Topic in Focus: Coronavirus Masking in Public

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Chicago-area non-profits to receive 180K masks for COVID-19 prevention

Donated PPE will be directed to Black, Latinx and LGBTQ communities that have been disproportionately impacted.

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Masks: When, where and how to wear them

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the guidance on mask wearing.

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What’s on the physician advocacy action list for 2021

Physician advocates have taken an all-hands-on-deck approach to COVID-19, but health inequity, administrative burdens need attention too.

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Giving health care heroes a voice on social media

A nurse detailed the strain of caring for patients with COVID-19. Learn why a health system is sharing the video to push the #MaskUp message.

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Feb. 5, 2021: Advocacy Update spotlight on Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations

Biden Administration executive orders and proclamations in this week's Advocacy Update spotlight.

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Mask-wearing up, but public forgoes other COVID-19 mitigations

The #MaskUp message is reaching the public, but research shows how people mingled more in the fall than they did when the pandemic struck in the spring.

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U.S. President Joe Biden prepares to sign a series of executive orders
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Biden’s first moves will aid pandemic fight, boost global health

Flurry of executive actions offer promise of coordinated national approach needed to stem deadly tide of COVID-19.

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AMA applauds Biden Administration on first-day executive actions

Measures address COVID-19 pandemic, racial equity, climate, re-engage with WHO.

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Susan Bailey, MD, discusses "Get Covered America Day"

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by learning more about "Get Covered America Day" with AMA President Susan Bailey, MD.

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