Community Development Office | 5149 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 | Phone (412) 441-6950 www.bloomfield-garfield.org IMPORTANT: Local Help is Available during the Covid-19 Social Distancing Initiative BUDDY PROGRAM- A “Buddy” program to match Lawrenceville, Bloomfield & Garfield volunteers with seniors and others at high risk for phone calls / check-ins, grocery/prescription runs, meal deliveries, etc. To sign up for a buddy or be a buddy go to https://tinyurl.com/CovidBuddy To sign up for a buddy’s help call: Bloomfield Garfield Corporation: 412-426-5329, Lawrenceville United: 412-802-7220, or Bloomfield Development Corporation: (412) 681-8800 GARFIELD NEIGHBORS IN NEED FUND- A fund to help individuals & families facing a hardship. Typical grants average $0-$500. Bloomfield Garfield Corporation: 412-426-5329 or email
[email protected] MEALS DELIVERED-A volunteer service delivering packaged meals to those in need in Garfield. Garfield Jubilee: 412-849-6689 HEALTH INFORMATION- What we know: ○ The new Coronavirus, or COVID-19*, was identified in December 2019 ○ It produces flu-like symptoms--fever, cough, shortness of breath, but is more contagious. ○ In about 15% of cases, it can lead to severe respiratory illness, such as pneumonia ○ There is no vaccine and no antiviral treatment at this time. ○ The virus is fatal in about 2% of reported cases--more than the seasonal flu. ○ If you are experiencing symptoms or believe you may be at risk for COVID-19, please call your doctor’s office or 24/7 Nurse line first before going to be seen by a Doctor. ○ You can also contact one of the following sources with questions: ■ Allegheny County Health Department at (412) 687-2243 ■ PA State Department of Health at 1-877-724-3258.