About one in five people in Asia have received a single vaccine dose, doubling since early May, but still remain behind the 37% vaccination rate in Europe and 40% vaccination rate in North America.

Since first being identified in India, the Delta Variant has spread quickly in Asia - China, Indonesia, Taiwan and Malaysia have all seen new outbreaks in recent weeks, while Thailand is battling its worst surge of new cases. Cases like Taiwan, which used to be the best example in preventing COVID-19’s spread, now confronts a COVID Flare-Up; although their border controls had shielded it from the worst of the pandemic, new variants and slow vaccinations gave the virus an opening.   

On June 22, 2021, Dr. Anthony Fauci openly declared at the Whitehouse News Conference that the Delta Variant is the greatest threat to eliminating COVID-19, due to:
•    Transmissibility greater than wild-type SARS-COV-2 and Alpha variants;
•    Association with increased disease severity (hospitalization risk) compared to Alpha variant; and
•    In lab tests, association with modest decreased neutralization by sera from previously infected and vaccinated individuals compared to wild-type and Alpha.

Now the Delta Variant has hit the U.K. and the States hard. Dr. Fauci showed that, according to recent data, the Delta Variant has dominated new COVID-19 cases (over 95%) in U.K. (see Fig. 3).  

The Imperial College of London, which did a study including over a hundred thousand homes, found that youth were driving the U.K. Surge – with 5-fold higher positivity rate among children (5 to 12 years) and young adults (18 to 24 years) vs. people 65+.    

In the US, we are following the same pattern regarding the Delta Variant, with a doubling time of about 2 weeks, increasing from May 8th from 1.2% to 2.7% to 9.9%, and to mid-June with 20.6% (see Fig. 4) infection rates.   

The good news is that COVID-19 Vaccines are effective against the Delta Variant – research showed that 2 weeks after the 2nd dose, the Pfizer vaccine was 88% effective against symptomatic disease from the Delta Variant and 93% effective against Alpha Variant. When we look at hospitalizations, again the Pfizer vaccine is 96% effective against hospitalization from the Delta variant after 2 doses. 

With this mounting evidence, Dr. Fauci called for immediate vaccination among under-vaccinated people and under-vaccinated regions of our country, particularly among the young adults 18 – 26 years old, in order to crash the Delta Outbreak.   

Therefore, Asian Media Access is teamed up with our partners to support a Vaccination Event on July 31st (Sat) from 1-4pm at the Brooklyn Center’s Centennial Park at a family-friendly festival to invite Asian families to come for fun, and to bring their younger ones to get the vaccines before school starts again.  

We will have interpreters in Cantonese, Hmong, Mandarin and Vietnamese at the event. CUHCC Clinic (U of MN) will provide vaccination support to this event. Pfizer vaccine will be available for 12 years old and up.  Everyone who registers ahead will receive a bag of 25 lbs. Rice Giveaway and Asian Food Box on the spot. ☺  

Vaccination Registration at http://bit.ly/hmongvax

For more information for this family event, please contact Asian Media Access at 612-376-7715 and amamedia@amameida.org.

This year, theNEWmpls is partnering with Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church to host our 12-week season in their parking lot. Rain or Shine.
 

Come celebrate Somali Independence Day with an evening of music, food, performances, vendors, and much more!

Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/153877896760264?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D&bbeml=tp-ESIIsLHTC0WNRxV3-towZw.jTcRrPxGxTUa4sxHM6LPu0w.rV8dgOX1pjUCWavLwpG5pkw.l9YuspRC98U2oYGwl28L20Q
 

Join us as we dissect the the history and structure of Antisemitism and White Nationalism, and how both fuel racism and threaten democracy. This webinar is meant to be a 101-style introduction to these concepts and no prior background is required.

Antisemitism is an essential piece of the machinery that perpetuates white supremacy, class hierarchies and other forms of oppression. That’s why are are holding monthly trainings on how to combat antisemitism and white nationalism. These sessions are free, and open to members and allies.

Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2009716155851220?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D&bbeml=tp-ESIIsLHTC0WNRxV3-towZw.jTcRrPxGxTUa4sxHM6LPu0w.rV8dgOX1pjUCWavLwpG5pkw.lIIVWyfla30S5gES8h6CRkQ
 

Community Feast
Parade
Fireworks
Pow wow
 

Don’t miss Free Fresh Food Fridays this summer! Tons of fresh fruits, vegetables, community resources, and more. Select Fridays now through September at the corner of Plymouth & Oliver. Rain or shine, 9:30 a.m. until supplies run out!
Monthly food supply - Several day supply of food once per calendar month
Non-food items -  Miscellaneous nonfood items with food request
Baby food/diapers - Several day supply of baby food and/or diapers, with a food request

For COVID-19 safety, you are encouraged to remain in your vehicle and masks are required.

For more info, call 612-767-9500 or visit https://www.northpointhealth.org/community-food-shelf.
 

Wat Promwachirayan and the Thai Cultural Council of MN are excited to bring back Thai Sunday markets this summer! The Thai Sunday market mimics the vibrant markets of Thailand and Southeast Asia. This will include local vendors, Thai souvenirs, and with traditional Northern Thai-styled Khan Tok tables spaced throughout the lawn you can enjoy the many Thai street food and Thai desserts available!

