[Summit] Good Friday's messages from the Mayor and Governor -- social distance & unemployment insurance [Covid News no. 121]

Sat Apr 11 01:54:07 UTC 2020

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April 10, 2020
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Dear neighbor –

Thank you to everyone for adapting your daily routines to help keep our city and state safe from the further spread of COVID-19. For those who are celebrating the holidays this weekend, please stay home. We have seen the effect that staying home has on flattening the curve and now is not the time to relax the restrictions we have put in place.

As the number of cases in our community continues to rise, it is more important than ever to self-isolate if you feel ill, continue to stay home as much as possible even if you do not feel sick, always avoid gatherings of more than five people and maintain at least six feet of distance from others in public. To those wondering how long the current situation will last, it’s simple: the most effective way to stop the spread of a virus in its tracks is to isolate it. Even if are feeling healthy, the fewer people you see day-to-day, the less likely it is that the virus will spread.
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If you must go out, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) now recommends wearing a face covering such as a homemade mask to prevent the spread of germs, the CDC has released a helpful video outlining how to make your own no-sew mask with a t-shirt and rubber bands. Testing to better understand who should isolate is also a key component of virus containment. CVS Health is now providing free, drive-thru rapid testing for Rhode Islanders. For more information and to schedule an appointment to be tested, click here.

We are a community that cares for the wellbeing of all our residents and we are all relying on your to do your part to keep our community healthy and safe. While we are all staying home, the Governor has requested everyone write down the names of up to five people you will limit your personal contact with. You should also maintain a journal with your daily activities and who you’ve interacted with so that if you get sick the Department of Health can trace your social interactions in reverse to prevent further community transmission. In addition, I am also asking you to write down the names of five people – your friends, family and/or neighbors – who you are protecting by staying home.

For more information on the local response to COVID-19, resources or operational changes, residents can visit our website, call to connect to the Mayor’s Center for City Services by dialing 3-1-1, visiting www.PVD311.com or downloading the PVD311 mobile app on your smart phone for 24/7 access. Residents can register to receive CodeRED emergency notifications by phone, email, text, and/or mobile alerts for the latest updates from the City and to reach out to the Rhode Island Department of Health's COVID-19 Assistance Line at 401-222-8022 Monday through Friday during regular business hours should they have additional questions.

Sincerely,

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza
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   ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Gina Raimondo <communications at governor.ri.gov>To: Sent: Friday, April 10, 2020, 08:35:43 PM EDTSubject: A message regarding your unemployment insurance

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| Hi David,
As we make enormous changes to our state to reduce the spread of COVID-19 here in Rhode Island, many are finding themselves navigating unemployment insurance for the first time. Although we are facing record demand for UI, please know that we are working around the clock to make the system work for you. I want to explain some recent changes to the unemployment insurance system to protect Rhode Islanders. 
Before that, I’m sad to report another 6 deaths a result of coronavirus for a total of 49. We have 288 new cases in Rhode Island for a total of 2,015. We have 169 people in the hospital. These statistics are always available to you online from the Rhode Island Department of Health.

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State of Rhode Island: Department of Health

State of Rhode Island: Department of Health
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| Click to watch today's update on Rhode Island's COVID-19 response |

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| The federal government recently passed a stimulus bill, called the CARES Act, to help offset some of the economic damage caused by this crisis. The CARES Act:   
   - Grants every employee 10 paid sick days, so that all workers who have to quarantine are still guaranteed a paycheck
   - Increases unemployment insurance payments by $600 for everyone receiving a weekly payment from now through July.
   - Expands federal eligibility for unemployment insurance to two new groups of people:

   - Self-employed workers and sole proprietors, like hairdressers and gig economy workers. 
   - Those who have COVID-19, have been quarantined or have been told by a doctor to self-quarantine because you are high risk, and where you are the only person available to care for a child or loved one who cannot stay home alone because the place they received care is closed due to COVID-19. Please understand that applications falling under this category will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and will take longer to process. 

If you believe you are eligible for these benefits, we encourage you to apply on the Department of Labor and Training's website.

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Unemployment Insurance, Rhode Island Dept. of Labor and Training

The RI department of Labor and Training offers employment services, educational services and economic opportunit...
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I know how hard this last month has been, and I hope these expanded benefits and increased payments will help ease the burden just a little bit. 
We are going to continue working to make sure that every Rhode Islander has access to the help that they need. In the meantime, please do what you can to support your neighbors and to keep yourself safe. Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, has a few words about what you can do to shop safely during these difficult times.
This crisis affects all of us. We’re out of usual routines, and we’re cooped up at home. I recognize that home may not be a safe place for everyone. Please know that if you’re experiencing domestic violence, there are many resources available to you
I want to take a moment to talk about some basic things that everyone should know:   
   - The RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence and all of its member agencies are open. Domestic violence shelters are open. These are critical services, and they are ready to take your call 24/7 at 1-800-494-8100   

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Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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   - While courts are closed for non-essential business including evictions, they are open for all domestic violence matters. 

The most important thing to know is that all of these resources are still available. We also need everybody to look out for each other. It’s more important than ever to check in on each other. Call your neighbors, friends and family members. Ask them how they’re doing. Your call might make all the difference.
We're all in this together.
-Gina RaimondoGovernor
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