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 speech ahead of Passover and Easter
Unemployment: A record 16.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment insurance but many are still waiting for checks as states struggle to pay out stimulus funds
Banking: Many banks are having issues distributing coronavirus relief loans to businesses and nonprofits
Immigration: While President Trump quietly shuts down asylum at U.S. borders calls grow for migrants’ rights and health to be protected in the face of COVID-19
Those Who Do Good Deeds:
- The American Moslem Society, a mosque in Dearborn, MI gives 500 medical masks to a local hospital
- A local Muslim community in Alabama sponsors pantry giveaway this weekend at foodbank
- ICNA Relief in Chicago this weekend will be distributing food boxes to those who have lost their jobs or are in need
- The Islamic Center of Elizabethtown, KY is currently giving away 1,000 pizzas
- A seven-year-old Muslim boy delivers medical gear to Virginia hospital
- The Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno, CA is offering to help meet any health care needs created by the COVID-19 pandemic
