’s most influential physician leaders because he speaks passionately and eloquently about the health issues having the most impact on our nation today. From his firsthand experience as a physician, he knows what happens when preventive care is not available and when the healthy choice is not the easy choice. As executive director of APHA since 2002, he is leading the Association’s push to make America the healthiest nation in one generation.
He came to APHA from his position as secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Benjamin became secretary of health in Maryland in April 1999, following four years as its deputy secretary for public health services. As secretary, Benjamin oversaw the expansion and improvement of the state’s Medicaid program.
Benjamin, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine and a fellow of the American College of Physicians, a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, a fellow emeritus of the American College of Emergency Physicians and an honorary fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health.
An established administrator, author and orator, Benjamin started his medical career in 1981 in Tacoma, Wash., where he managed a 72,000-patient visit ambulatory care service as chief of the Acute Illness Clinic at the Madigan Army Medical Center and was an attending physician within the Department of Emergency Medicine. A few years later, he moved to Washington, D.C., where he served as chief of emergency medicine at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. After leaving the Army, he chaired the Department of Community Health and Ambulatory Care at the District of Columbia General Hospital. He was promoted to acting commissioner for public health for the District of Columbia and later directed one of the busiest ambulance services in the nation as interim director of the Emergency Ambulance Bureau of the District of Columbia Fire Department.
At APHA, Benjamin also serves as publisher of the nonprofit's monthly publication, The Nation's Health, the association's official newspaper, and the American Journal of Public Health, the profession’s premier scientific publication. He is the author of more than 100 scientific articles and book chapters. His recent book The Quest for Health Reform: A Satirical History is an exposé of the nearly 100-year quest to ensure quality affordable health coverage for all through the use of political cartoons.
Benjamin is a member of the National Academy of Medicine (Formally the Institute of Medicine) of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine and also serves on the boards for many organizations including Research!America and the Reagan-Udall Foundation. In 2008, 2014 and 2016 he was named one of the top 25 minority executives in health care by Modern Healthcare Magazine, in addition to being voted among the 100 most influential people in health care from 2007-2017.
In April 2016, President Obama appointed Benjamin to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, a council that advises the president on how best to assure the security of the nation's critical infrastructure.
Georges Benjamin is known as one of the nation’s most influential physician leaders because he speaks passionately and eloquently about the health issues having the most impact on our nation today. From his firsthand experience as a physician, he knows what happens when preventive care is not available and when the healthy choice is not the easy choice. As executive director of APHA since 2002, he is leading the Association’s push to make America the healthiest nation in one generation.
He came to APHA from his position as secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Benjamin became secretary of health in Maryland in April 1999, following four years as its deputy secretary for public health services. As secretary, Benjamin oversaw the expansion and improvement of the state’s Medicaid program.
Benjamin, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology and the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine and a fellow of the American College of Physicians, a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, a fellow emeritus of the American College of Emergency Physicians and an honorary fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health.
An established administrator, author and orator, Benjamin started his medical career in 1981 in Tacoma, Wash., where he managed a 72,000-patient visit ambulatory care service as chief of the Acute Illness Clinic at the Madigan Army Medical Center and was an attending physician within the Department of Emergency Medicine. A few years later, he moved to Washington, D.C., where he served as chief of emergency medicine at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. After leaving the Army, he chaired the Department of Community Health and Ambulatory Care at the District of Columbia General Hospital. He was promoted to acting commissioner for public health for the District of Columbia and later directed one of the busiest ambulance services in the nation as interim director of the Emergency Ambulance Bureau of the District of Columbia Fire Department.
At APHA, Benjamin also serves as publisher of the nonprofit's monthly publication, The Nation's Health, the association's official newspaper, and the American Journal of Public Health, the profession’s premier scientific publication. He is the author of more than 100 scientific articles and book chapters. His recent book The Quest for Health Reform: A Satirical History is an exposé of the nearly 100-year quest to ensure quality affordable health coverage for all through the use of political cartoons.
Benjamin is a member of the National Academy of Medicine (Formally the Institute of Medicine) of the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine and also serves on the boards for many organizations including Research!America and the Reagan-Udall Foundation. In 2008, 2014 and 2016 he was named one of the top 25 minority executives in health care by Modern Healthcare Magazine, in addition to being voted among the 100 most influential people in health care from 2007-2017.
In April 2016, President Obama appointed Benjamin to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council, a council that advises the president on how best to assure the security of the nation's critical infrastructure.
Efamily Social Uplifting - Have a Zoom Party While on Instagram with DJ D-NICE on Instagram TODAY at 5pm CST 6 EST 3 PST
Last night I had a chance to party while social distancing and sharing on Zoom as we danced! Today the party starts again at 3pm Pacific Time - 5pm Houston time (CST) and 6pm Eastern - the DJ D-Nice has worked around the world and at the Kennedy Center, the Guggenheim, South Africa, all over the world, for the Obamas on numerous occasions, at the 2012 Inauguration Ball and much more..#clubquarantine
Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/dnice/?hl=en or just click on his photo at dnice =
100,000 people joined last night!
Vibe magazine https://www.vibe.com/2020/03/dj-d-nice-instagram-live-mix-party
With Permission from Zukerberg his party lasted 9 hours...LAST NIGHT GUESTS Included.. From Diddy to Hallie Berry to Joe Biden to Bernie Sanders to Michelle Obama to Dj Khalid to Janet Jackson and Rihanna, Dj D-Nice hosted a Saturday night Instagram live party ...
Google and read articles on CNN, USATODAY, and much more...
No live-and-in-person concerts? No problem.
DJ and rapper D-Nice went live from his Instagram account Saturday night for what he called #ClubQuarantine, a streaming event that drew famous viewers like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Rihanna, Will Smith, Diddy, Kelly Rowland, Usher and more.
Oprah tweeted that it was the “best party of 1 and 100K I’ve ever been to.”
D-Nice has been hosting Club Quarantine parties on his Instagram Live since Wednesday, but it hit a peak Saturday night, attracting entertainers, athletes and politicians to the account like Missy Elliott, Ellen DeGeneres, Mark Zuckerberg and Magic Johnson.
How to do it - you have to go to dnice on your instagram and you have to watch it on your phone - most people hook up their phone to speakers so they can hear it all over the house.. keep that phone plugged in so you don't run out of battery. If you have an apple computer you can text friends on your computer while listening to your phone (can't text and hear Instagram live). And if you have facetime or zoom on your computer you can share the experience with as many friends as you want and see them on camera. Very good for social distancing !!!
Let me know if you are tuning in! email me at donna.blackshear.reynolds@gmail.com If we're on at the same time I might be able to zoom you! download zoom on your computer! https://zoom.us/download Zoom is a great way to see friends and family (like facetime) and also share your desktop or have meetings and its free for the basic services.
Photo From the New York Times - google the article for more info..
ARTICLE FROM KENNEDY CENTER
those who are successful are rewarded with a title that can only be earned: legend. Derrick D-Nice Jones, with a multi-decade music career that has taken him from the Apollo to the Singapore, and seemingly everywhere in-between, can proudly say he earned it. To understand why D-Nice can be spotted spinning all over the globe you need to know where he beganthe Bronx. At just 16 years old, D-Nice was a founding member of the iconic 80s rap group, Boogie Down Productions. By 1990, he had a Billboard number one single off his self-produced debut album, Call Me D-Nice, but as the landscape of Hip-Hop, and New York itself, began to shift, D-Nice recognized the need to transcend. A proven talent behind the turntables, D-Nice sought a creative outlet in famed downtown clubs such as Lotus and Table 50. The venues where pioneering DJs, like Mark Ronson and Q-Tip, were blending old school tracks and dance classics with the latest rock soon became his home away from home, and it wasnt long before he was making a name for himself with a deejaying style that set him apart from all others. Suddenly, the MC from uptown was the hottest DJ downtownand around the world. From Oscar night galas to the SupeR&Bowl, or from Essence Fest to the legendary private parties thrown by Diddy, D-Nice could now be heard in places like Cannes, Singapore, South Africa, and Miami. Not one to rest on his laurels, D-Nice discovered he not only possessed an ear for a mix, but an eye for capturing stunning images as well. Strapped with a Leica camera, from his expanding collection, he began documenting his life and travels through the lens of his camera. A visit to D-Nice.com can yield a portrait of Dave Chappelle or John Legend, as easily as an artful street scene of Brooklyn. Music and photography became two expressions of the ever-expanding BrandNice. D-Nice moves seamlessly between gigs, whether he rocking the Apollo Theater Spring Gala with Stevie Wonder or shooting the campaign for Dave Chappelle's Netflix comedy special. Currently, a brand DJ for Hennessy, he also holds a DJ residency at Atlantic City Borgata Hotel Casino and had the distinct honor of spinning multiple times, at the request of President Barack Obama, including President Obama 2012 Inaugural Ball. Positive and always creative, the father of two continues to evolve his BrandNice agency into new territory.
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Instagram link https://www.instagram.com/dnice/?hl=en or just click on his photo at dnice =
100,000 people joined last night!
Vibe magazine https://www.vibe.com/2020/03/dj-d-nice-instagram-live-mix-party
With Permission from Zukerberg his party lasted 9 hours...LAST NIGHT GUESTS Included.. From Diddy to Hallie Berry to Joe Biden to Bernie Sanders to Michelle Obama to Dj Khalid to Janet Jackson and Rihanna, Dj D-Nice hosted a Saturday night Instagram live party ...
Google and read articles on CNN, USATODAY, and much more...
No live-and-in-person concerts? No problem.
DJ and rapper D-Nice went live from his Instagram account Saturday night for what he called #ClubQuarantine, a streaming event that drew famous viewers like Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Rihanna, Will Smith, Diddy, Kelly Rowland, Usher and more.
Oprah tweeted that it was the “best party of 1 and 100K I’ve ever been to.”
D-Nice has been hosting Club Quarantine parties on his Instagram Live since Wednesday, but it hit a peak Saturday night, attracting entertainers, athletes and politicians to the account like Missy Elliott, Ellen DeGeneres, Mark Zuckerberg and Magic Johnson.
How to do it - you have to go to dnice on your instagram and you have to watch it on your phone - most people hook up their phone to speakers so they can hear it all over the house.. keep that phone plugged in so you don't run out of battery. If you have an apple computer you can text friends on your computer while listening to your phone (can't text and hear Instagram live). And if you have facetime or zoom on your computer you can share the experience with as many friends as you want and see them on camera. Very good for social distancing !!!
