Community Updates on COVID-19

Just the Facts: COVID-19 News You Need To Know

April 13, 2020 By Robert S. McCaw, CAIR Director of Government Affairs Department Every day, CAIR scours the internet for you to find, share and highlight the day’s most important COVID-19 headlines: Ramadan: How Muslims Will Celebrate Ramadan Under Quarantine? The rise of the Zoom iftar. Islamophobia: Coronavirus anti-Muslim propaganda is seeping into online discourse about the coronavirus White House: Following CNN interview where Fauci admits lives could have been saved if Trump took action in February – but his recommendation was ‘not taken’ – Trump shares tweet calling for Fauci to be fired Hard Hitting: NY Times: Trump could

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Just the Facts: COVID-19 News You Need To Know

April 9, 2020 By Robert S. McCaw, CAIR Director of Government Affairs Department Every day, CAIR scours the internet for you to find, share and highlight the day’s most important COVID-19 headlines: Religion: As attendance at houses of worship continues to decline because of the coronavirus outbreak participation in online services and programs grows. Health & Science: Genetic testing shows most New York coronavirus cases came from Europe Federal: The U.S. government’s stock of protective equipment nearly depleted Congress: Lawmakers consider how to safely govern from afar National Security: DHS is warning faith communities about an increase in online hate

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Just the Facts: COVID-19 News You Need To Know

April 7, 2020 By Robert S. McCaw, CAIR Director of Government Affairs Department Every day, CAIR scours the internet for you to find, share and highlight the day’s most important COVID-19 headlines: Religion: Coronavirus is changing how American Muslims hold funerals Threat of Racial Profiling: What wearing a homemade mask can mean for people of color in America White House: Trump removes independent watchdog for coronavirus funds, selects loyal inspector general, upending oversight panel Congress: Will Congress quickly deliver on the next coronavirus relief bill? States: Voters line up to cast ballot in Wisconsin primary election despite coronavirus risk 2020

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Helpful Tips If You Lose Your Job Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

By Robert S. McCaw, CAIR Director of Government Affairs Department A third of all Americans either have or expect to lose their jobs or be furloughed due to the Coronavirus epidemic. If you are one of those people whose employment has been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has prepared the following recommended tips you should consider following to lessen the financial impact and better secure yourself until this epidemic comes to pass. If you are laid off: If you are aware that a layoff is going to occur, attempt to negotiate a severance agreement.

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