WE'RE KEEPING OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY SAFE
FROM COVID-19
COVID-19 Data in Fresno County
Data Highlights as of 9/14/2022
272K
Total Cases
In Fresno County
55.0%
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
9.1%
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
7.2%
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
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
Keep a Safe Distance
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms length) from other people
Vaccinate
Californians over the age of 6-months are eligible to get vaccinated. If eligible, make sure you also get a booster.
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.
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
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.
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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.
Partner With Us
Join us in stopping the virus by partnering with us to host a testing event, a vaccination event or by donating.