Let me know if you are tuning in! email me at donna.blackshear.reynolds@gmail.com If we're on at the same time I might be able to zoom you! download zoom on your computer! https://zoom.us/download Zoom is a great way to see friends and family (like facetime) and also share your desktop or have meetings and its free for the basic services.
Photo From the New York Times - google the article for more info..
ARTICLE FROM KENNEDY CENTER
those who are successful are rewarded with a title that can only be earned: legend. Derrick D-Nice Jones, with a multi-decade music career that has taken him from the Apollo to the Singapore, and seemingly everywhere in-between, can proudly say he earned it. To understand why D-Nice can be spotted spinning all over the globe you need to know where he beganthe Bronx. At just 16 years old, D-Nice was a founding member of the iconic 80s rap group, Boogie Down Productions. By 1990, he had a Billboard number one single off his self-produced debut album, Call Me D-Nice, but as the landscape of Hip-Hop, and New York itself, began to shift, D-Nice recognized the need to transcend. A proven talent behind the turntables, D-Nice sought a creative outlet in famed downtown clubs such as Lotus and Table 50. The venues where pioneering DJs, like Mark Ronson and Q-Tip, were blending old school tracks and dance classics with the latest rock soon became his home away from home, and it wasnt long before he was making a name for himself with a deejaying style that set him apart from all others. Suddenly, the MC from uptown was the hottest DJ downtownand around the world. From Oscar night galas to the SupeR&Bowl, or from Essence Fest to the legendary private parties thrown by Diddy, D-Nice could now be heard in places like Cannes, Singapore, South Africa, and Miami. Not one to rest on his laurels, D-Nice discovered he not only possessed an ear for a mix, but an eye for capturing stunning images as well. Strapped with a Leica camera, from his expanding collection, he began documenting his life and travels through the lens of his camera. A visit to D-Nice.com can yield a portrait of Dave Chappelle or John Legend, as easily as an artful street scene of Brooklyn. Music and photography became two expressions of the ever-expanding BrandNice. D-Nice moves seamlessly between gigs, whether he rocking the Apollo Theater Spring Gala with Stevie Wonder or shooting the campaign for Dave Chappelle's Netflix comedy special. Currently, a brand DJ for Hennessy, he also holds a DJ residency at Atlantic City Borgata Hotel Casino and had the distinct honor of spinning multiple times, at the request of President Barack Obama, including President Obama 2012 Inaugural Ball. Positive and always creative, the father of two continues to evolve his BrandNice agency into new territory.
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AARP How to Boost Your Immune System and Fight the Virus
https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2020/boosting-immune-response.html?cmp=EMC-DSO-NLC-WBLTR---MCTRL-032020-F1-4447875&ET_CID=4447875&ET_RID=18800934&encparam=UGq1IAdAUnmJ3cd77RT%2b8dmAShNBgMJ4emY5Rqdgvse2rRc3MLAN%2bYroIVbWpgJn cut and paste into your browser important info cut and paste below from the website - more pictures and info at the link above
When it comes to fighting viruses, everyday precautions such as washing your hands often and avoiding sick people are key. But experts say that boosting your immune system may also give you an edge in staying healthy. Here are five smart steps to add to your to-do list now.
Stay active
Working out is a powerful way to boost your immune system, says Mark Moyad, M.D., M.P.H., Jenkins/Pokempner director of preventive and alternative medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center. It causes your body's antibodies and white blood cells to circulate more rapidly, which means they may be able to detect and zero in on bugs more quickly. Being active this way also lowers stress hormones, which reduces your chances of getting sick, Moyad adds.
Research suggests that exercise's effects may be directly relevant to virus fighting, too. According to a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, of 1,002 people surveyed, those who exercised at least five days a week had almost half the risk of coming down with a cold as those who were more sedentary. If they did get one, they reported less severe symptoms. There also may be a protective benefit from the sweat in your sweat session: Research has shown that simply raising your body temperature may help kill germs in their tracks.
The key to exercise, however, is to do it in moderation. “Like many other things, there's a sweet spot — doing too much can also put so much stress on your body, it depresses your immune system,” explains Moyad. He recommends 30 to 60 minutes of exercise (either vigorous or moderate) most days of the week.
For the latest coronavirus news and advice go to AARP.org/coronavirus.
a woman tosses a fresh healthy looking salad with lemon dressing at home in her kitchen
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Watch your diet
"Eighty percent of your immune system is in the gut, so when it's healthy, we tend to be able to fight off infections faster and better,” says Yufang Lin, M.D., of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. “When it's not, our immune system is weaker and more susceptible to fighting off infection.”
In general, Lin recommends that people focus on a Mediterranean style of eating, which means a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats, found in foods such as fatty fish, nuts and olive oil. “This eating pattern is high in nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc and other antioxidants shown to help reduce inflammation and fight infection,” she explains. Adults between the ages of 65 and 79 who followed a Mediterranean type of diet, along with taking a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement for a year, showed small increases in disease-fighting cells such as T cells, according to a 2018 study published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology.
It's also important to limit meat, especially processed and fried foods, all of which are more inflammatory, Lin adds. “Generally, I recommend a whole food diet,” she says. What's more, it's smart to include fermented foods, such as yogurt, sauerkraut, miso and kefir, in your daily diet. These help build up the good bacteria in your gut, which, in turn, supports a healthy gut and immune system, Lin explains.
More on Coronavirus
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Symptoms and treatment
Travel: what you should know
Stay on top of stress
There's a strong link between your immune health and your mental health. “When you're under chronic stress or anxiety, your body produces stress hormones that suppress your immune system,” Moyad says. Research done at Carnegie Mellon University has found that people who are stressed are more susceptible to developing the common cold.
In one study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 276 healthy adults were exposed to the cold virus, then monitored in quarantine for five days. Those who were stressed were more likely to produce cytokines, molecules that trigger inflammation, and were about twice as likely to get sick. In addition, people who are stressed are less likely to pay attention to other healthy habits, like eating right and getting enough sleep, which can affect immunity, Lin adds.
Although you can't avoid stress in your life, you can adopt strategies to help you manage it better. A 2012 study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, looked at adults 50 and older and found that those who either did a daily exercise routine or performed mindfulness meditation were less likely to get sick with a respiratory infection than subjects in a control group, and if they did get sick, they missed fewer days of work.
Get enough sleep
Z's are another natural immune system booster. “Your immune system is like your computer — it needs moments of rest so it doesn't become overheated,” Moyad explains. “Sleep reboots the system.”
When you're sleep-deprived, he adds, your body churns out stress hormones like cortisol to keep you awake and alert, which can suppress your immune system. People who got a full eight hours of shut-eye had higher levels of T cells than those who slept less, according to a 2019 study. Try to get at least seven hours of slumber a night, as a 2015 study, published in the journal Sleep, found that people who did so were four times less likely to come down with a cold than those who clocked less than six.
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Be strategic about supplements
There's no magic herb or vitamin you can pop to automatically prevent a cold, flu or other virus. But a 2017 review of 25 studies, published in the British Medical Journal, found that a moderate daily dose of vitamin D may offer protection if you're already low in the sunshine vitamin, points out Tod Cooperman, M.D., president and editor in chief of ConsumerLab.com.
The best way to find out if you're lacking in vitamin D is to get your blood levels tested; you should be between 20-39 ng/mL (nanograms per milliliter). If you're within that range, a daily supplement of about 600 to 800 IU is fine. If you're low, talk with your doctor about additional supplementation — up to 2,000 IU a day. Cooperman advises taking it with meals that contain fats or oils, to increase absorption.
The Cleveland Clinic’s Lin also recommends cooking with herbs such as garlic, ginger, rosemary, oregano and turmeric. All have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, she explains, and some, like garlic, have even been shown to be protective against colds. “When my patients ask me about taking supplements to enhance their immune system, I always go back to food, food, food,” she says. “Food is medicine."
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect current health guidelines related to social distancing.
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When it comes to fighting viruses, everyday precautions such as washing your hands often and avoiding sick people are key. But experts say that boosting your immune system may also give you an edge in staying healthy. Here are five smart steps to add to your to-do list now.
Stay active
Working out is a powerful way to boost your immune system, says Mark Moyad, M.D., M.P.H., Jenkins/Pokempner director of preventive and alternative medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center. It causes your body's antibodies and white blood cells to circulate more rapidly, which means they may be able to detect and zero in on bugs more quickly. Being active this way also lowers stress hormones, which reduces your chances of getting sick, Moyad adds.
Research suggests that exercise's effects may be directly relevant to virus fighting, too. According to a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, of 1,002 people surveyed, those who exercised at least five days a week had almost half the risk of coming down with a cold as those who were more sedentary. If they did get one, they reported less severe symptoms. There also may be a protective benefit from the sweat in your sweat session: Research has shown that simply raising your body temperature may help kill germs in their tracks.
The key to exercise, however, is to do it in moderation. “Like many other things, there's a sweet spot — doing too much can also put so much stress on your body, it depresses your immune system,” explains Moyad. He recommends 30 to 60 minutes of exercise (either vigorous or moderate) most days of the week.
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Watch your diet
"Eighty percent of your immune system is in the gut, so when it's healthy, we tend to be able to fight off infections faster and better,” says Yufang Lin, M.D., of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. “When it's not, our immune system is weaker and more susceptible to fighting off infection.”
In general, Lin recommends that people focus on a Mediterranean style of eating, which means a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats, found in foods such as fatty fish, nuts and olive oil. “This eating pattern is high in nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc and other antioxidants shown to help reduce inflammation and fight infection,” she explains. Adults between the ages of 65 and 79 who followed a Mediterranean type of diet, along with taking a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement for a year, showed small increases in disease-fighting cells such as T cells, according to a 2018 study published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology.
It's also important to limit meat, especially processed and fried foods, all of which are more inflammatory, Lin adds. “Generally, I recommend a whole food diet,” she says. What's more, it's smart to include fermented foods, such as yogurt, sauerkraut, miso and kefir, in your daily diet. These help build up the good bacteria in your gut, which, in turn, supports a healthy gut and immune system, Lin explains.
More on Coronavirus
Woman washing her soapy hands in a bathroom
JODI JACOBSON/GETTY IMAGES
The latest news
Symptoms and treatment
Travel: what you should know
Stay on top of stress
There's a strong link between your immune health and your mental health. “When you're under chronic stress or anxiety, your body produces stress hormones that suppress your immune system,” Moyad says. Research done at Carnegie Mellon University has found that people who are stressed are more susceptible to developing the common cold.
