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WE'RE KEEPING
FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY SAFE 
FROM COVID-19

COVID-19 Data in Fresno County 

Historical Data Highlights from 06/07/2023

298K

Total Cases 

In Fresno County

47.8%

Hispanic or Latino may include cases from any race.

Latino

Infected with COVID-19 when Latinos are 52.6% of the population in Fresno County. The death rate for Latinos is 10% higher than the rate for all Californians.

11.1%

Asian may include cases from people of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent.

Asian

Infected with COVID-19 when Asians are 10.7%

of the population in Fresno County. The case rate for Pacific Islanders is 82% higher than the rate for all Californians.

6.4%

Other may include but is not limited to American Indian cases, Alaska Native cases, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander cases, and cases with multiple races.

Other

Disaggregated data is needed to properly account for COVID-19 cases.  To learn more about health inequities of COVID-19 in Fresno County, visit the State of California website.

A Community-Based Response to COVID-19

The Immigrant Refugee Coalition is working to stop the spread of COVID-19 by reaching immigrant and refugee communities. 

Stay Safe

Wear a Mask

Properly wearing a mask can help keep you safe and reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

Wash Your Hands

Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds

Stay Home

When Sick

Workers in California have access to Supplemental Paid Sick Leave. Learn more at the State of California website.

Vaccinate and Get Boosted

Californians over the age of 6-months are eligible to get vaccinated.  The COVID-19 bivalent booster is recommended for ages 5 and up.

How the COVID-19 Vaccine Works

Train Your Body

The COVID-19 vaccine works by teaching your body which proteins to produce to fight COVID-19 infection, and is given in your upper arm.

Gain Immunity

Your immune system builds an immune response making antibodies, similar to what happens in a natural infection against COVID-19.

Stay Protected

Your body learns how to protect against future infection without having to risk the severe consequences of getting sick with COVID-19.

Helping Those

Most Affected

When COVID-19 hit our community, it didn't affect everyone the same. Some people already had a hard time finding a place to go see a doctor, living paycheck to paycheck, and experiencing language barriers and discrimination. 

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About the Immigrant Refugee Coalition

The Immigrant Refugee Coalition is a partnership formed by community-based organizations. The IRC has worked together over the last 10 years addressing social determinants of health in Fresno County and quickly shifted to function as a COVID-19 response team for immigrant and refugee populations.

What We Do

Through the COVID-19 Equity Project, we are reaching immigrant and refugee communities during the pandemic and assisting through:

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Prevention

Up-to-date health education to empower and encourage people to keep themselves safe

PPE Distribution

Providing personal protective equipment to vulnerable communities where they live, work, play, and worship

Testing & Vaccine

Partnering with medical providers to provide easy access to testing and vaccines

Contact Tracing

Identifying and helping people who have been exposed to COVID-19 to get tested and access resources

Resources & Support

Direct financial support and resource connections to enable shelter in-place, isolation, and quarantine

Workforce

Training and employing Community Health Workers to build much needed public health infrastructure

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Get Help

Visit our community resources page for support. If you are having COVID-19 symptoms, find a testing site near you, or contact us for additional help. 

In the News

The White House

White House Summit on Covid-19 Equity and What Works Showcase

California Healthline

Latino Teens Are Deputized as Health Educators to Sway the Unvaccinated

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Coalition Partners

Here to Help

Together, we can stop the spread of COVID-19 in Fresno County and ensure that our community can access the resources they need to keep themselves and their families safe. If you have any questions, we are here to help. 

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Partner With Us

Join us in stopping the virus by partnering with us to host a testing event, a vaccination event or by donating.

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