Coronavirus

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  For the top women leading the country’s pandemic response, equity is kept top of mind

  In a conversation with The 19th, Drs. Rochelle Walensky and Marcella Nunez-Smith discuss the country’s vaccination distribution plan.

  Mariel Padilla · March 11

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  “There’s so much death around”: Eight women reflect on one year of COVID-19

  A year after the start of the pandemic, women describe their lives on the front lines, the losses they’ve endured and the ways in which they are forever changed.

  Shefali Luthra, Chabeli Carrazana, Ko Bragg · March 11

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  CDC study shows gender, racial gaps in COVID cases among young people

  The study showed women of color ages 15 to 24 were particularly vulnerable.

  Shefali Luthra · March 10

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  A year in, the pandemic continues to disproportionately harm women and LGBTQ+ people

  Data analyzed for The 19th by Ipsos Public Affairs showed stark economic and mental health disparities. 

  Shefali Luthra · March 8

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  Racial equity in vaccination is ‘mission critical,’ experts say. Mass sites are trying to help.

  If the national vaccination campaign does not prioritize racial equity, experts worry, "we will not be able to stop this pandemic."

  Errin Haines, Shefali Luthra, Chabeli Carrazana · March 8

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  Government committee clears way for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

  If authorized for emergency use, a third coronavirus vaccine could speed up distribution and help alleviate equity concerns.

  Shefali Luthra · February 26

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  Advocates fought for a relief bill that helped women. Here’s what the House voted to approve.

  A provision to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour is in the House bill but is unlikely to make it through the Senate. 

  Chabeli Carrazana, Errin Haines · February 26

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  What’s in the $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package

  The legislation has a number of measures that aim to incorporate racial and gender disparities as they address the coronavirus pandemic and economic struggles.

  Chabeli Carrazana, Errin Haines · February 23

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  The Virginia legislature just passed a bill to help stabilize its child care centers

  It’s one of several states debating and enacting policies to help a woman-dominated industry that has been hit hard by the pandemic.

  Barbara Rodriguez · February 22

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  New CDC data shows COVID cases spiked when Georgia schools reopened

  The data underscores the importance of disease prevention measures when opening schools, researchers said.

  Shefali Luthra · February 22