In one study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 276 healthy adults were exposed to the cold virus, then monitored in quarantine for five days. Those who were stressed were more likely to produce cytokines, molecules that trigger inflammation, and were about twice as likely to get sick. In addition, people who are stressed are less likely to pay attention to other healthy habits, like eating right and getting enough sleep, which can affect immunity, Lin adds.
Although you can't avoid stress in your life, you can adopt strategies to help you manage it better. A 2012 study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, looked at adults 50 and older and found that those who either did a daily exercise routine or performed mindfulness meditation were less likely to get sick with a respiratory infection than subjects in a control group, and if they did get sick, they missed fewer days of work.
Get enough sleep
Z's are another natural immune system booster. “Your immune system is like your computer — it needs moments of rest so it doesn't become overheated,” Moyad explains. “Sleep reboots the system.”
When you're sleep-deprived, he adds, your body churns out stress hormones like cortisol to keep you awake and alert, which can suppress your immune system. People who got a full eight hours of shut-eye had higher levels of T cells than those who slept less, according to a 2019 study. Try to get at least seven hours of slumber a night, as a 2015 study, published in the journal Sleep, found that people who did so were four times less likely to come down with a cold than those who clocked less than six.
woman chopping ginger on a cutting board with garlic and other ingredients around it
GETTY IMAGES
Be strategic about supplements
There's no magic herb or vitamin you can pop to automatically prevent a cold, flu or other virus. But a 2017 review of 25 studies, published in the British Medical Journal, found that a moderate daily dose of vitamin D may offer protection if you're already low in the sunshine vitamin, points out Tod Cooperman, M.D., president and editor in chief of ConsumerLab.com.
The best way to find out if you're lacking in vitamin D is to get your blood levels tested; you should be between 20-39 ng/mL (nanograms per milliliter). If you're within that range, a daily supplement of about 600 to 800 IU is fine. If you're low, talk with your doctor about additional supplementation — up to 2,000 IU a day. Cooperman advises taking it with meals that contain fats or oils, to increase absorption.
The Cleveland Clinic’s Lin also recommends cooking with herbs such as garlic, ginger, rosemary, oregano and turmeric. All have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, she explains, and some, like garlic, have even been shown to be protective against colds. “When my patients ask me about taking supplements to enhance their immune system, I always go back to food, food, food,” she says. “Food is medicine."
Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect current health guidelines related to social distancing.
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Inflammation's role in chronic disease
Superfoods that can boost your immune response
How you can reduce your risk of catching a ‘superbug'
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Rodeo Ticket Refund - thanks Janice Weaver for sharing!
RODEO TICKET REFUND
We have received the following information about the ticket refund process:
The Process
Everyone who purchased Half-Price Carnival Ticket Packs will have the option to roll their remaining tickets to be used at the 2021 Carnival or get a refund for unused ride and game tickets. Regardless if they choose rollover or refund, everyone must upload their ticket packs to the Rodeo Carnival App.
All customers that have registered an account in the Rodeo Carnival app will receive a push notification (text message) informing you to open the Rodeo Carnival app and, if prompted to do so, install an update that will enable you to rollover or request your refund. The Rodeo Carnival app will walk you through the Rollover or Refund Process. We have made this process as simple as possible. If you choose to rollover you will immediately receive a card in your account that contains your bonus tickets which represents 20% of your remaining half-price tickets.
Once you upload the Ticket Packs to the app, it may take a few days before you receive the push notification to choose your option of Rollover or Refund. This is due to the approval process for changes made to the App through the App Stores. You will receive notification once it is approved.
If someone purchased full-price carnival tickets and is requesting a refund, they must e-mail:info@rcsfun.com or call 602.935.4060. These are the tickets and packs bought on-site at the Carnival.
Timeline
To ensure we get everyone's request processed quickly, we are asking for all Half-Price Carnival Packs to be uploaded and the decision to roll-over or refund be made by Friday, April 3, 2020.
Rollover Half-Price Carnival Packs
You will receive a push notification via text message notifying you to open the Rodeo Carnival app and if prompted to get the latest update. The updated app will offer the ability to rollover your half-price tickets. To thank those customers who roll over to 2021, they will receive 120% of their remaining tickets per pack. A card will automatically appear in your account. If someone had 100 tickets remaining, they will see 120 next year when they come to the Carnival.
Refund Half-Price Carnival Packs
For those seeking a refund on unused half-priced ride and game tickets, you will need to make sure you have registered their Carnival Packs in the Rodeo Carnival App. Within the next few days you will receive a push notification, via text message, notifying you to open the Rodeo Carnival app. If you have not already installed the latest version of the app, you will be prompted to update. The updated app will offer you the ability to request a refund for your unused tickets. Once the request for refund has been processed, all half-price tickets and coupons will automatically be removed from your account. Once our offices are re-opened, we will begin processing all requests. Checks will be mailed as soon as possible.
Food Cards
All Food Cards purchased for 2020 will rollover and be valid for the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
If you purchased a Food Card online and have not picked it up, it will be available at Will Call in 2021.
Grounds Admission Tickets
Grounds Admission Tickets can be rolled over and used for the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. For anyone who does not want to rollover Grounds Admission Tickets to the 2021 Show, they can come to the Rodeo offices and apply for the refund once we re-open. Grounds Admission Tickets must be presented and scanned for use to apply for refund.
Grounds Season Pass
Grounds Season Passes can be rolled over and used for the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. For anyone who does not want to rollover their Grounds SeasonPass to the 2021 Show can come to the Rodeo offices and apply for the refund once we re-open. Refunds on Grounds Season Passes will be pro-rated based on usage.
If you used your pass three or more times, there is no refund.
If you used your pass two or fewer times, you will receive a pro-rated refund.
If you purchased a Season Pass online and have not picked it up, it will be available at Will Call in 2021.
We ask that our customers be patient with us as we, like everyone else, are working through unprecedented times. Everyone who wants their money refunded will get that money refunded. We just ask for patience with the process.
For anyone who absolutely refuses to upload the tickets to the App can come to the Rodeo offices and apply for the refund once we re-open. We will be announcing hours specifically to handle Half-Price Carnival Ticket Sales issues at some point in April. All timelines will be fluid based on mandates from local authorities and best practices. Our number one concern is the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and customers.
For further information, please e-mail CTSCstatus@rodeohouston.com
We have received the following information about the ticket refund process:
The Process
Everyone who purchased Half-Price Carnival Ticket Packs will have the option to roll their remaining tickets to be used at the 2021 Carnival or get a refund for unused ride and game tickets. Regardless if they choose rollover or refund, everyone must upload their ticket packs to the Rodeo Carnival App.
All customers that have registered an account in the Rodeo Carnival app will receive a push notification (text message) informing you to open the Rodeo Carnival app and, if prompted to do so, install an update that will enable you to rollover or request your refund. The Rodeo Carnival app will walk you through the Rollover or Refund Process. We have made this process as simple as possible. If you choose to rollover you will immediately receive a card in your account that contains your bonus tickets which represents 20% of your remaining half-price tickets.
Once you upload the Ticket Packs to the app, it may take a few days before you receive the push notification to choose your option of Rollover or Refund. This is due to the approval process for changes made to the App through the App Stores. You will receive notification once it is approved.
If someone purchased full-price carnival tickets and is requesting a refund, they must e-mail:info@rcsfun.com or call 602.935.4060. These are the tickets and packs bought on-site at the Carnival.
Timeline
To ensure we get everyone's request processed quickly, we are asking for all Half-Price Carnival Packs to be uploaded and the decision to roll-over or refund be made by Friday, April 3, 2020.
Rollover Half-Price Carnival Packs
You will receive a push notification via text message notifying you to open the Rodeo Carnival app and if prompted to get the latest update. The updated app will offer the ability to rollover your half-price tickets. To thank those customers who roll over to 2021, they will receive 120% of their remaining tickets per pack. A card will automatically appear in your account. If someone had 100 tickets remaining, they will see 120 next year when they come to the Carnival.
Refund Half-Price Carnival Packs
For those seeking a refund on unused half-priced ride and game tickets, you will need to make sure you have registered their Carnival Packs in the Rodeo Carnival App. Within the next few days you will receive a push notification, via text message, notifying you to open the Rodeo Carnival app. If you have not already installed the latest version of the app, you will be prompted to update. The updated app will offer you the ability to request a refund for your unused tickets. Once the request for refund has been processed, all half-price tickets and coupons will automatically be removed from your account. Once our offices are re-opened, we will begin processing all requests. Checks will be mailed as soon as possible.
Food Cards
All Food Cards purchased for 2020 will rollover and be valid for the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
If you purchased a Food Card online and have not picked it up, it will be available at Will Call in 2021.
Grounds Admission Tickets
Grounds Admission Tickets can be rolled over and used for the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. For anyone who does not want to rollover Grounds Admission Tickets to the 2021 Show, they can come to the Rodeo offices and apply for the refund once we re-open. Grounds Admission Tickets must be presented and scanned for use to apply for refund.
Grounds Season Pass
Grounds Season Passes can be rolled over and used for the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. For anyone who does not want to rollover their Grounds SeasonPass to the 2021 Show can come to the Rodeo offices and apply for the refund once we re-open. Refunds on Grounds Season Passes will be pro-rated based on usage.
If you used your pass three or more times, there is no refund.
If you used your pass two or fewer times, you will receive a pro-rated refund.
If you purchased a Season Pass online and have not picked it up, it will be available at Will Call in 2021.
We ask that our customers be patient with us as we, like everyone else, are working through unprecedented times. Everyone who wants their money refunded will get that money refunded. We just ask for patience with the process.
For anyone who absolutely refuses to upload the tickets to the App can come to the Rodeo offices and apply for the refund once we re-open. We will be announcing hours specifically to handle Half-Price Carnival Ticket Sales issues at some point in April. All timelines will be fluid based on mandates from local authorities and best practices. Our number one concern is the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and customers.
For further information, please e-mail CTSCstatus@rodeohouston.com
Emergency Warning Signs of COVID-19
View this email with pictures in your browser at https://mailchi.mp/1595fe63c07f/z8aci6j2tx-1333721?e=2faedcfefc Thanks Janice Weaver for sharing!
If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
Good all Happy Sunday!
I hope that you are being obedient and not congregating with no more than groups of 10.
