"I saw the unity between us and the love we have for our neighbors"

Myra speaks of the immigrant community she is a part of coming together in mutual aid, despite being separated from family and many members being undocumented.

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Do I have Long COVID?

Do I have Long COVID?

If you’ve had COVID symptoms - like cough, body aches, fatigue, or “brain fog” - for more than four weeks, you might have Long COVID. With Long COVID, you may feel tired an experience body aches, you might forget things, and you may feel weak or quickly tire.  

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Where can I get vaccinated and boosted?

Where can I get vaccinated and boosted?

As the pandemic has been officially declared over and the restrictions lifted, it is important to remain up-to-date with COVID boosters for you and your family.  These are especially important for those who are at greatest risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID variants -- children, those over 65 and anyone who is moderately or severely immunocompromised.

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How can I get support as someone newly arrived to the United States?

How can I get support as someone newly arrived to the United States?

Resources exist to help with healthcare and other facets of being a new arrival to the US.   Information on accessing health care coverage, legal and educational support can be found using the links below.

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Mayra Molina

Mayra Molina:
Soy mayra una mujer emigrante del salvador victima de la violencia doméstica en mi
país Trabajo en mi comunidad para mejor la vida de mis vecinos Y luchar encontra la justicia
encontra de ellos .

Translation:
I am Mayra, an immigrant woman from El Salvador, a victim of domestic violence in my
country. I work in my community to improve the life of my neighbors and fight for justice for
them.

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The Massachusetts Community Engagement Alliance (MA-CEAL), led by Boston Medical Center, is part of a nationwide initiative funded by the National Institutes of Health. MA-CEAL’s mission is to provide trustworthy information on COVID-19 through active community engagement and outreach to the people hardest-hit by the pandemic. Our goal is to build long-lasting partnerships and improve diversity and inclusion in our research response to COVID-19 and beyond.
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