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We are shaken, saddened, and outraged at what we’ve witnessed in our country. In response to yesterday’s disturbing events, the CEO of redventures, Healthline Media’s parent company, has released this message, continued below:⁠ .⁠ “When I think about what makes this country great — and why I chose to live and build a business here — I’m reminded that this fragile concept of Democracy is a verb, not a noun. We must condemn injustice and actively work toward the dream of what we can and should be together.” — Ric Elias _ricelias

1 in 3 🧕🏾👩🏻👩🏼‍🦰 around the 🌍 experience physical or sexual violence by: A husband A boyfriend An intimate partner A lover A parent A relative A colleague A boss A stranger We must #ENDviolence! 👉https://t.co/xbopfRqzJP https://t.co/7KguZ0U5Ax

120 million girls & young women under 20 years of age have suffered some form of forced sexual contact. It's time to #EndViolence against girls & young women. 👉https://t.co/38phD5VxTF https://t.co/wsdlOKI6EB

Yearly half of the 🌐’s children (approx. 1 billion) are affected by physical, sexual or psychological violence, suffering injuries, disabilities & death, because countries have failed to follow established strategies to #EndViolence against children. 👉 https://t.co/38phD5VxTF https://t.co/pAiWRfgEwf

New @CDCMMWR finds U.S. counties with large colleges or universities saw a 56% increase in #COVID19 cases after starting in-person classes this fall. Students, faculty, & staff should wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, & avoid gatherings to slow the spread. https://t.co/rPhI7viiuX https://t.co/4D8am9rSpb

Nearly 3 in 4 children (300 million) aged 2-4 years regularly suffer physical punishment and/or psychological violence at the hands of parents and caregivers. It's time to #EndViolence against children. 👉https://t.co/38phD5VxTF https://t.co/14yr7qjL1p

As of January 4, national forecasts predict that 12,900 to 24,900 new #COVID19 deaths will be reported during the week ending January 30. These forecasts predict 405,000 to 438,000 total COVID-19 deaths in the United States by January 30. More: https://t.co/Ft6cgmaMPX. https://t.co/0qBRmyns1K

If you are experiencing violence during #COVID19: 👋🏾 Reach out to supportive family, friends or neighbours 📞 Call a hotline or access information online if possible 🆘 Seek out local services for survivors https://t.co/B0XjiK0h6q

Violence against women takes multiple forms and can be physical, sexual, and psychological 👉 https://t.co/xbopfRqzJP #ENDviolence against women and girls! https://t.co/6CCZUzyhza

LIVE: Q&A on #COVID19 vaccines with Dr @Kate_L_OBrien and Dr Alejandro Cravioto. #AskWHO https://t.co/CROjdLn3sW

Violence can negatively affect women’s physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health, and may increase the risk of acquiring #HIV in some settings. 👉https://t.co/xbopfRqzJP https://t.co/Z8dQQxsYQI

Here's how health systems can help women survivors of violence during #COVID19:   🤝 Identify & share information on support services 👩‍👧‍👧 Establish referral linkages 📋 Find out what survivors of violence need and how best to reach them safely   https://t.co/eQdlN4BJBo

If you are experiencing violence at home during #COVID19 and need to leave in a hurry: 🏘️ Identify a friend, neighbour, relative or shelter you can go to 🔀 Plan how to get there 🎒 Keep ready essential personal items to take with you #EndViolence https://t.co/L3ymT166Qe

Preventing violence against women begins with RESPECT.   The RESPECT framework highlights 7 strategies to #EndViolence against women 👵🧕👩🏽👩🏾‍🦱👩‍🦳👩‍🦱   👉https://t.co/ztNbIkGSKy https://t.co/m5YZcHjrTU

.@CDCMMWR shows @healthvermont looked into #COVID19 testing data and found allowing people with no symptoms & a negative COVID-19 viral test on or after 7 days of quarantine to end quarantine is effective, & it supports CDC’s options to shorten quarantine. https://t.co/Ay1OPardio https://t.co/yhFTfaoLVK