Please be safe!
FYI
Janice Weaver
One Body Networking
1 in 3 Million Chosen By God
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Crisis Chaplaincy of America
To: "jasengatravel@swbell.net"
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2020, 03:29:01 PM CDT
Subject: CDC Information Regarding COVID-19
Crisis Chaplaincy of Texas
View this email in your browser
If you are a Death Notice Chaplain, please contact Chaplain Vera Adams regarding your participation at this time at either:
veraadams2010@gmail.com or vera.adams@sheriff.hctx.net.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.cdc.gov
(Information direct from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website for Chaplains)
Take steps to protect yourself
Illustration: washing hands with soap and water
Clean your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Illustration: Woman quarantined to her home
Avoid close contact
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Take steps to protect others
man in bed
Stay home if you’re sick
Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.
woman covering their mouth when coughing
Cover coughs and sneezes
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
Throw used tissues in the trash.
Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
man wearing a mask
Wear a facemask if you are sick
If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick.
If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.
cleaning a counter
Clean and disinfect
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
To disinfect:
Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. Use disinfectants appropriate for the surface.
Options include:
Diluting your household bleach.
To make a bleach solution, mix:
5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water
OR
4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.
Alcohol solutions.
Ensure solution has at least 70% alcohol.
Other common EPA-registered household disinfectants.
Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens pdf icon[7 pages]external icon claims are expected to be effective against COVID-19 based on data for harder to kill viruses. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products (e.g., concentration, application method and contact time, etc.).
SYMPTOMS
Call your doctor: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice.
Watch for symptoms
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.*
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
*This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses.
If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
Good all Happy Sunday!
I hope that you are being obedient and not congregating with no more than groups of 10.
Please be safe!
FYI
Janice Weaver
One Body Networking
1 in 3 Million Chosen By God
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Crisis Chaplaincy of America
To: "jasengatravel@swbell.net"
Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2020, 03:29:01 PM CDT
Subject: CDC Information Regarding COVID-19
Crisis Chaplaincy of Texas
View this email in your browser
If you are a Death Notice Chaplain, please contact Chaplain Vera Adams regarding your participation at this time at either:
veraadams2010@gmail.com or vera.adams@sheriff.hctx.net.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.cdc.gov
(Information direct from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website for Chaplains)
Take steps to protect yourself
Illustration: washing hands with soap and water
Clean your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Illustration: Woman quarantined to her home
Avoid close contact
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Take steps to protect others
man in bed
Stay home if you’re sick
Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.
woman covering their mouth when coughing
Cover coughs and sneezes
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
Throw used tissues in the trash.
Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
man wearing a mask
Wear a facemask if you are sick
If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick.
If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.
cleaning a counter
Clean and disinfect
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
To disinfect:
Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. Use disinfectants appropriate for the surface.
Options include:
Diluting your household bleach.
To make a bleach solution, mix:
5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water
OR
4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.
Alcohol solutions.
Ensure solution has at least 70% alcohol.
Other common EPA-registered household disinfectants.
Products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens pdf icon[7 pages]external icon claims are expected to be effective against COVID-19 based on data for harder to kill viruses. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for all cleaning and disinfection products (e.g., concentration, application method and contact time, etc.).
SYMPTOMS
Call your doctor: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice.
Watch for symptoms
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.*
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
*This is based on what has been seen previously as the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses.
Congressman Al Green Forum to Hear from You
https://act.myngp.com/Forms/7044368147987238144?midqs=Mab4MxbwLCE9MigE9QClWA== PASTE THE LINK IN YOUR BROWSER TO COMMENT TO Congressman AL GREEN. You can contact ANY Congressperson at the following link: SENATORS - https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
Representatives - https://www.house.gov/representatives Governors any state - https://www.usa.gov/state-governor Mayors of any city - https://www.usmayors.org/mayors/ County or any local official nationwide - https://www.usa.gov/local-governments
Note: this is a campaign website, however it is a direct line for you to give your thoughts directly to the Congressman where he is collecting word from the community specifically re the COVID-19.
Thanks Janice Weaver for sharing!
THIS EMAIL BELOW IS FROM AL GREEN TO CONSTITUENTS
Alvin,
I know we are living through uncertain times. There are now at least 160 positive cases of COVID-19 in my home state of Texas, 3 people have died, and Governor Abbott has activated the Texas National Guard to help handle this developing crisis.
I have heard from folks who are worried about passing the virus on to vulnerable friends and family members. I have heard from parents struggling to find childcare, suddenly-unemployed workers wondering how they’re going to pay for rent and groceries, and people experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to go.
I want to hear how COVID-19 is affecting you, your family, and your community, and what you need right now from your elected leaders. So I’ve opened a community forum where you can send me your thoughts and concerns regarding this public health emergency.
SUBMIT A COMMENT ⇨
I have been working around the clock in Congress to pass bipartisan solutions to slow the spread of this virus and alleviate the burdens it has brought.
Last Wednesday, we passed an $8.3 billion emergency bill to fund vaccine research and support state and local agencies fighting this virus on the front lines. Then, on Friday, we passed a second relief package which includes paid leave, expanded food assistance, extended unemployment insurance, and free coverage for COVID-19 testing.
I understand that despite these steps we’ve taken, you may still be experiencing anxiety around the spread of COVID-19 and the effect it will have on our communities and our country. I hope you will take a moment to share your concerns with me, so that I can continue to bring your voice to the table as we work to protect the health and safety of all Americans.
SUBMIT A COMMENT ⇨
Thank you for sharing your voice. I will be in touch soon.
-- Congressman Al Green
P.S.For the most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the CDC’s website here. In the meantime, you can help flatten the curve by washing your hands frequently and practicing social distancing. I will continue to be in touch as the situation changes.
Congressman Al Green has served the people of Texas' 9th district for 15 years. He is a progressive leader in Washington and was the first Member of Congress to introduce articles of impeachment against President Trump on the House floor.
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Note: this is a campaign website, however it is a direct line for you to give your thoughts directly to the Congressman where he is collecting word from the community specifically re the COVID-19.
Thanks Janice Weaver for sharing!
THIS EMAIL BELOW IS FROM AL GREEN TO CONSTITUENTS
I know we are living through uncertain times. There are now at least 160 positive cases of COVID-19 in my home state of Texas, 3 people have died, and Governor Abbott has activated the Texas National Guard to help handle this developing crisis.
I have heard from folks who are worried about passing the virus on to vulnerable friends and family members. I have heard from parents struggling to find childcare, suddenly-unemployed workers wondering how they’re going to pay for rent and groceries, and people experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to go.
I want to hear how COVID-19 is affecting you, your family, and your community, and what you need right now from your elected leaders. So I’ve opened a community forum where you can send me your thoughts and concerns regarding this public health emergency.
SUBMIT A COMMENT ⇨
I have been working around the clock in Congress to pass bipartisan solutions to slow the spread of this virus and alleviate the burdens it has brought.
Last Wednesday, we passed an $8.3 billion emergency bill to fund vaccine research and support state and local agencies fighting this virus on the front lines. Then, on Friday, we passed a second relief package which includes paid leave, expanded food assistance, extended unemployment insurance, and free coverage for COVID-19 testing.
I understand that despite these steps we’ve taken, you may still be experiencing anxiety around the spread of COVID-19 and the effect it will have on our communities and our country. I hope you will take a moment to share your concerns with me, so that I can continue to bring your voice to the table as we work to protect the health and safety of all Americans.
SUBMIT A COMMENT ⇨
Thank you for sharing your voice. I will be in touch soon.
-- Congressman Al Green
P.S.For the most up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the CDC’s website here. In the meantime, you can help flatten the curve by washing your hands frequently and practicing social distancing. I will continue to be in touch as the situation changes.
Congressman Al Green has served the people of Texas' 9th district for 15 years. He is a progressive leader in Washington and was the first Member of Congress to introduce articles of impeachment against President Trump on the House floor.
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Houston Health Dept Describes Houston Cases as of March 18
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 03/18/2020
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Houston Health Department announces five new COVID-19 cases
HOUSTON - The Houston Health Department announced five new positive coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID -19) cases on Wednesday, bringing the city’s total to 10.
The cases are:
Male | Age 50-60 | No known travel | Hospitalized
Male | Age 70-80 | Travel to New York | Home Recovering
Male | Age 50-60 | Travel to Spain | Home Recovering
Female | Age 20-30 | Travel to Mexico | Hospitalized
Male | Age 60-70 | No known travel | Hospitalized
Positives COVID-19 test results from the department’s laboratory no longer require confirmation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The department will now use the phrase “positive COVID-19 case.”
Investigations conducted by the department will identify potential contacts exposed to the virus. The department will provide close contacts guidance about the virus and monitor them for the development of symptoms.
While COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus, daily precautions recommended to prevent respiratory illnesses are the same:
Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when you can't wash your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue away. If you don’t have a tissue, use the elbow of your sleeve.
Don’t use your hands to cover coughs and sneezes.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick and keep children home when they are sick.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Get a flu shot. (Although the flu shot does not protect against COVID-19, it is flu season.)
People who recently returned from geographic areas with COVID 19 need to monitor for fever, cough and difficulty breathing for at least 14 days and seek medical care right away if they develop symptoms. Before going to a doctor’s office or emergency room, symptomatic people must call ahead to inform healthcare professionals about their recent travel and symptoms.
Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through:
Respiratory droplets released into the air by coughing and sneezing.
Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands.
Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands.
Privacy protection laws only permit the release of limited patient information. The health department is unable to release any additional patient information.
Houstonians may visit HoustonEmergency.org for updated information about local risk, routine protective actions, frequently asked questions, communication resources, rumor control, emergency preparedness tips and more.
Media Contact:
Porfirio Villarreal
Office: 832-393-5041
Mobile: 713-826-5695
Porfirio.Villarreal@houstontx.gov
Scott Packard
Office: 832-393-5045
Mobile: 281-254-6403
Scott.Packard@houstontx.gov
Date: 03/18/2020
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Houston Health Department announces five new COVID-19 cases
HOUSTON - The Houston Health Department announced five new positive coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID -19) cases on Wednesday, bringing the city’s total to 10.
The cases are:
Male | Age 50-60 | No known travel | Hospitalized
Male | Age 70-80 | Travel to New York | Home Recovering
Male | Age 50-60 | Travel to Spain | Home Recovering
Female | Age 20-30 | Travel to Mexico | Hospitalized
Male | Age 60-70 | No known travel | Hospitalized
Positives COVID-19 test results from the department’s laboratory no longer require confirmation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The department will now use the phrase “positive COVID-19 case.”
