COVID-19 INFORMATION

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• City Provides Update on COVID-19, click here.

• PA Provides Updates on Covid-19, click here.

• Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced activation of the Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline.
  The Helpline can be reached by calling 1-800-722-7112

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New testing sites includes Health Center #6 and 11th Street Family Health
The Mayor and Health Commissioner today announced new testing sites in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health, along with the Health Federation of Philadelphia, is working with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in Philadelphia to expand testing capabilities in underserved communities.
List with locations and phone numbers here.

AFC Urgent Care Northern Liberties is NOW OPEN at 180 West Girard Avenue, Below ACME
To book a Virtual Visit online and to schedule an in-person visit, click here.
Open now 8:00am to 8:00pm
Call (267) 319-8047.

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How Are Philadelphia Area Residents Coping With COVID-19? Take the Survey
In these difficult times, when everyone's lives are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, you can do something important for your family, friends, neighbors and community. Please take time to participate in our survey of the impacts of COVID-19. We need reliable information on the impact on work and health (physical and mental health) to effectively assess the needs of communities and support them better. Your responses will be kept confidential and anonymous.
Please clink on the link the complete the survey in English or Spanish .

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Beware of these fake text messages and robocalls going around about the coronavirus
If you get a text message saying you've come into contact with someone who's tested positive for Covid-19, don't click the link.
It's a scam, and it's just one of numerous coronavirus-related scams. Read here. [CNN]

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RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

School District Meal Pickup Changed to Once a Week.
Same 49 locations, Thursdays only now, 9 a.m. – noon. Families will receive ten meals per student—five breakfasts and five lunches. List here.

The city locations providing meals for children on Mondays and Thursdays. More here.
In the neighborhood: West Kensington Ministry, Kensington CAPA and John F. Street Center.

Free meals for seniors during COVID-19. Details here.
In the neighborhood: CHCS Norris Square Center, Lutheran Settlement House, Northern Living Center.

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ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENTS: YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Community Legal Services has prepared this document to answer your questions. For a short version of this FAQ, please click here.

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Estate Planning for Healthcare Workers
Philadelphia VIP is working to match essential healthcare workers with volunteer attorneys to create estate planning documents. If you meet the criteria, a Philadelphia VIP volunteer attorney may be able to help you create a will and other estate planning documents free of charge. More details here.

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PA Unemployment Application Now Available for Self-employed/gig workers.

Click here for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) FAQs

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INDEGO continues to operate as an essential transit option for Philadelphia,
serving frontline staff and others as they access critical resources. Bike share stations are located near health centers, grocery stores, pharmacies and community food pickup sites.

In response to COVID-19, Indego is offering 30-day passes at a discounted price of $5 ($2.50 for PA ACCESS card holders) for the first month. All monthly pass options provide riders with unlimited 1-hour rides. To sign up, visit www.rideindego.com and use promo code INDESAFE.