| Dear Dear, I'm sure you've seen the news. Cases in India and Brazil are on the rise. But thanks to supporters like you, relief is making it to families in need. Together with you, Catholic Relief Services and our partners around the world are working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent risk, save lives and bolster recovery in high-risk communities. The current crises in India and Brazil highlight the heightened risks facing vulnerable families and communities—and the role of CRS and our local partners in response. Yesterday, India reported the world's highest daily caseload, with over 300,00 new cases. Hospitals and medical facilities across the country are beyond capacity, having run out of oxygen and intensive care beds. CRS and our partners have provided people with food assistance and hygiene kits. We have also provided psychological first aid for those dealing with distress, anxiety and loss. 
Meanwhile, Brazil accounts for 30% of new COVID-19 cases globally. It is also home to an increasing number of immune-resistant and highly contagious variants. Rural and urban health systems are in total collapse, and intensive care units for treating COVID-19 have reached critical occupancy levels. Because of donors like you, families have received months of hygiene and sanitation material, as well as vital and accurate information on how the virus is transmitted and how to prevent its spread. But your help is still needed. Your gifts help rush efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, bolster the capacity of local health responders, and assist extremely vulnerable families as they manage the impact of the pandemic on their lives. CRS and our Catholic partners also remain trusted sources of information—which, at a time of fear and misinformation, is truly lifesaving. Peace and light, | 
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Sean L. Callahan
President & CEO
Catholic Relief Services
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