Investigations conducted by the department will identify potential contacts exposed to the virus. The department will provide close contacts guidance about the virus and monitor them for the development of symptoms.
While COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus, daily precautions recommended to prevent respiratory illnesses are the same:
Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when you can't wash your hands.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue away. If you don’t have a tissue, use the elbow of your sleeve.
Don’t use your hands to cover coughs and sneezes.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick and keep children home when they are sick.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Get a flu shot. (Although the flu shot does not protect against COVID-19, it is flu season.)
People who recently returned from geographic areas with COVID 19 need to monitor for fever, cough and difficulty breathing for at least 14 days and seek medical care right away if they develop symptoms. Before going to a doctor’s office or emergency room, symptomatic people must call ahead to inform healthcare professionals about their recent travel and symptoms.
Human coronaviruses most commonly spread from an infected person to others through:
Respiratory droplets released into the air by coughing and sneezing.
Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands.
Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands.
Privacy protection laws only permit the release of limited patient information. The health department is unable to release any additional patient information.
Houstonians may visit HoustonEmergency.org for updated information about local risk, routine protective actions, frequently asked questions, communication resources, rumor control, emergency preparedness tips and more.
Media Contact:
Porfirio Villarreal
Office: 832-393-5041
Mobile: 713-826-5695
Porfirio.Villarreal@houstontx.gov
Scott Packard
Office: 832-393-5045
Mobile: 281-254-6403
Scott.Packard@houstontx.gov
Resources for COVID-19 Small Bus Loans, Food thanks Urban League/Janice Weaver for sharing!
SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
· The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s or territory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration.
· Any such Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance declaration issued by the SBA makes loans available to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations in designated areas of a state or territory to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
· SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance will coordinate with the state’s or territory’s Governor to submit the request for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance.
· Once a declaration is made for designated areas within a state, the information on the application process for Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance will be made available to all affected communities.
· These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere; businesses with credit available elsewhere are not eligible. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%.
· SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon each borrower’s ability to repay.
· SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans are just one piece of the expanded focus of the federal government’s coordinated response, and the SBA is strongly committed to providing the most effective and customer-focused response possible.
For additional information, please contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center. Call 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Additional Resources
Greater Houston Partnership: 5 issues to consider in your company's response to COVID-19
SBA: Webinars this week for Houston area businesses affected by COVID-19
OSHA: Guidance for preparing workplaces for COVID-19
US Chamber: Coronavirus workplace tips for employees
US Chamber: Resources to assist small businesses
US Chamber: Guidance for employers to plan and respond to coronavirus
Greater Houston Partnership: Teleworking tips and best practices for working remotely
World Health Organization: COVID-19 updates
We are encouraging everyone to follow the CDC guidelines for large events and mass gatherings. This morning the recommendations was to cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more, however the President has suggested avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people.
Mayor Turner has announced the cancellation of city sponsored, produced and permitted events through April 30, 2020.
Vote passed to continue the disaster resolution indefinitely.
Houston Public Libraries will remain closed.
Starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (4) drive-in testing stations will soft launch: 2 in the City of Houston (Butler Stadium and Delmar Stadium) and 2 in Harris County (Campbell Center and Berry Center). We are awaiting the PPE's (Personal Protective Equipment - HAZMAT) and swabs for the testing to arrive from the federal government.
Proclamations will be postponed until the end of April 2020.
Private testing will be available at Quest Labs and Lap Corp at $150.00 per test.
The Department of Public Works announced the COH water is safe. Public Works is advising residents to only flush toilet paper in small amounts at a time. Wipes and other objects should not be flushed down toilets.
Starting today restaurants closed their dine in options and continue their services via take out, delivery and drive through for the next 15 days. Bars and clubs must close.
All school districts have food distribution sites ck their websites for locations/times
Meal distribution sites are open to all families. Sites have been strategically located throughout the district to ensure all families have access. Specific dates and times are listed below. Distribution will take place outside in the parking lot. The program will continue to be evaluated throughout the week and extended, as needed.
All districts are continuing to monitor the situation and stay in close contact with health and education officials and will provide updates as necessary. Families are encouraged to bring their own bags, totes, or other storage when visiting meal distribution locations. For updates and information, please visit www.houstonisd.org/HealthAlerts
METRO UPDATES
METRO understands the critical role public transportation provides for the region and is continuing to expand its public service efforts to help safeguard against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Later this week (week of 3/16):
More buses will be put in service on heavily traveled local routes in order to lessen crowding Approximately 50 percent fewer seats will be available on buses There will be fewer available seats on light rail and METROLift as well
These additional safety measures are designed to encourage responsible social distancing on local bus routes, light rail, Park & Rides and METROLift.
Stay informed by subscribing to receive service alerts for the route(s) of your choice. We'll send real-time, personalized route information straight to your email for free. It takes just seconds to subscribe.
You can also monitor METRO's Facebook and Twitter feeds.
As always, METRO Customer Service can be reached at 713-635-4000.
Information has been updated on the www.ridemetro.org website. Please see below addressing "social distancing".
https://www.ridemetro.org/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
In addition to the steps above, the Authority will continue:
Putting an even greater emphasis on disinfecting surfaces frequently touched by the public during our daily bus and rail cleaning Displaying posters along the system reminding riders of public health officials' recommendations to stop the spread of germs Communicating safety messages on service alerts Remaining in close and continuous communication with local public health and emergency management officials to monitor developments Evaluating the threat of this virus and responding appropriately Providing service, and doing so safely Protecting the health and safety of patrons, employees and the community is METRO's number one priority.
News Releases
03/16/20- METRO Expands Public Safety Efforts, Adjusts Some Service, Encourages Social Distancing on System
03/06/20- METRO Steps Up Public Service Efforts, Cleaning to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 Take Care of Yourself While METRO uses an antibacterial disinfectant to clean vehicles and facilities, self-care is still the best protection. It is important that you rely on credible sources for information and follow the guidance of health officials who suggest the following:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds (If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol) Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with a regular household spray or wipes Practice social distancing - keep distance between yourself and others When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with tissue or your arm Avoid touching your eyes, nose & mouth with unwashed hands If you feel sick, stay home and contact your healthcare provider before returning to work If you travel internationally and you return home with symptoms of COVID-19, please check with your doctor
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline
If you have questions about coronavirus, please call the
COVID-19 hotline staffed by the
Houston Health Department...
Phone: 832-393-4220
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Additional Resources
National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Local (Harris County) Harris County Public Health Houston Health Department Local (outside Harris County) Brazoria County: Brazoria County Health Department Chambers County: Chambers County Public Health Department Fort Bend County: Fort Bend Health and Human Services Galveston County: Galveston County Health District Liberty County: Liberty County Indigent Health Montgomery County: Montgomery County Public Health District Waller County: Indigent Health Care
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Free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will broaden services to people of any age with chronic illnesses on Sunday, March 22, 2020.Thanks Pratt/Urban League
Houston's COVID-19 Site Broadens Testing to Symptomatic People with Chronic Illnesses
Houston’s first free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will broaden services to people of any age with chronic illnesses on Sunday, March 22, 2020.
People with chronic illnesses experiencing cough, difficulty breathing and fever, the common COVID-19 symptoms, can call the Houston Health Department’s COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get screened. They will receive a unique identification code and instructions on where to go for testing.
Examples of chronic illnesses include heart disease, asthma, chronic lung disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS. Transplant recipients, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women are also eligible for COVID-19 testing.
The site will only accept people with a unique identification code obtained through the screening process. People who show up without an identification code will not get tested.
Previously, only healthcare providers, first responders and people 65 and older with symptoms received COVID-19 testing at the site.
The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health and the local medical community plan to open three other testing sites in the coming days and announce an online and updated phone-based screening process. The drive-thru sites will augment testing by our local medical providers.
Dr. David Persse, local health authority for the Houston Health Department, recommends people with COVID-19 symptoms first check with their family doctor before seeking screening at a drive-thru site.
The public-private partnership offering the tests includes Texas Medical Center institutions Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann and CHI St Luke’s Health, and HCA Houston Healthcare.
The health departments are not identifying the testing sites to prevent people from showing up and being turned away because they did not complete the screening process. The health departments respectfully ask the news media not to report the locations.
Additionally, the health departments respectfully ask news media to refrain from showing close images of the centers when they are operational to protect patient privacy. Close images of people or vehicles may lead to individuals being identified and discourage other symptomatic people from participating, furthering COVID-19 spread in the community.
The testing site will continue operating until further notice.
“If you are a healthy person with mild symptoms and not seriously ill, please self-quarantine at home,” Persse said. “Most people infected with COVID-19 recover. It’s important we first focus our limited testing resources on the most vulnerable.”
Workers at the sites will only collect insurance information and not accept payment. The information obtained through testing, treatment or services will not be used against immigrants in their public charge evaluation.
The health departments reiterate the sites will only accept people with a unique identification code obtained through the screening process. People who show up to a site without an identification code will not get tested and may run the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19.
Stay Informed
For up-to-date information, visit www.HoustonEmergency.org/COVID19
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Houston, Texas 77002
713.393.8700
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Houston’s first free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site will broaden services to people of any age with chronic illnesses on Sunday, March 22, 2020.
People with chronic illnesses experiencing cough, difficulty breathing and fever, the common COVID-19 symptoms, can call the Houston Health Department’s COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to get screened. They will receive a unique identification code and instructions on where to go for testing.
Examples of chronic illnesses include heart disease, asthma, chronic lung disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS. Transplant recipients, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women are also eligible for COVID-19 testing.
The site will only accept people with a unique identification code obtained through the screening process. People who show up without an identification code will not get tested.
Previously, only healthcare providers, first responders and people 65 and older with symptoms received COVID-19 testing at the site.
The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health and the local medical community plan to open three other testing sites in the coming days and announce an online and updated phone-based screening process. The drive-thru sites will augment testing by our local medical providers.
Dr. David Persse, local health authority for the Houston Health Department, recommends people with COVID-19 symptoms first check with their family doctor before seeking screening at a drive-thru site.
The public-private partnership offering the tests includes Texas Medical Center institutions Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann and CHI St Luke’s Health, and HCA Houston Healthcare.
The health departments are not identifying the testing sites to prevent people from showing up and being turned away because they did not complete the screening process. The health departments respectfully ask the news media not to report the locations.
