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Statement: 1 million Americans dead from COVID-19

President Biden is acknowledging the loss of 1 million American lives to COVID-19 on Thursday. The Administration marks the sad milestone as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have risen across the United States in recent weeks, most sharply in the Northeast. 

Resource | COVID-19

PIRG urges Congress to approve COVID-19 funding

As we approach the grim milestone of 1 million Americans dead from COVID-19, we have a chance to put the worst of the crisis behind us. We can only do it if Congress approves additional funding to maintain all of the virus-fighting tools at our disposal. 

How to keep food safe during a power outage

Friday, January 28, 2022
By | Isabel Brown
Consumer Watchdog, Associate

When the power goes out, the food in your refrigerator and freezer can get up to temperatures that make it no longer safe to eat.

Dealing with winter storm Kenan: Protect yourself, your home and your finances

Friday, January 28, 2022
By | Teresa Murray
Consumer Watchdog

With the massive winter storm that's expected to hit the East Coast this weekend, here are some tips to help consumers protect themselves during and after a disaster, including how to spot possible opportunists, bad deals and con-artists.

Airlines choose money over safety with relaxed COVID policies

Thursday, January 27, 2022
By | Jacob van Cleef
Consumer Watchdog, Associate

Though reducing isolation periods saves airlines money, it is the most irresponsible choice that could lead to more employees and customers getting sick.

How to spot counterfeit N95, KN95 masks before you buy them

Saturday, January 15, 2022
By | Teresa Murray
Consumer Watchdog

You may be setting aside those cloth or surgical masks and shopping for some N95 masks or KN95s that are supposed to be widely available. But . . . there unfortunately are lots of counterfeit products out there too.
 

Another winter during COVID-19: How to stay safe and sound

Jan. 13, 2022

By Isabel Brown, Consumer Watchdog Associate

News Release | US PIRG | COVID-19

STATEMENT: President Biden’s new COVID-19 plan should help curb rampant spread of delta variant

President Joe Biden announced a sweeping plan Thursday to combat the highly transmissible delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19.

News Release | U.S. PIRG Education Fund | Consumer Tips, COVID-19

STATEMENT: Nursing home vaccine mandate will save lives

"We applaud the move to get more nursing home staff vaccinated. This will save lives."

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