Activists are worried that as concerns remain focused on the coronavirus, the Trump administration and other governments may work behind-the-scenes to restrict elements of reproductive healthcare
and joined the Fund as a helpline volunteer; she was moved by the knowledge that a lack of sex education and a lack of health insurance had hindered her ability to advocate for her own sexual health. In her work, she has already seen the economic impact of coronavirus on young people’s reproductive autonomy.
“Some of us are not getting our stimulus checks because we’re still in college, or because we’re still considered dependents,” she said. “Many of us aren’t working and don’t get money — and even if we are supposed to get stimulus checks, they .” Without this government assistance, Torres explained, some young people have said they’re forced to choose between paying rent or paying for their abortion, a dilemma that has already been the reality for many folks pre-COVID.In addition to the chaos brought on by reduced incomes, out of pocket medical costs, and familial economic struggles, housing instability is also impacting young people’s access to HIV management, birth control prescriptions, and more.
COVID-19’s ravaging of the global economy has also resulted in a record-breaking number of U.S. workers filing for unemployment: At least 26 million people, in the middle of a historic public health crisis have either lost employer-provided health insurance or the necessary income to pay for out of pocket medical expenses. They’re understandably worried about paying for rent, food, and other necessities — adding health care needs is one more burden with limited options.
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