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Local Groups Sew Face Masks During Shortage

Jack Binder

April 07, 2020 |

Grady Newsource |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

Citizens across Northeast Georgia are participating in grassroots community efforts to help supply masks for health workers. A Facebook group called, "Mask Making for Athens Area Healthcare Workers," is providing guidance and support in a myriad of ways— from sewing masks, delivering masks, or teaching others how to sew. The group has donated over 2,400 masks to 30 organizations and have received requests for over 4,400 more masks.

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Ashland residents are using 3D printers to manufacture face shields

Tracy Leturgey

April 07, 2020 |

Ashland Source |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Ohio

In Ashland County, Ohio, approximately 20 owners of 3-D printers are manufacturing face shields for employees at area nursing homes and hospitals, and plan to shift production for retail and restaurant workers too. The 3-D printer owners coordinate their response through the Ashland County Open Source COVID-19 Medical Supplies Facebook Group.

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‘Dial-A-Priest': Episcopal Clergy Offering Final Prayers Remotely

Jackie Bensen

April 07, 2020 |

WRC-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Alexandria, Virginia

Connecting to a priest—by video or telephone—can offer relief to those dying alone. The Virginia Theological Seminary and General Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, recently launched Dial-A-Priest, a service that allows patients to pray with Episcopal priests. The hotline connects callers to a network of priests on duty to offer final prayer services, 24-hours a day.

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‘The doctor won't see you now.' Rethinking health care delivery in a crisis.

Lenora Chu

April 06, 2020 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

To contain the coronavirus and manage overwhelmed health care systems, nurses and doctors are returning from retirement, recent medical graduates are being asked to report early to their hospitals and telehealth is gaining viability and validity. Across the world, nations are working to rapidly reform the health care system to better care for this influx of patients, and some of these changes may last beyond the pandemic.

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Hugs and snack time over video: How Indianapolis preschools go virtual

Stephanie Wang

April 06, 2020 |

Chalkbeat |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Indianapolis, Indiana

Preschool teachers in Indianapolis are helping their young students cope with the sudden changes in their learning environment by focusing on activities that nurture their students and reinforce some elements of normalcy and routine. During their virtual school interactions, students participate in show and tell, focus on important lessons that reinforce basic skills and incorporate family members. Offline, the schools are also helping to address families' basic needs by sharing food resources.

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As courts close for the coronavirus, officials and advocates adjust to protect domestic violence victims

Vinny Vella

April 06, 2020 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stay-at-home orders keep us safe against the risk of infection, but for those suffering from domestic abuse they are no safe haven. The city of Philadelphia is working to let people know that services are still available despite the pandemic, although these services have had to adapt to the new circumstances. Some examples include special hotlines and FaceTime calls with judges for hearings. They also have a rotation of judges on call to deal with protection-from-abuse applications. There are also advocates and services outside the court system, like Philadelphia Legal Assistance.

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Orange County Lab Runs Coronavirus Tests in 90 Minutes

Renee Eng

April 06, 2020 |

Spectrum News 1 SoCal |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Cypress, California

Three people in Orange County came together to fill the gap in testing in their area. A surgeon named Dr. Yalamanchili, a scientist named Dr. Chris Crock, and a laboratory owner named Michelle Huston joined forces to create an independent testing lab that can produce results in only 90 minutes. Right now the lab is conducting up to 100 tests a day, and the three of them are also encouraging others to open independent labs to fill the gaps.

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Coronavirus In Colorado: Virtual Reality Helps Nurses, Doctors Respond To Emergencies

Jeff Todd

April 06, 2020 |

KCNC-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

As the coronavirus pandemic forces healthcare workers to perform potentially critical duties that they are not used to, a company named Health Scholars is adapting its training software from virtual reality to internet websites. Their program offers simulated experiences for healthcare workers to learn how to respond in varied situations, though they have adapted it to train all healthcare workers in advanced cardiac life-support. The company is offering $1 million in grants to get their software to as many as 14,000 healthcare providers so far and has already been sent to hospitals in NY and MI.

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Penn alums use 3-D printers to make face masks for local medical workers

Jessica Press

April 06, 2020 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A group of University of Pennsylvania alums are working together to combine their skills and knowledge to make 3-D printed NIH-approved face shields for healthcare workers to use during the coronavirus pandemic. After using crowdfunding to support the project, and working with healthcare workers to perfect the design, the group is now being asked to send their face shields throughout the country.

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Cancer Support Group Helps Each Other During Quarantine

Parker Collins

April 06, 2020 |

Spectrum News 1 SoCal |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Redondo Beach, California

Immunocompromized individuals are under stricter guidelines to not leave their homes during the coronavirus because they are more susceptible to contracting the virus, but that can leave many feeling isolated. To manage that isolation for cancer patients, the nonprofit Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach is using online technology to connect community members through support groups.

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