Additionally, the health departments respectfully ask news media to refrain from showing close images of the centers when they are operational to protect patient privacy. Close images of people or vehicles may lead to individuals being identified and discourage other symptomatic people from participating, furthering COVID-19 spread in the community.
The testing site will continue operating until further notice.
“If you are a healthy person with mild symptoms and not seriously ill, please self-quarantine at home,” Persse said. “Most people infected with COVID-19 recover. It’s important we first focus our limited testing resources on the most vulnerable.”
Workers at the sites will only collect insurance information and not accept payment. The information obtained through testing, treatment or services will not be used against immigrants in their public charge evaluation.
The health departments reiterate the sites will only accept people with a unique identification code obtained through the screening process. People who show up to a site without an identification code will not get tested and may run the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19.
Stay Informed
For up-to-date information, visit www.HoustonEmergency.org/COVID19
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Houston, Texas 77002
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Saturday, March 21, 2020
Online Academic Resource 6000 Ebooks and more!
Open-Access JSTOR Materials Accessible to the Public
The online academic resource has long had ebooks and journals available without the need for a login.
More details at http://www.universitytimes.ie/2020/03/jstor-makes-database-accessible-to-the-public/?fbclid=IwAR2yvV0-ziLSS3CJsuKcPVZ3yF56Smn4QD3rDBycJEF6BXUEAXGfaJX3y-k
The online academic resource has long had ebooks and journals available without the need for a login.
More details at http://www.universitytimes.ie/2020/03/jstor-makes-database-accessible-to-the-public/?fbclid=IwAR2yvV0-ziLSS3CJsuKcPVZ3yF56Smn4QD3rDBycJEF6BXUEAXGfaJX3y-k
Scholarships for Future Teachers https://houston.teach.org/
Afrocentric Homeschooling Materials
Go to this link for numerous sites on this topic:
https://a2zhomeschooling.com/religion/afrocentric-homeschooling-black-children/?fbclid=IwAR1_6LRP-bTgamuHyNJjo0RhS9Sb0DFVCl1z9ZX2YJYjuHs95MEoOMNU098 (Paste in your browser)
https://a2zhomeschooling.com/religion/afrocentric-homeschooling-black-children/?fbclid=IwAR1_6LRP-bTgamuHyNJjo0RhS9Sb0DFVCl1z9ZX2YJYjuHs95MEoOMNU098 (click here or copy/paste)
6 Easy Hacks to Improve your At-Home Work Space
Working from Home - CyberSecurity Info for Small Bus and Individuals
Note: Efamily member Sam Denard, MIT graduate and IT consultant does not work for this company. I am so grateful he is sharing this resource with the Efamily since many of us, including me are working from home!
Donna,
The link below opens to the SANS Security Awareness Work-from-Home Deployment Kit; you may find it useful. BTW, SANS is one of the premier software security training and certification organizations.
https://www.sans.org/security-awareness-training/sans-security-awareness-work-home-deployment-kit
Sam Denard
PS They offer some of the most respected training and certification in the industry. I mention this only to say that their materials of high quality.
Donna,
The link below opens to the SANS Security Awareness Work-from-Home Deployment Kit; you may find it useful. BTW, SANS is one of the premier software security training and certification organizations.
https://www.sans.org/security-awareness-training/sans-security-awareness-work-home-deployment-kit
Sam Denard
PS They offer some of the most respected training and certification in the industry. I mention this only to say that their materials of high quality.
COVID-19 Testing in Houston
ALERTHOUSTON
First Houston COVID-19 Testing Site Expands to Older Adults with Symptoms
The first free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Houston will expand services on Saturday, March 21, 2020, to symptomatic people age 65 and older.
People 65 and older with cough, difficulty breathing, and fever may call the Houston Health Department COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to be screened. People who meet the testing criteria will be provided a unique identification code and instructions on where to go for testing.
The site will only accept people with a unique identification code obtained through the screening process. People who show up without an identification code will not be tested.
The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health and the local medical community will open three other testing sites in the coming days and announce an online and updated phone-based screening process.
“The drive-thru sites will augment testing by our local medical providers,” said Dr. David Persse, local health authority for the Houston Health Department. “We recommend people with symptoms first seek COVID-19 testing from their family doctor before seeking screening for a drive-thru site.”
On Friday, 159 healthcare professionals and first responders experiencing symptoms received COVID-19 testing at the Houston site. The groups have the highest risk of exposure and potential to infect others.
The public-private partnership offering the tests includes Texas Medical Center institutions Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann and CHI St Luke’s Health, and HCA Houston Healthcare.
The health departments are not identifying the testing sites to prevent people from showing up and being turned away because they did not complete the screening process. The health departments respectfully ask the news media not to report the locations.
Additionally, the health departments respectfully ask news media to refrain from showing close images of the centers when they are operational to protect patient privacy. Close images of people or vehicles may lead to individuals being identified and discourage other symptomatic people from participating, furthering COVID-19 spread in the community.
The first testing site currently has the capacity to test approximately 150 people daily. The testing site will continue operating until further notice.
“If you are a healthy person with mild symptoms and not seriously ill, please self-quarantine at home,” Dr. Persse said. “Most people infected with COVID-19 recover. It’s important we first focus our limited testing resources on the most vulnerable.”
Workers at the sites will only collect insurance information and not accept payment. The information obtained through testing, treatment or services will not be used against immigrants in their public charge evaluation.
The health departments reiterate the sites will only accept people with a unique identification code obtained through the screening process. People who show up to a site without an identification code will not get tested and may run the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19.
Stay Informed
For up-to-date weather information, visit www.houstonemergency.org/COVID19.
First Houston COVID-19 Testing Site Expands to Older Adults with Symptoms
The first free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Houston will expand services on Saturday, March 21, 2020, to symptomatic people age 65 and older.
People 65 and older with cough, difficulty breathing, and fever may call the Houston Health Department COVID-19 call center at 832-393-4220 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to be screened. People who meet the testing criteria will be provided a unique identification code and instructions on where to go for testing.
The site will only accept people with a unique identification code obtained through the screening process. People who show up without an identification code will not be tested.
The Houston Health Department, Harris County Public Health and the local medical community will open three other testing sites in the coming days and announce an online and updated phone-based screening process.
“The drive-thru sites will augment testing by our local medical providers,” said Dr. David Persse, local health authority for the Houston Health Department. “We recommend people with symptoms first seek COVID-19 testing from their family doctor before seeking screening for a drive-thru site.”
On Friday, 159 healthcare professionals and first responders experiencing symptoms received COVID-19 testing at the Houston site. The groups have the highest risk of exposure and potential to infect others.
The public-private partnership offering the tests includes Texas Medical Center institutions Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann and CHI St Luke’s Health, and HCA Houston Healthcare.
The health departments are not identifying the testing sites to prevent people from showing up and being turned away because they did not complete the screening process. The health departments respectfully ask the news media not to report the locations.
Additionally, the health departments respectfully ask news media to refrain from showing close images of the centers when they are operational to protect patient privacy. Close images of people or vehicles may lead to individuals being identified and discourage other symptomatic people from participating, furthering COVID-19 spread in the community.
The first testing site currently has the capacity to test approximately 150 people daily. The testing site will continue operating until further notice.
“If you are a healthy person with mild symptoms and not seriously ill, please self-quarantine at home,” Dr. Persse said. “Most people infected with COVID-19 recover. It’s important we first focus our limited testing resources on the most vulnerable.”
Workers at the sites will only collect insurance information and not accept payment. The information obtained through testing, treatment or services will not be used against immigrants in their public charge evaluation.
The health departments reiterate the sites will only accept people with a unique identification code obtained through the screening process. People who show up to a site without an identification code will not get tested and may run the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19.
Stay Informed
For up-to-date weather information, visit www.houstonemergency.org/COVID19.
Petition to all VOTE BY MAIL IN TEXAS for MAY RUNOFF Election
We are encouraging the Governor to allow every registered voter to vote by mail in the run-off election on May 26. Click here to sign our petition or copy link into your browser. https://www.facebook.com/27921718997/posts/10159424446008998/?d=n&emci=3667a0b6-0f6a-ea11-a94c-00155d03b5dd&emdi=7afa2b7a-d06a-ea11-a94c-00155d03b5dd&ceid=6178018
Sunday, March 15, 2020
CDC Recommends Cancellation of Events for the next 8 weeks (With 50 or more participants)
Get Your Mass Gatherings or Large Community Events Ready
Interim Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Guidance as of 3/15/2020
Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. These events can be planned not only by organizations and communities but also by individuals.
Therefore, CDC, in accordance with its guidance for large events and mass gatherings, recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States.
Events of any size should only be continued if they can be carried out with adherence to guidelines for protecting vulnerable populations, hand hygiene, and social distancing. When feasible, organizers could modify events to be virtual.
This recommendation does not apply to the day to day operation of organizations such as schools, institutes of higher learning, or businessesThis recommendation is made in an attempt to reduce introduction of the virus into new communities and to slow the spread of infection in communities already affected by the virus. This recommendation is not intended to supersede the advice of local public health officials.
Interim Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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Guidance as of 3/15/2020
Large events and mass gatherings can contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States via travelers who attend these events and introduce the virus to new communities. Examples of large events and mass gatherings include conferences, festivals, parades, concerts, sporting events, weddings, and other types of assemblies. These events can be planned not only by organizations and communities but also by individuals.
Therefore, CDC, in accordance with its guidance for large events and mass gatherings, recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States.
Events of any size should only be continued if they can be carried out with adherence to guidelines for protecting vulnerable populations, hand hygiene, and social distancing. When feasible, organizers could modify events to be virtual.
This recommendation does not apply to the day to day operation of organizations such as schools, institutes of higher learning, or businessesThis recommendation is made in an attempt to reduce introduction of the virus into new communities and to slow the spread of infection in communities already affected by the virus. This recommendation is not intended to supersede the advice of local public health officials.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Health Museum Live Facebook Event to Answer Your Questions 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Saturday, March 14 12PM-1PM
Facebook Live
This event will now be hosted via LIVE STREAM ONLY.
