COVID-19

From the Columbus Dispatch:

When the pandemic first struck last year, it quickly became apparent to officials at the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority and its board of commissioners that something had to be done to help their residents who were struggling to adapt to a virtual existence.

From the Center on Budget & Policy Priorities' Get It Back Campaign:

Prompted by suggestions from CLPHA on the need to provide guidance to PHAs on ensuring access to vaccinations for residents and staff, HUD will host a series of webinars in April focused on vaccine access. The second webinar on April 21 will feature a presentation from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin on their efforts to help their residents access vaccines. 

From the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Yonkers' press release:

With vaccination rates lagging behind in many communities of color, the Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY) has launched a campaign to allay fears and encourage its residents to get the vaccine.

From CBS 13 Baltimore:

The State Department of The Environment is working closely with the Baltimore City Housing Authority to test the wastewater of more than 14 locations in Baltimore for COVID-19.

Janet Abrahams, with the Baltimore City Housing Authority, said crews are pulling samples twice a week from each site.

“This is a very successful process that they have implemented,” she said.