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Meropi Kyriacou Honored as TNH Educator of the Year
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
BALTIMORE, MD – U.S. Representative John Sarbanes (D-Maryland) released important information about the coronavirus and tips to help avoid exposure and stop the spread of respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. The full text from Rep. Sarbanes follows:
Dear Friends,
There is a lot in the news about the global outbreak of COVID-19 – the new strain of coronavirus. More than 93,000 worldwide cases have been reported, according to the World Health Organization, including more than 99 cases in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
At this time, Maryland has not reported any confirmed cases of COVID-19, and the immediate coronavirus risk to Marylanders remains low. However, as reported cases continue to increase across the United States, I wanted to make sure you had the latest information and resources.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, I voted yesterday to pass $8.3 billion in emergency funding to make sure that federal, state and local governments have the resources they need to fight the virus and keep Americans safe. The emergency funding includes:
Currently, there is no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. However, the CDC recommends several preventative steps that you can take every single day to avoid exposure and stop the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19. This includes:
For the latest information and updates on the coronavirus, please visit the CDC’s website, cdc.gov, and the Maryland Department of Health website: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Pages/Novel-coronavirus.aspx. You can also call the Maryland Department of Health at 410-767-6700.
If you’re planning to travel, visit the CDC’s Information for Travel website.
Sincerely,
John P. Sarbanes
Maryland’s Third Congressional District
NEW YORK – Meropi Kyriacou, the new Principal of The Cathedral School in Manhattan, was honored as The National Herald’s Educator of the Year.
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