In collaboration with UTMB, The Health Museum is proud to host an important community conversation about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). This is a special chance to get your questions answered by infectious disease medical professionals. Go beyond the fear and learn the scientific facts behind this outbreak. You’ll also gain resources to keep you and your loved ones safe. Our experts will share local and state preparedness plans as well as the process for developing vaccinations. Join us via livestream and learn how to keep you and our community healthy.''
https://www.thehealthmuseum.org/event/live-stream-update-coffee-conversation-your-questions-about-coronavirus-answered
COVID-19 Houston Local State of Disaster declared by Mayor Sylvester Turner - Rodeo Refunds
HOUSTON – Mayor Sylvester Turner today signed a proclamation declaring a Local State of Disaster Due to a Public Health Emergency to help contain and mitigate COVID-19 from spreading. As a result of the emergency order, the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo will wind down immediately and city-sponsored, produced and permitted events will be postponed or cancelled through the end of March. This action affects the Tour de Houston, CIP meetings and other events.
The action follows the identification of a positive COVID-19 case in a Montgomery County resident with no reported out-of-state travel and no identified contact with another person with COVID-19. It is an indication of community spread. Community spread occurs when a person contracts an illness from an unknown source.
Health officials believe the Montgomery County man who tested positive also attended the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest.
Mayor Turner and Houston-area health authorities determined immediate action was needed to protect the public’s health.
There are currently two positive cases of COVID-19 in the city of Houston.
“I have taken this step to contain and mitigate the virus. To this point, the cases in Houston, Harris County and Fort Bend County have all been linked to international travel,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “As we have indicated since we first starting monitoring COVID-19, we would act quickly and accordingly based on new information. The information about the possibility of community spread in the Houston-area is a gamechanger. We made a tough call, but it was the right call to protect the people of our city.”
The Houston Health Department announced today new recommendations to Houstonians aimed at reducing their risk of exposure to COVID-19. • People at higher risk of severe illness should stay home and away from large groups of people as much as possible, including public places with lots of people and large gatherings where there will be close contact with others. People at higher risk include: o People 60 and older o People with underlying health conditions including heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes o People who have weakened immune systems o People who are pregnant
• Workplaces should enact measures that allow people who can work from home to do so. Taking these measures can help reduce the number of workers who come into contact with the COVID-19 virus and help minimize absenteeism due to illness • If you can feasibly avoid bringing large groups of people together, consider postponing events and gatherings. • The Houston Health Department is not currently recommending closing schools. If a case of COVID-19 is diagnosed at a school, the health department will work with the school and the district to determine the best measures including potential closure of the school. • People who are sick need to stay home to prevent infecting others. • Avoid visiting hospitals, long term care facilities, or nursing homes to the extent possible. If you need to go, limit your time there and keep six feet away from patients. People with symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, must call a healthcare provider. People with symptoms should not go to the emergency room unless it’s a life-threatening emergency. Healthcare professionals will determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19.
Guidance for workplaces and businesses
Employers should take steps to make it more feasible for their employees to work in ways that minimize close contact with large numbers of people.
Employers should: • Maximize telecommuting options for as many employees as possible. • Urge employees to stay home when they are sick and maximize flexibility in sick leave benefits. • Consider staggering start and end times to reduce large numbers of people coming together at the same time
“The possibility of community spread of COVID-19 in the Houston area is a significant escalation of the situation and requires all of us to be more vigilant to help reduce our risk of exposure,” said Dr. David Persse, local health authority for the Houston Health Department. “We know our new recommendations will have a major impact on the lives of Houstonians, but we are making them in order to best protect our community.”
Most people with COVID-19 will feel like they have a bad cold or the flu. Some people will require hospitalization. People who are at most risk for severe illness are elderly or have other health conditions.
While COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus, daily precautions recommended to prevent respiratory illnesses are the same:
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when you can't wash your hands. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue away. If you don’t have a tissue, use the elbow of your sleeve. Don’t use your hands to cover coughs and sneezes.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Stay home when you are sick and keep children home when they are sick. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. • Get a flu shot. (Although the flu shot does not protect against COVID-19, it is flu season.)
Event and community gathering considerations
If you can feasibly avoid bringing large groups of people together, consider postponing events and gatherings.
If you can’t avoid bringing groups of people together: • Urge anyone who is sick to not attend. • Encourage those who are at higher risk for coronavirus to not attend. • Ensure an adequate supply of hand soap and disinfectants. • Consider providing hand sanitizing stations. • Boost the frequency of cleaning and restocking of soap and paper towels in restrooms • Increase the frequency of sanitizing common touchpoints Try to find ways to give people more physical space so that they aren’t in close contact as much as possible. • Encourage attendees to maintain good healthy habits, such as frequent hand washing.
“We’re basing the decision on the science, advice from medical experts and the facts presented. Let’s bear in mind, this is a new phenomenon. We are in new territory. Everyone is making the best judgments around the globe to keep people safe, while at the same time realizing the people still must work and take care of their families,” said the mayor.
Houstonians should visit HoustonEmergency.org for updated information about local risk, routine protective actions, frequently asked questions, communication resources, rumor control, emergency preparedness tips and more.
To stay updated on COVID19, please use the link below or contact the COVID-19 Call Center:
https://houstonemergency.org/covid19
COVID-19 Call Center
M-F: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
In the interest of public health, the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department have ordered the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ to close. The grounds will close at 4 p.m. The Rodeo will respectfully and dutifully comply with the City's order.
The Rodeo is deeply saddened; however, the safety and well-being of our guests and our community is our top priority. Out of precaution, the City has decided that this is the best course of action for our community.
A ticket refund process is still in the works and will be communicated once it is finalized.
For more information regarding this announcement, visit:
rodeohouston.com/2020
The action follows the identification of a positive COVID-19 case in a Montgomery County resident with no reported out-of-state travel and no identified contact with another person with COVID-19. It is an indication of community spread. Community spread occurs when a person contracts an illness from an unknown source.
Health officials believe the Montgomery County man who tested positive also attended the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest.
Mayor Turner and Houston-area health authorities determined immediate action was needed to protect the public’s health.
There are currently two positive cases of COVID-19 in the city of Houston.
“I have taken this step to contain and mitigate the virus. To this point, the cases in Houston, Harris County and Fort Bend County have all been linked to international travel,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “As we have indicated since we first starting monitoring COVID-19, we would act quickly and accordingly based on new information. The information about the possibility of community spread in the Houston-area is a gamechanger. We made a tough call, but it was the right call to protect the people of our city.”
The Houston Health Department announced today new recommendations to Houstonians aimed at reducing their risk of exposure to COVID-19. • People at higher risk of severe illness should stay home and away from large groups of people as much as possible, including public places with lots of people and large gatherings where there will be close contact with others. People at higher risk include: o People 60 and older o People with underlying health conditions including heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes o People who have weakened immune systems o People who are pregnant
• Workplaces should enact measures that allow people who can work from home to do so. Taking these measures can help reduce the number of workers who come into contact with the COVID-19 virus and help minimize absenteeism due to illness • If you can feasibly avoid bringing large groups of people together, consider postponing events and gatherings. • The Houston Health Department is not currently recommending closing schools. If a case of COVID-19 is diagnosed at a school, the health department will work with the school and the district to determine the best measures including potential closure of the school. • People who are sick need to stay home to prevent infecting others. • Avoid visiting hospitals, long term care facilities, or nursing homes to the extent possible. If you need to go, limit your time there and keep six feet away from patients. People with symptoms like cough, fever, or other respiratory problems, must call a healthcare provider. People with symptoms should not go to the emergency room unless it’s a life-threatening emergency. Healthcare professionals will determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19.
Guidance for workplaces and businesses
Employers should take steps to make it more feasible for their employees to work in ways that minimize close contact with large numbers of people.
Employers should: • Maximize telecommuting options for as many employees as possible. • Urge employees to stay home when they are sick and maximize flexibility in sick leave benefits. • Consider staggering start and end times to reduce large numbers of people coming together at the same time
“The possibility of community spread of COVID-19 in the Houston area is a significant escalation of the situation and requires all of us to be more vigilant to help reduce our risk of exposure,” said Dr. David Persse, local health authority for the Houston Health Department. “We know our new recommendations will have a major impact on the lives of Houstonians, but we are making them in order to best protect our community.”
Most people with COVID-19 will feel like they have a bad cold or the flu. Some people will require hospitalization. People who are at most risk for severe illness are elderly or have other health conditions.
While COVID-19 is a new respiratory virus, daily precautions recommended to prevent respiratory illnesses are the same:
• Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when you can't wash your hands. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and throw the tissue away. If you don’t have a tissue, use the elbow of your sleeve. Don’t use your hands to cover coughs and sneezes.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Stay home when you are sick and keep children home when they are sick. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. • Get a flu shot. (Although the flu shot does not protect against COVID-19, it is flu season.)
Event and community gathering considerations
If you can feasibly avoid bringing large groups of people together, consider postponing events and gatherings.
If you can’t avoid bringing groups of people together: • Urge anyone who is sick to not attend. • Encourage those who are at higher risk for coronavirus to not attend. • Ensure an adequate supply of hand soap and disinfectants. • Consider providing hand sanitizing stations. • Boost the frequency of cleaning and restocking of soap and paper towels in restrooms • Increase the frequency of sanitizing common touchpoints Try to find ways to give people more physical space so that they aren’t in close contact as much as possible. • Encourage attendees to maintain good healthy habits, such as frequent hand washing.
“We’re basing the decision on the science, advice from medical experts and the facts presented. Let’s bear in mind, this is a new phenomenon. We are in new territory. Everyone is making the best judgments around the globe to keep people safe, while at the same time realizing the people still must work and take care of their families,” said the mayor.
Houstonians should visit HoustonEmergency.org for updated information about local risk, routine protective actions, frequently asked questions, communication resources, rumor control, emergency preparedness tips and more.
To stay updated on COVID19, please use the link below or contact the COVID-19 Call Center:
https://houstonemergency.org/covid19
COVID-19 Call Center
M-F: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
In the interest of public health, the City of Houston and the Houston Health Department have ordered the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ to close. The grounds will close at 4 p.m. The Rodeo will respectfully and dutifully comply with the City's order.
The Rodeo is deeply saddened; however, the safety and well-being of our guests and our community is our top priority. Out of precaution, the City has decided that this is the best course of action for our community.
A ticket refund process is still in the works and will be communicated once it is finalized.
For more information regarding this announcement, visit:
rodeohouston.com/2020
Rodeo Carnival Refunds Kandayce Mayberry
Information Regarding Half Price Carnival Tickets Refunds
Supporters,
I hope this email reaches you all well and in good health!
