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October 22, 2021 0

Halloween happenings in Salem

Nicknamed “Witch City” for its infamous 1692 witch trials, Salem, Massachusetts is a global epicenter for halloween festivities. The city hosts a month-long halloween celebration (Haunted Happenings) beginning with a grand parade all around the city. Then, as the month progresses, vendors, decorations and performers start to spread. Even with a short walk around downtown, themed shops, historic sites, and famous attractions can be found. Typically, Salem would welcome more than half a million tourists during halloween season alone (nearly […]

September 17, 2021 0

Mask mandates make comebacks in Massachusetts

by Sampan Staff

With the Delta variant of COVID-19 on the rise in Massachusetts, Boston and the surrounding areas are all updating their face mask requirements. Masks are to be worn in public indoor spaces and municipal buildings, as well as in some private spaces where people from varying households can gather. In schools, Education Commissioner Jeff Riley was given the greenlight to reinstate the mask requirement for K-12 schools through October 1. Masks are still required on public transportation, in MBTA stations, […]

April 16, 2021 0

Five tips for securing Covid-19 vaccine appointments

by guest

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) By James C. Appleby In the United States, more than eight in 10 Covid-19 deaths have occurred among those of us aged 65 or above. This sobering statistic sheds light on just how devastating this pandemic has been for older Americans, and far too many have lost loved ones to this disease. Thankfully, a post-Covid-19 world is coming into view in the distance. Americans now have access to three safe and extremely effective vaccines, and reports show that cases […]

Tufts Medical Center vaccinates staff member

April 16, 2021 0

Chinatown prepares for MA Phase 3 vaccine distribution

by Shira Laucharoen

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) On April 19, the City of Boston will be moving into Phase 3 of the coronavirus vaccine distribution, meaning that individuals 16 years of age and older will be eligible. According to Health and Human Services Chief Marty Martinez, Asian Americans in Boston are getting vaccinated at a similar rate as white residents, and with the new phase approaching, he said that he is hopeful there will be strong vaccination turnout from this population. “For people of color across […]

March 5, 2021 0

Vaccine rollout racial inequalities persist in Massachusetts and the nation

by Martin Ma (馬笑喻)

In some ways COVID 19 has brought all together in our vulnerability, but in other ways it has again reflected our stark differences and the existence of institutional racism all around us. A new coalition “Vaccine Equity Now! Coalition” has brought together public health experts, civil rights, and social justice leaders to collectively address the racial inequalities that exist in the coronavirus distribution in Massachusetts. According to recent data from the Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA), white residents had received […]

February 19, 2021 0

Douzo owner Jack Huang on persevering through the pandemic

by Carey Lin

Boston Chinatown restaurants are some of the worst-hit businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several places have closed down without knowing if they will reopen again. What many businesses had thought would be a temporary closure a year ago still remains today. Douzo Sushi Owner Jack Huang said, “Asian restaurants actually took a big hit. In general, the hospitality industry has been destroyed.” Despite that, Huang’s business has persevered, and he shared in an interview with Sampan how they managed to […]

February 19, 2021 0

PPP: round 2 changes geared towards small businesses

by Carey Lin

Since the pandemic began, local economies and neighborhoods have seen devastating challenges as businesses struggle to remain open or adjust to this new environment. The hospitality industry took the worst hit, with the number of open businesses decreased to 54.6% and a 64% decrease in revenue for small businesses in the industry. In Boston Chinatown, Relationship Manager at Citizens Bank, Herb Wong said, “I know a lot of business owners, they are struggling. They asked me, ‘Hey should we close […]

February 5, 2021 0

Tufts Medical Center talks COVID-19 vaccine efficacy & roll-out

by Carey Lin

About a year since the first outbreak of the coronavirus, vaccines countering the virus have finally begun rolling out. However, there has been a lot of confusion and concern about the efficacy of the vaccine and the method in which it is available to the public. Sampan had the opportunity to interview Dr. Helen Boucher, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Tufts Medical Center (TMC) to address some of these concerns. Dr. Boucher has been at the frontlines in managing responses […]

I don't know what to major in, although I hope that when collaborative work is needed, it won't require the zoom platform

December 18, 2020 0

How COVID-19 impacts youths’ future career decisions

by guest

By Karen Mai and Mandy Sun The pandemic has influenced the youth, in particular as some of the most affected by the pandemic. As college applications and decisions are right around the corner, students are confronted with choosing their path in this soon to be post-pandemic world. In fact, many students are lost in deciding their future. COVID-19 has made it harder for students to choose a college with the right fit and the chance to explore their future professions. […]

December 18, 2020 0

COVID-19 economy suggests long term implications on job market

by Jun Li

The job market has steadily been stabilizing after a sharp decline in March and April due to COVID-19. Additionally, the stock market is at an all-time high despite America currently undergoing its largest COVID-19 spike since the beginning of the pandemic. According to the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, after nonfarm jobs fell by 20.5 million in April, beginning in May, jobs have been steadily rising. From May to November, employment has risen by about 12 million. In regards […]

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