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Telemedicine Arrives in the U.K.: ‘10 Years of Change in One Week'

Benjamin Mueller

April 04, 2020 |

The New York Times |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, London

Social distancing is as necessary to protect healthcare providers as it is anyone else, so primary care providers in the U.K. are begrudgingly making the move to telemedicine—meeting with and diagnosing patients over a video call. Neighborhood doctors say the new approach saves them time, and telemedicine companies say that demand and orders have increased over 70%. Doctors have also set up "dirty zones" to check possibly infected patients, and "safe zones" to see patients with other ailments.

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Members of NYC's running clubs run errands for needy during coronavirus pandemic

Brian Niemietz

April 04, 2020 |

New York Daily News |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Runners in New York City are no longer able to freely exercise in public parks due to the number of other people now seeking escape in the parks during the quarantine. To compensate—and to lend a hand—a group of runners are now doing "runs" for people in need to pharmacies and other essential businesses to fetch supplies. Right now most of the errands run are for other members of the club, but they are also available for non-runners.

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Coronavirus turned these costumers into Hollywood's 'mask crusaders'

Anousha Sakoui

April 04, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The cast and crew members of Hollywood are suffering from the coronavirus social distancing mandates, but the costumers among them are contributing to the shortage of masks during the pandemic. It started when costumer Nickolaus Brown rallied 250 designers, sewers, and cutters to make masks on Facebook. When the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Union got involved, they produced 3,500 to 4,000 cloth masks for healthcare providers. Another group, called "Mask Crusaders,” has about 100 members and produces makeshift N95 masks. Both are working to grow their reach, quality, and production.

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Coronavirus Florida: Mobile showers offer hygiene protection for vulnerable Tent City homeless

Joe Capozzi

April 04, 2020 |

Palm Beach Post |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, West Palm Beach, Florida

For the homeless, practicing proper social distancing and good hygiene can be nearly impossible, so an organization called Shower the People is bringing mobile showers to one tent encampment in Florida. Hot showers allow people to disinfect themselves and fight off the virus, but many homeless people simply do not have access to basic hygiene.

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This Is What The South Korean Government Comfort Package For Quarantined People Looks Like

Judita Kusaitytė

April 03, 2020 |

Bored Panda |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: South Korea

As told through the words of citizens on social media, this article lays out a number of ways the government of South Korean has been able to contain the virus. A notable thing is the care package mailed to everyone, containing hygiene essentials such as face masks and hand sanitizer, fresh produce, quarantine garbage disposal instructions, and a letter expressing concern for people’s well being. This cuts down on people in quarantine leaving home to shop for essentials. Other tactics include rapid testing and follow-up with infected patients.

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Mapping How Cities Are Reclaiming Street Space

Laura Bliss

April 03, 2020 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Some of the strategies urban sustainability proponents have promoted for years are now being used to manage traffic patterns during the coronavirus outbreak and ensure that essential workers can safely get to work. Could these temporary measures lead to a less car-dependent future?

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With Nothing To 'Fall Back On,' Santa Monica College Food Giveaway Helps Some Students Survive

Adolfo Guzman-Lopez

April 03, 2020 |

LAist |

Radio |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Santa Monica, California

In the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, California community college, Santa Monica College, organized a pop-up, drive-thru food giveaway for its students. The resources were funded with help from the Santa Monica College Foundation, and each student received non-perishables, ready-to-eat meals, and bakery items.

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In responding to coronavirus shutdowns, Chicago charter schools go their own way

Yana Kunichoff

April 03, 2020 |

Chalkbeat |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

When the pandemic forced schools to cancel in-person classes, the pivot to virtual lessons had to be fast and efficient. In Chicago, three charter school networks were able to make the switch quickly, while innovating ways to address some challenges like students with limited or no internet access, devices shared between multiple siblings, and one-on-one time with pupils.

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With N95s in short supply, Lafayette General is sourcing disposable masks from surgical wraps

Leslie Turk

April 03, 2020 |

The Current (Louisiana) |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Lafayette, Louisiana

Personal protective equipment has been in short supply as the pandemic caught the United States off guard. In an effort to fill the gap, a company in Louisiana called Action Specialties has been manufacturing disposable masks for healthcare workers using the blue sterilization wrap that was used to package medical instruments. There is a large supply of the wrap because demand has been down during the pandemic, so they have been working full time to produce 8,000 disposable masks each week. The masks produced will then go be distributed to hospital workers at Lafayette General Health Hospital.

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Rural food banks struggle to meet increased need with fewer volunteers

Emma Epperly

April 03, 2020 |

The Spokesman-Review |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Stevens County, Washington

The Loon Lake Food Bank & Resource Center is a rural food bank that has pivoted its model in response to the novel coronavirus. They are now operating a drive-through system that gives away hundreds of boxes of free food to those who need it, and they also get supplies through a “food recovery” system with local grocery stores. The operation is continuing to expand but still desperately needs more volunteers.

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