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.

Why is it important to provide COVID-19 information in multiple languages?

What actions are being taken by federal agencies to reach the Hispanic community regarding COVID-19 information?