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Community Board 7 chairperson Cesar Zuniga has issued a statement about coronavirus.
Dear Friends and Neighbors:
I
want to start by noting that this is an extremely fluid situation. As a
community we should make sure we are not heightening fears and
anxiety.
Please stay updated on the COVID-19 facts and recommendations
from the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/ and NYC DHMH https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/coronavirus.page.
Out
of an abundance of caution, we've made the decision to suspend all
public meetings until further notice.
I will be asking custodial staff
to increase cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, particularly touch
points like bathroom taps and door handles. I want to make sure that
the CB continues to coordinate with authorities to amplify important
public health information.
We
are unfortunately already hearing about racism, stigma, and xenophobia
being exacerbated by the fear of the virus. Concerns about COVID-19
should focus on the facts and on our desire to ensure that
our communities are as safe as possible. We need to do what we can to
ensure that this situation does not lead to racist and xenophobic
behavior.
One thing we can do is to ensure that everyone has access to
the essential facts about the virus, and how to reduce any stigma
associated with this disease.
Here are some good resources to educate
your staff and possibly share with families:
You can also text “COVID” to 692692 for updates.
This
is a time for caution and making decisions based on facts, not panic
and rumor. Community Board 7 will do its best to help keep you informed
with the latest information and we hope that you will continue to use
reputable sources for information about the virus. Please also check in
on your vulnerable neighbors, particularly seniors and those with
immune deficiencies.
Sincerely,
Cesar