Medical Students Create COVID-19 Fact Sheets In 37 Languages

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by non-English speaking immigrants in accessing COVID-19 information. Pooja Chandrashekar, a Harvard medical student, initiated a project to translate COVID-19 fact sheets into 37 languages. Local efforts, such as a news anchor in Omaha providing Spanish updates, highlight the need for multilingual information. Federal and private initiatives are also working to ensure diverse communities receive critical health information.

What was the primary challenge faced by non-English speaking immigrants during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Lack of access to healthcare facilities

• Difficulty in receiving accurate information

• Inability to find employment

• Limited access to transportation

What initiative did Pooja Chandrashekar start to help non-English speakers?

• A mobile clinic service

• A COVID-19 health literacy project

• An online language course

• A food distribution program

How did a news anchor in Omaha contribute to informing local immigrants?

• By distributing English fact sheets

• By organizing community meetings

• By recording daily TV updates in Spanish

• By providing free language classes

What action did Congressman Jesus Chuey Garcia take regarding COVID-19 information?

• He requested the White House to distribute information in multiple languages

• He organized a protest for immigrant rights

• He launched a social media campaign

• He started a new health organization

Which media networks collaborated with the White House to inform the Hispanic community?

• NBC and ABC

• CNN and Fox News

• CBS and PBS

• Univision and Telemundo