Details: FREE ADMISSION, FOOD ORDER: WALK-IN OR ONLINE ORDER, CASH AND CREDIT CARD AVAILABLE ,NORTHERN THAI FLAG CRAFT BOOTH

CAAPAM Upcoming Online Seminar

藉著線上視頻 Maria 將以退休華僑的視角，與大家分享在疫情期間長住台灣的生活與旅遊經驗。

內容包括:
食衣住行篇 (如何自在又便利的在台過中、短期生活)、環島旅行、台灣好好行、有效運用信用卡/現金及醫療與保險。

講員：
陳慶儀 Maria Arrowsmith，早期從台灣嫁做洋人婦移民美國，生根於明州後，在家相夫教子洗手做羹湯，同時經營管理出租屋為儲備退休金，並在社區擔任義工，輔導新移民通過公民考試。她長

期服務華人社團，擔任中華民國僑委會僑務促進委員，及華人學術聯誼會及中華文化服務中心的理事。

Maria在閒暇之餘，喜歡跳排舞健身及自助旅行，每年都在世界各地四處遊走，參加世界排舞活動，以及品嚐各地的美酒佳餚。2020年不堪新冠疫情的長期肆虐，獨自遠走天涯，回到台灣生活半年有餘。

（全程以中文字幕及華語演講）
This seminar will be presented in Chinese in its entirety.

Please join us on Sunday, July 11th at 7:30PM on ZOOM for the online seminar.

This seminar is free and open to all. Sponsored by CAAPAM.
 

We’re excited to invite you to save the date for Bridge Bash 2021! It will be an inspiring evening as together we celebrate the resiliency of youth.

Save the date now and join us virtually at 6:30pm-7:00pm on July 14, 2021. Inspire and educate your friends about the mission of The Bridge and invite them to save the date as well.

Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/473683223843024?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D&bbeml=tp-ESIIsLHTC0WNRxV3-towZw.jTcRrPxGxTUa4sxHM6LPu0w.rV8dgOX1pjUCWavLwpG5pkw.lPyl74___VUyU_aphmFQIWw
 

The movement for LGBTQ rights in the United States dates at least as far back as the 1920s. The LGBTQ+ community celebrates PRIDE in June in recognition of the Stonewall riots that began on June 28, 1969, which are seen as a focal point for the Gay liberation movement. Learn more about LGBTQ+ inclusion at the Human Rights Campaign.

Locally, the Twin Cities Pride Festival is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ Community. The 49th annual Twin Cities Pride Festival will be held at Loring Park on July 17 – 18, 2021 (due to COVID delays). All LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome! 
 

Night Markets are a part of daily life and entertainment across Asia, and we're bringing it to Rochester!

Enjoy a night outdoors filled with food, boba tea, games, arts, handmade products, and fresh produce with a strong emphasis on Asian and BIPOC vendors

Event Website: https://nightmarketmn.com/

We feature professionally trained and exceptionally talented members of the Chinese community who want to share Chinese culture, language, and the arts with campers. In addition to exploring Chinese dance, campers are introduced to various aspects of Chinese art and culture, with new programming each year. Last year’s theme was Animals!  Campers enjoyed arts and crafts, martial arts, dances–including lion dances, and stories and songs about Chinese animals. Our 2019 theme is tentatively titled Tea! and carries forward the themes we explored in our 2019 Annual Lunar New Year Production. There will still be plenty of arts and crafts, martial arts, cooking, and dancing! We will also continue our very popular field trips to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, interviews with Chinese elders, and camp performances.

Campers range in ages 5 to 16. Older campers are given opportunities to mentor others. In many cases CDT can offer teacher:camper ratios of 1:10 or even smaller. No prior dance experience is necessary. CAAM CDT offers optional Chinese Language Immersion activities, but one does not need to speak Chinese to attend the camp. Summer camp is also a great option for kids who’d like try Chinese Dance before committing to regular classes!

Event Website: https://www.caamcdt.org/summer-camps-classes-learn-more-now/
 

Join us this Sunday at the Hindu Temple of Minnesota in Maple Grove for a return to in-person health clinics! These clinics are free of charge and do not require preregistration. Simply walk in and select your services!

There will be free, confidential consultations with physicians. Also, this Sunday only, there will be Johnson & Johnson vaccines available!

Services Available: Medical Consults, Nutritional Consults, Chronic Disease Management, Medical Referrals, Blood Pressure Measurement, ECG Testing, Glucose Testing,A1C & Cholesterol Testing, Flu Shots, J&J Vaccines
 

PLACE: Hindu Temple of Minnesota, 10530 Troy Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55311

Join us at our resumed in-person health clinics! They are free, do not require preregistration, and open to all. Walk-ins only! No preregistration required. You will need to fill out a form upon arrival with your name, phone, ZIP code, and services you wish to receive.

Free, confidential consultations and referrals with a physician are available. Other services available are:
Blood pressure testing, Blood glucose testing BMI testing, Cholesterol testing (nominal charges apply), A1C testing (nominal charges apply)
 

Our mailing address is:
http://eepurl.com/jaeH

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