THURSDAY, APRIL 22
PROGRAM # 9235 12:00 PM PDT
Migrant Worker Death; Funerary Relief.
A news reporter tells the story behind the death from Covid-19 of a farm worker from Kings county that has registered one of the largest increases in deaths among Latino immigrants in California. On another topic, this program brings news about the process to apply for funeral assistance for those who have lost a loved one due to Covid-19, and the delays caused by the tens of thousands of people calling to request this federal help.
Guests: Madi Bolaños, Reporter, Valley Public Radio, Fresno, CA; Ruben Tapia, Reporter/Producer, Radio Bilingüe, Los Angeles, CA.
The Race to Vaccinate Latinos. While Latinos in California make up the largest segment of the population and deaths by Covid-19, they are lagging dramatically behind in vaccinations. A medical professional comments on how the vaccination race is going among the Latino community and how far we are to reach herd immunity. A farm worker advocate also talks about the joint efforts with other community organizations to promote vaccinations and bring the shots to the fields through special events.
Guests: Dr. Ilan Shapiro, Medical Director, Health and Wellness Education, AltaMed Health Services, Los Angeles, CA; Diana Tellefson Torres, Executive Director, UFW Foundation, Los Angeles, CA.
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