Our efforts to address Coronavirus

EACH AND EVERY ELECTED OFFICIAL SHOULD BE COMMUNICATING SIMILAR INFORMATION TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS. 

There is a great deal of hysteria and misinformation circulating about the CORONAVIRUS and it seems incumbent on each and every elected official to circulate ACCURATE information that INFORMS the public. 

REPUBLICANS have failed to act appropriately to address public concerns 

and fund appropriate actions. 

Below is an email from Congressman Jim McGovern that everyone on email lists needs to receive. 

As a personal footnote, I have previously complained to the MBTA that their cars, as well as KEOLIS are FILTHY.  I have found paper items that are several years old left on the floors. The public would hope that 'sanitizing' includes CLEANING as well, not simply SLAPDASH spraying. 

The Massachusetts Department of Health has the risk of COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, listed as "low." The effectiveness of our efforts to address Coronavirus are contingent on inter-agency cooperation and the free flow of information. The Chinese government should not continue to censor or detain medical personnel and citizen journalists such as Li Wenliang, Chen Qiushi, Fang Bin, and most recently Li Zehua. Here are some trusted resources providing the most up to date information we have: MA Department of Health CDC Travel Advisories Right now, public health officials, legislators, and care providers are working together to ensure that we have the resources we need to address a potential outbreak of Coronavirus in our communities. In the meantime, take the same precautions that you would with any respiratory illness to protect yourself and your loved ones: Stay home if you're sick, and avoid close contact with people who are sick. Be sure to cover your coughs and sneezes. Keep things clean. Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Also avoid touching your face – particularly your eyes, nose, and mouth. Clean and disinfect surfaces that are often touched (children's toys, doorknobs, kitchen and bathroom surfaces, etc.) Maintain your overall health. Stay current on your vaccinations, eat well, and exercise to help your immune system stay strong. Check for travel advisories. The CDC website has travel advisories and steps to protect yourself if you plan to travel outside of the US. When traveling on a plane or train, use a disinfectant wipe to clean surfaces like train tables, armrests, or infotainment systems. More soon,

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