Local COVID Cautious communities: Washtenaw Covid Cautious Families, Still Masking Against Covid
Despite the pressure to “return to normal”. COVID-19 remains a devastating illness and the 4th leading cause of death in the United States. It is also the 8th leading cause of death for children. And when our governmental institutions & even hospitals place profit over public health, it is the most vulnerable that always pay the price. People that have compromised immune systems have been completely left out of the “return to normal”, but COVID isn’t safe for anyone and every infection increases your long term risks. We are learning more everyday but COVID is a leading cause of disability. Long COVID, T-Cell damage, Organ damage, Comparative to HIV are among the concerns that others are compiling here
We are committed to making our events and meetings accessible by:
- Requiring & Supplying high-quality N95 masks
- Hosting meetings online whenever possible
- Evaluating event spaces for air quality and filtration (and bringing filters if necessary)
We are committed to improving COVID Safety and education in Ypsilanti and the surrounding areas by:
- Sharing CR Boxes and other high-quality filters with venues and spaces looking to increase their accessibility
- Hosting workshops on DIY effective & inexpensive air filters – CR Boxes
- Boosting information from other COVID advocates on social media such as Dr. Lucky Tran & The People’s CDC
- Raising awareness of elevated Waste Water Data tracking (Current Very High)
- Compiling resources for supporting people who have COVID & sharing about new treatments & care plans
- Promoting effective protection strategies such as Layers of Protection