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DPHSS Director Discusses Hold up of SNAP Benefits, Latest COVID Cases, & Church Services, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on May 1, 2020

Director of Department of Public Health & Social Services (DPHSS), Linda Denorcey talks about delays of SNAP benefits, updates in terms of COVID-19 testing, and talks with Catholic church to allow some services to resume.

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