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Coronavirus: How South Korea 'crushed' the curve

Laura Bicker

May 10, 2020 |

BBC |

Broadcast TV Programs |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: South Korea

South Korea has effectively crushed the curve in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by using extensive tracking and tracing on its citizens. Using a combination of GPS tracking, monitoring CCTV footage, and even checking bank accounts to see where people visited, the government released that information publicly to track those who tested positive and warn those who might be at risk. Acknowledged as an invasion of privacy, it has also kept the country out of lockdown.

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Once the coronavirus 'epicenter,' this American city reversed course

Jason Kravarik Sara Sidner

May 08, 2020 |

CNN |

Broadcast TV Programs |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

When coronavirus first appeared in the United States, Seattle emerged as an epicenter, but just a few months later, the city and state have largely reduced the overall caseload. Local officials say that a unified approach, consisting of a combination of measured governmental action and strategic conversations between leaders and tech giants, was the key to slowing the spread while also gaining buy-in from state residents.

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'I might have died if they hadn't rescued me': life inside the new hotels for the homeless

Amelia Gentleman

May 07, 2020 |

The Guardian |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, London, England

Across England and Wales, over 5,000 individuals experiencing homelessness have found temporary accommodations in hotels. Paid for by the government as part of it’s COVID-19 relief efforts, hotels are working with social services to help provide housing, food, and other basic necessities to those going through housing insecurity. Not without challenges, the initiative has seen zero deaths from the pandemic but those working to help this initiative worry about the long-term.

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Government-Run Homeless Camps Could Come To LA

Matt Tinoco

May 07, 2020 |

LAist |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

In Los Angeles, a government-sanctioned camp has been developed for individuals experiencing housing insecurity. The camp, with around-the-clock security, offers residents water, meals, health care, and electrical outlets. While more have popped up as a response to slowing the spread of COVID-19 among those living on the streets, there have been arguments made for keeping them as a step toward more secure housing for individuals.

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Parts of Asia that relaxed restrictions without a resurgence in coronavirus cases did these three things

William Feuer

May 07, 2020 |

CNBC |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

South Korea and Hong Kong have been able to contain the coronavirus without imposing restrictive lockdowns by implementing an aggressive and widespread testing, data sharing and contact tracing regime. In the case of South Korea, the country was able to not just flatten the curve of coronavirus cases in only 20 days, but also maintain a decrease in cases even after a parliamentary election with record-setting turnout numbers.

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The Underground Efforts to Get Masks to Doctors

Anna Russell

May 07, 2020 |

The New Yorker |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Communities and medical professionals are working together to create their own mutual aid supply chain as shortages of personal protective equipment plague U.S. hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic. This "temporary but necessary" solution has helped disperse nearly 200,000 masks and thousands of gloves, gowns, goggles, and face shields to hospitals throughout the country by using using community members as the quality control and delivery team for equipment provided by local suppliers.

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In Contrast To Wyoming, Wind River Tribes Counter COVID-19 With Aggressive Measures

Savannah Maher

May 07, 2020 |

Wyoming Public Media |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Wyoming

Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes share land, and despite previous disagreements, they collaborated to create one of the state's most effective coronavirus testing clinics. 3,000 people from both tribes have been tested, about 30% of all tests done in Wyoming. The two nations have also helped residents, impacted by casino closures and sharp drops in oil and gas revenues, with special hunting seasons, food supply distributions, and providing quarantine housing. More testing has meant higher cases identified, which has led some to create a narrative blaming Native people for the spread of the virus.

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Catalyst Life Services provides masks to staff for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients

Tierra Thomas

May 07, 2020 |

Richland Source |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

Lip-reading is very important for clarification for those who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, but the masks mandated by the coronavirus pandemic hinder that. In response, the nonprofit Catalyst Life Services (which currently serves about 90 deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Richland County) created masks that feature a "window" over the mouth made of clear plastic so that the wearer stays protected and interpretable. So far the nonprofit has made 20 for their community and another 100 for local first responders, but they are looking for more donations and help going forward.

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Georgia Counties Quickly Deploy Ballot Drop Boxes, But How Long Will They Be Used?

Emil Moffat

May 06, 2020 |

WABE |

Radio |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Georgia

In an emergency COVID-19 measure, the Georgia allowed counties to deploy secure drop boxes for absentee ballots throughout the state. The drop boxes, which are emptied daily and under constant video surveillance, allow for contactless drop offs, without the use of postage.

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Coronavirus test sites are opening in East Oakland's most impacted neighborhoods

Sarah Belle Lin

May 06, 2020 |

Berkeleyside |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Oakland, California

Rather than send local residents to city-run testing sites in the East Bay of California, clinics in East Oakland are now running their own testing sites to better serve their community. Although one of the sites has already tested nearly 100 people and residents who are underinsured or uninsured can be tested for free, some believe the effort should have started much sooner.

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