Updates
Statement from President Biden on Omicron
AP-NORC Poll: Virus Fears Linger for Vaccinated Older Adults
Minnesota Surpasses 700K Coronavirus Infections
SNAP Benefits Helped Older Adults Avoid Food Insecurity During Pandemic
COVID Vaccine Protection Wanes Within Six Months – UK Researchers
U.S. to Advise Boosters for Most Americans 8 Months After Vaccination
What to Know About the Delta and Delta Plus Coronavirus Variants
COVID-19 poses particular challenges for seniors.
Not only are seniors more susceptible to the disease, but keeping their financial, health and food security stable is a priority. The National Committee wants Americans to have the latest information about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. This page will be updated regularly so please keep checking back.
Coronavirus Variants of Concern
New variants of SARS-CoV-2 are rapidly spreading through the U.S. These coronavirus variants are being studied because they may be more transmissible, cause more severe disease, or reduce the efficacy of current vaccines. The LIVE tracker from AXIOS keeps you updated with the key information you need to know.
Advocacy
Letter Endorsing Taxpayer Research and Coronavirus Knowledge Act (TRACK Act)
Summary of Key Provisions in the House-Passed HEROES Act
Letter Supporting the BENES Act
Letter Regarding Coronavirus Relief Phase Four
Protecting Seniors During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Summary of Key Provisions in Bipartisan
Coronavirus Bill Agreement