By Johanna Barba | Instituto Sinal do Vale Team
As the COVID pandemic continues and seems to bring about a second wave, we have continued our work as a hub for donation and distribution of basic baskets for the families. The baskets have expanded beyond food to health and sanitation, and we are distributing hand sanitizer among other products.
Parallel to that work, the center has become a health checkpoint where health professionals are working as a screening filter to distribute COVID tests in the community. As this population is particularly vulnerable due to the fact that it is difficult to stop working, because of both socioeconomic situation as well as work being categorized as essential, this checkpoint will help prevent and contain the spread of COVID in the Julio Otoni Favela and elsewhere.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our donors who are helping us keep a community safe and afloat in this difficult time for everyone. We are committed to continuing our efforts from the Julio Otoni Center to keep children and families safe!
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