(PASCO, WA)
What? Hispanic
leaders from across the state, Franklin PUD and the Benton-Franklin Health
District have partnered to address the COVID-19 crisis affecting the Latino
community in Benton and Franklin counties. The speakers will encourage people
to wear masks, encourage social distancing and educate residents on the health
risks of COVID-19.
When?
Monday, June 29th at 5:00 p.m.
Where?
Pasco Farmers Market on 4th and Lewis in Pasco, Washington adjacent
to Viera’s Bakery and across the Pasco Specialty Kitchen.
Why? Our goal is to encourage mask-wearing &
good social distancing practices in the Hispanic community. COVID-19 is
spreading rapidly through the Hispanic community for various reasons. Many are
essential workers, thousands are part of the agricultural industry and many
come from large families where social distancing is a challenge. We are not
blaming the Hispanic community for the spread. Everyone must do their part to
defeat COVID-19.
Who will speak? Pasco Mayor Saul Martinez, Dr. Amy Person (BFHD),
Dr. Raul Garcia (ER Doctor Lourdes), Martin Valadez (TCHCC President) Gabriel
Portugal (President DPDA) LBA, WA State Legislator Alex Ybarra, Ana Peralta (Pasco
Community Leader).
What will be said? Leaders will ask people from the Hispanic community
to wear masks, practice social distancing and educate them on the risks of
COVID-19.
Will it be conducted in English and Spanish? Yes all speakers are bilingual and will speak in
English and Spanish.
Will there be Q & A when the news conference
is over? Yes each speaker is available,
except for Dr. Garcia, he has to leave for a scheduled engagement.
