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South Korea took rapid, intrusive measures against Covid-19 – and they worked

Alexis Dudden Andrew Marks

March 20, 2020 |

The Guardian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: South Korea

As South Korea became aware of the enevetible spread of the coronavirus, the government was able to quickly act due to having an emergency plan in place from battling the SARS epidemic in 2003. This allowed for the testing to be conducted early on – and not just those exhibiting symptoms – and also activated a temporary provision that offered a subsidy to those that had to self-isolate.

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For the rural elderly, it can take a village

Keith Hammonds Myers Reece

March 19, 2020 |

The Boulder Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Kalispell, Montana

Rural communities throughout the United States are experimenting with a Boston-based senior-assistance program that implements a shared-services approach to senior care. Although barriers to creating connectivity in isolated rural regions can be more challenging than in more urbanized cities, rural areas in Colorado and Montana are finding ways to make it work.

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Farming Insects to Save Lemurs

Andy Isaacson

March 19, 2020 |

bioGraphic |

Multi-Media |

Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Madagascar

In Madagascar, insect researchers, regional conservationists, and humanitarian organizations have teamed up to promote the farming of crickets as a way to help preserve forests, save animals, and fight malnutrition. Although the pilot project is still fairly new, it has been well-received my communities and studies have already shown that consuming cricket powder has substantial benefits for children who are underweight.

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2 regions of Italy took different approaches to fighting the coronavirus. Their results show that widespread testing and early social distancing really work.

Holly Secon

March 19, 2020 |

Business Insider |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Italy, Veneto

As the coronavirus outbreak swept Italy, two regions took two different approaches that now offer for a case study for social distancing and widespread testing. The region of Veneto, which implemented widespread testing and strict quarantine measures early on, "has seen a slower rate of increase in new cases and deaths," that the region of Lombardy which comparitively has seen their hospitals become overwhelmed.

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How China and South Korea's battle with coronavirus offers glimmer of hope

Ian Molyneaux

March 19, 2020 |

My London |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Taiwan

While some places such as the United Kingdom and London struggle to slow the spread of coronavirus, other countries such as China, South Korea, and Taiwan, have managed to contain the virus through fast-acting government regulations. Although each country's strategy looks different – China enacted a strict lock-down, while South Korea implemented widespread testing – they all acted rapidly to intervene.

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Why drive-through testing is such an important tool in the coronavirus fight

Kristin Toussaint

March 18, 2020 |

FastCompany |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Palo Alto, California

Drive-through coronavirus testing sites aren't just safer for all involved, they're also more efficient. Although the limited exposure to hospital personnel and other patients is critical for slowing the spread, drive-throughs, and walk-up tents also allow for more people to be tested at a faster rate by eliminating barriers such as patient intake.

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How the U.S. can defeat coronavirus: Heed Asia's lessons from past epidemics

Simon Denyer Shibani Mahtani

March 18, 2020 |

The Washington Post |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: South Korea

As much of Europe and the United States are still in the early stages of trying to contain the coronavirus, countries in Asia offer several lessons in mitigation strategies. Rapid government intervention and regulation helped to slow the spread in Taiwan while in South Korea, increased transparency and mass testing – made possible because the country opened the process to the private sector – have shown to have helped flatten the curve of transmission.

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A Pandemic And A Parade: What 1918 tells us about flattening the curve

Zach Toombs

March 18, 2020 |

Newsy |

Documentary |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

Enacting social distancing and mass closures of schools, businesses, and other industries during the times of virus outbreaks has been shown to slow the waves of infection, as first witnessed during the era of the Spanish Flu when one American city acted proactively while another did not. In the context of the coronavirus pandemic, areas that began social distancing practices sooner are already reporting a flattened curve of cases, which helps hospitals avoid overcrowding.

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Coronavirus cases have dropped sharply in South Korea. What's the secret to its success?

Dennis Normile

March 17, 2020 |

Science Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

As many countries grapple with the best way to contain the spread of coronavirus, South Korea has risen as an example of what a successful approach could look like. The country has among the highest rates of per-capita testing, which was feasible due to preparations made in the wake of the MERS epidemic in 2015. By leaning on data and enforcing quarantines, the country has slowed the spread, and protected health care workers, too.

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How Vietnam Learned From China's Coronavirus Mistakes

Trien Vinh Le Huy Quynh Nguyen

March 17, 2020 |

The Diplomat |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Vietnam

China has seen success in containing the coronavirus through strict governmental oversight but when the virus made its way to Vietnam – a country with similar rule – the government enacted more transparent approaches and relied on social networks to mitigate the spread. Although it is yet to be seen if one methodology was superior to the other, Vietnam's strategy of accountability and transparency has "proved to be effective and furnished positive results."

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