DID YOU KNOW COVID-19

Overcoming by Faith is continuously thinking of ways that we can serve you and the community during this challenging season. 

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Wall Street Journal- Why Stadiums Are Incubators For Coronavirus Spread

Sports fans are longing to return to the stands, but health experts say stadiums are one of the highest-risk areas for coronavirus transmission. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist, walks us through how easily the virus could spread among the crowd. Photo: Associated Press

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Wall Street Journal- What To Expect When Flying Now (And In The Future)

Air travel is full of opportunities for coronavirus transmission. Touchless check-in, plexiglass shields, temperature checks, back-to-front boarding and planes with empty middle seats are all now part of the flying experience, and the future may bring even more changes. Illustration: Alex Kuzoian

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Outreach Efforts- How You Can Help Others

how you can help others
  • Homeless Shelters – The Homeless Authority, 761 Wheaton St, is in need of additional supplies - clorox, cleaning Supplies, Soap, Hand Sanitizer, and Wipes.They have set up a tent in the parking lot for drop off. Items can also be dropped off at the Fire Dept and Police Precincts.
  • Blood Donation at Red Cross: Call 1-800-RED CROSS American Red Cross has a “Severe” shortage due to COVID19. Schedule a Visit to Donate at https://www.redcross.org/

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Personal Resources

 

PERSONAL IMPACT HOW YOU CAN GET HELP FOR YOURSELF -

  • Overcoming by Faith Ministries (Let Our Member Care Team Know How We Can Help) email  
  • City of Savannah savannahga.gov: “Resources for Residents”
  • Food: Second Harvest Food Bank
  • Comcast offering free internet options: visit https://wifi.xfinity.com/
  • United Way https://uwce.org/resources/rapidresponse/ or 211

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

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HOW YOU CAN STAY INFORMED -

  • CDC.gov/COVID19

  • City of Savannah Special Call Meeting - 3:00 p.m. - For Updates Every Weekday Via Phone. 

    Visit http://www.savannahga.gov/agendacenter/public-notices-5/?#03192020-448., for the purpose of discussing the following: • Updates pertaining to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Updates on City operations and management. These meetings will be available via phone. The public may access the meeting at 1-425-436-6365, Access Code=109735 For more information, please contact the Clerk of Council.

  • World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/

  • OvercomingbyFaith.org

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