PHILADELPHIA, PA– According to an analysis of the United States Census data by The Philadelphia Inquirer, women in Philadelphia outnumber men by 90,000. If you consider the demographics of a city that is 42 percent black and 14.5 percent Latino and with a persistent poverty rate of around 25 percent, it stands to reason that the pandemic will have a substantial impact on women and especially minority women .
–
In Philadelphia, 55 percent of coronavirus cases are in women. Tragically, 48 percent of Philadelphia COVID-19 deaths have been women.
–
This pandemic has deepened the many ways in which the gender gap impacts women socially and economically, particularly Hispanic women.
–
This is especially important during this season in which the coronavirus has found a space among the Hispanic community in Philadelphia.
–
The city has pooled resources available to women and begins with test sites for detecting coronavirus.
–
The list includes private test sites that are managed by hospital systems and other organizations throughout the city, as well as public test sites. If people cannot be tested through their medical provider or do not have a medical provider, they can be tested at one of the public test sites listed on the website.
–
The Public Citizens for Children and Youth Helpline is available to help families gain access to health insurance. For help in any language, call 215-563-5848. Find more information about health insurance.
–
If you are experiencing anxious thoughts or overwhelming sadness right now, help is available. Difficult times have forced many of us to recognize that we need to take care of our mental and emotional health.
–
Are you pregnant or caring for a baby or young child? Read on for the list of free city resources and supplies available to you and your family during COVID-19.
–
- Free baby food and diapers
–
- Support for breastfeeding
–
Pacify is a free mobile app that gives you on-demand access to professional breastfeeding experts who can help you feed your baby.
–
Many Philadelphia residents need free food due to school closings, loss of income, or other challenges caused by COVID-19. Here you can find where to pick up free boxes and meals during the COVID-19 crisis. Please verify site-specific information as hours are subject to change.
–
:quality(80)/cdn-kiosk-api.telegraaf.nl/5705bdcc-974a-11ea-9ec3-02d1dbdc35d1.jpg)