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COVID-19 Updates April 20th


Dear Friends and Constituents of Ward 7 and the City of Springfield, 


I want to extend a special thank you to all of our front line workers in Ward 7, the City of Springfield, and beyond. You ensure that we are all safe, healthy, and fed, while risking your lives every day. Thank you for your tireless work.


Please read on for updates and valuable resources. In this difficult time, I am here for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. 


All the Best, 

City Councilor Tim Allen



Current News and Updates



- The Trump administration calls for a "patchwork" reopening across the country, where each governor will decide when to lift current restrictions.

- Some areas have enforced mandatory face coverings when out in public. The CDC urges - when out for essential trips, to wear a cloth face covering. I wear my mask, do you wear yours?

-Click for a great small business resource in this time

-Click for a great resource for unemployment and CARES act updates








COVID-19 Resources

Local COVID-19 updates from Focus Springfield - Community Action TV


Focus Springfieldis working with local leaders to get COVID-19 information out to the public at regular intervals. This is a great resource. Click herefor local updates and news hosted by Focus TV.




Helpful Sites hosted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention


Fear and anxiety about COVID-19 can be overwhelming. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has published a great page on stress and coping in times of COVID-19. The CDC have also published a great site on the ins and outs of running essential errands and how to keep yourself safe and healthy.





Text COVIDMA to 888-777


The Baker-Polito Administration launched a text-based notification system for COVID-19 updates. Text covidma to 888-777.https://buff.ly/2QQ9uiv



In Closing - Thoughts from Tim 



In Memory of John Prine


John Prine, one of the greatest American country folk singer-songwriters of all time, passed away from COVID-19 earlier this month. His music was there for me throughout my life and helped me through the good days and the bad. He made me sing, cry, laugh, reflect, celebrate, feel, and live. I want to conclude this newsletter with some of his lyrics to remind us of the goodness that resides inside all of  us, especially in these trying times.









You Got Gold

by John Prine


Cause you got gold

Gold inside of you

Cause you got gold

Gold inside of you

Well I got some

Gold inside me too


You got wheels

Turning inside of you

You got wheels

Turning inside of you

Well I got wheels

Turning inside me too

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