By now you have likely heard that in the interest of public health, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was closed earlier this week. Since 1932, the "Rodeo" has been a fabric of this community. Having to close early was extremely difficult as guests, volunteers, exhibitors, rodeo athletes and entertainers look forward to the 20 days of the Rodeo each year.
I've received lots of inquiries about refunds for carnival tickets and the other products purchased. The Rodeo has come up with two possible options for refunds...
1. Unused Carnival Tickets, Half-Price Carnival Packs and Food Cards may be used during the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. No action required on your part with this option. Your tickets will remain on your account.
2. Unused Tickets and Half-Price Carnival Packs may be refunded. Additional information regarding Carnival Ticket, Half-Price Carnival Pack and Food Card refunds will be available next week.
For those of you who may be interested in supporting the vendors or making a
donation to the HLSR Educational Fund, you can find more information here.
At this point, this is all I have to share. I do encourage you to visit www.rodeohouston.com/2020 next week for more updates. I also ask for you to be patient. As I learn more, I will share more. This is unprecedented and as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo continues to work through all of this, more information will be forthcoming.
Finally...THANK YOU!!!! If purchased carnival, admission tickets, food cards, season passes, made donations or simply passed on the emails...I am truly appreciative. Most of you have been supporters since I joined the Carnival Tickets Sales Committee in 2005 and I do not take that lightly. I am grateful, thankful and truly blessed by all of you!
Take care, stay safe and wash your hands....
Kandyace E. Mayberry
HLSR Carnival Tickets Sales Committee
832.589.0829
Supporters,
I hope this email reaches you all well and in good health!
By now you have likely heard that in the interest of public health, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo was closed earlier this week. Since 1932, the "Rodeo" has been a fabric of this community. Having to close early was extremely difficult as guests, volunteers, exhibitors, rodeo athletes and entertainers look forward to the 20 days of the Rodeo each year.
I've received lots of inquiries about refunds for carnival tickets and the other products purchased. The Rodeo has come up with two possible options for refunds...
1. Unused Carnival Tickets, Half-Price Carnival Packs and Food Cards may be used during the 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. No action required on your part with this option. Your tickets will remain on your account.
2. Unused Tickets and Half-Price Carnival Packs may be refunded. Additional information regarding Carnival Ticket, Half-Price Carnival Pack and Food Card refunds will be available next week.
For those of you who may be interested in supporting the vendors or making a
donation to the HLSR Educational Fund, you can find more information here.
At this point, this is all I have to share. I do encourage you to visit www.rodeohouston.com/2020 next week for more updates. I also ask for you to be patient. As I learn more, I will share more. This is unprecedented and as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo continues to work through all of this, more information will be forthcoming.
Finally...THANK YOU!!!! If purchased carnival, admission tickets, food cards, season passes, made donations or simply passed on the emails...I am truly appreciative. Most of you have been supporters since I joined the Carnival Tickets Sales Committee in 2005 and I do not take that lightly. I am grateful, thankful and truly blessed by all of you!
Take care, stay safe and wash your hands....
Kandyace E. Mayberry
HLSR Carnival Tickets Sales Committee
832.589.0829
Thursday, March 12, 2020
$7500 Scholarships to Federal Worker's Children
Scholarships. cut and paste https://feea.org/our-programs/scholarships/
We are pleased to announce that, thanks to the generous support of the Bill Bransford Fund and the law firm Shaw Bransford & Roth, FEEA will begin awarding a new scholarship to first generation college students who are the children of eligible federal employees or are federal employees themselves.* The award will be $7,500, with the first one to be awarded with our 2020 scholarship competition.
Applicants will apply through FEEA’s common application available at feea.org/scholarships. FEEA uses a single application portal for the administration of our many scholarships. The application deadline for the current cycle is March 25, 2020.
The Bill Bransford fund was established to honor the memory of one of FEEA’s long time supporters and board members, Bill Bransford, an attorney and founder of the law firm Shaw Bransford & Roth. Bill was committed to fairness and respect of all federal employees and a champion of higher education.
* Applicants will denote their eligibility for this program by providing information on the highest level of education completed by their parents in the final section of the application.
Apply Now
Since 1986, FEEA has offered scholarships to more than 10,000 individuals, including providing nearly 200 scholarships to the children of federal civilian employees who died or were severely injured in the line of duty during the terrorist attacks on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, the Pentagon on 9-11, and the US Embassies and Consulates in Kenya, Tanzania, and Libya.
Collectively, our scholarship program to date totals over $14 million. FEEA champions the pursuit of higher education and each year supports over 200 students with merit-based scholarships.
The 2020 application deadline is Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 3:00pm EDT.
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Tacos Over Texas Fundraiser Shared by Efamily Member Allison Bell
On Sunday, April 5th, 2020, The Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund (TNLSF) will hold its third fundraising event, Tacos Over Texas, in collaboration with El Tiempo Cantina and The Original Ninfa's On Navigation. Chefs from around the country will share their skills through a friendly competition.
Mama Ninfa paved the way for the restaurant industry in Texas with her famous Tacos Al Carbon. The challenge for our Celebrity Chef's is to create a taco inspired by Mama Ninfa. We want to celebrate history and the transformation of Houston's passion for multicultural food, by each chef adding their own unique flavors to their sample taco, beer, wine and margaritas and live entertainment.
All proceeds benefit The Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund which helps give back to education in Houston.
Time: 1PM - 4PM
Location: The parking lot of The Original Ninfa’s Restaurant on Navigation located at 2704 Navigation Blvd Houston, TX 77003
Tickets: General Admission tickets are $40 (includes free tacos and two drinks)
Website: tacosovertexas.info
Allison E. Bell
Mama Ninfa paved the way for the restaurant industry in Texas with her famous Tacos Al Carbon. The challenge for our Celebrity Chef's is to create a taco inspired by Mama Ninfa. We want to celebrate history and the transformation of Houston's passion for multicultural food, by each chef adding their own unique flavors to their sample taco, beer, wine and margaritas and live entertainment.
All proceeds benefit The Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund which helps give back to education in Houston.
Time: 1PM - 4PM
Location: The parking lot of The Original Ninfa’s Restaurant on Navigation located at 2704 Navigation Blvd Houston, TX 77003
Tickets: General Admission tickets are $40 (includes free tacos and two drinks)
Website: tacosovertexas.info
Allison E. Bell
College & Catholic HS Scholarships $5000-$10000 Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund
Shared by an Efamily member Allison Bell --
I'm on the planning committee again this year for the Tacos Over Texas fundraiser for the Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund. They are giving scholarships in the amount of $5,000 to $10,000 to college students going to any accredited university and also to high school students going to a Catholic school. The application deadline is March 23rd. The website is tnlsfhouston.org. Please share this information with your efamily. Thanks!
Allison E. Bell
I'm on the planning committee again this year for the Tacos Over Texas fundraiser for the Ninfa Laurenzo Scholarship Fund. They are giving scholarships in the amount of $5,000 to $10,000 to college students going to any accredited university and also to high school students going to a Catholic school. The application deadline is March 23rd. The website is tnlsfhouston.org. Please share this information with your efamily. Thanks!
Allison E. Bell
Monday, March 9, 2020
Volunteer for the Mayor's Family Day in the Park
Good morning from Efamily member Janice Weaver who said, "can you believe it's been 13 years. WOW!"
Join Mayor Sylvester Turner for the 13th Annual Family Day in the Park
SATURDAY | APRIL 11, 2020| 2:00 - 6:00 PM SYLVESTER TURNER PARK | 2800 WEST LITTLE YORK
TO VOLUNTEER CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
https://x.gldn.io/HCfBmTpVr4
www.houstonspecialevents.org
Join Mayor Sylvester Turner for the 13th Annual Family Day in the Park
SATURDAY | APRIL 11, 2020| 2:00 - 6:00 PM SYLVESTER TURNER PARK | 2800 WEST LITTLE YORK
TO VOLUNTEER CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
https://x.gldn.io/HCfBmTpVr4
www.houstonspecialevents.org
Sunday, March 8, 2020
AKA College Admissions Program "CAP"
#CAP Program
The Mu Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha invites male and female high school students in grades 11-12 to apply for our signature youth enrichment program, #CAP℠, which is short for College Admissions Process.
CAP℠ is a FREE program, which is a step-by-step approach to completing college applications, preparing for the ACT and SAT, writing compelling personal statements, identifying scholarships and other financial aid, and compiling a portfolio to track college admissions results.
To apply for the #CAP Cycle 3 (2020-2021) program, please click the link to complete the online application and upload the following supporting documents:
Letter of recommendation from a counselor, teacher or school leader (optional)
Unofficial Transcript with Grade Point Average (if GPA is on a 6.0 scale, please include 4.0 scale GPA if applicable) or recent report card.
Students who are interested in participating in the program must also agree to the guidelines outlined in the:
Student Code of Conduct & Responsibility Contract
Parental Consent & Responsibility Form.
Students are also asked to complete the #CAP Pre/Post-Assessment Test.
Email cap@mukappaomega.com for the requested documents above.
Be sure to submit your completed application and upload all supporting documents (i.e., transcript, and letter of recommendation)
Please direct any questions to cap@mukappaomega.com.
*Accepted students to the program will be notified via email*
Note: we will not start pulling applications until March 2, 2020 for Cycle 3
The Mu Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha invites male and female high school students in grades 11-12 to apply for our signature youth enrichment program, #CAP℠, which is short for College Admissions Process.
CAP℠ is a FREE program, which is a step-by-step approach to completing college applications, preparing for the ACT and SAT, writing compelling personal statements, identifying scholarships and other financial aid, and compiling a portfolio to track college admissions results.
To apply for the #CAP Cycle 3 (2020-2021) program, please click the link to complete the online application and upload the following supporting documents:
Letter of recommendation from a counselor, teacher or school leader (optional)
Unofficial Transcript with Grade Point Average (if GPA is on a 6.0 scale, please include 4.0 scale GPA if applicable) or recent report card.
Students who are interested in participating in the program must also agree to the guidelines outlined in the:
Student Code of Conduct & Responsibility Contract
Parental Consent & Responsibility Form.
Students are also asked to complete the #CAP Pre/Post-Assessment Test.
Email cap@mukappaomega.com for the requested documents above.
Be sure to submit your completed application and upload all supporting documents (i.e., transcript, and letter of recommendation)
Please direct any questions to cap@mukappaomega.com.
*Accepted students to the program will be notified via email*
Note: we will not start pulling applications until March 2, 2020 for Cycle 3
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