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Strategies by Asian Nations to Stop COVID-19

José Carlos Cordero Cote

April 07, 2020 |

La Noticia |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Singapore

Several Asian nations have successfully slowed the spread of coronavirus and may now offer lessons for the U.S. and Europe. Although each took its own approach, commonalities included governmental oversight, early intervention in public policies and business, widespread testing, and information management.

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Swiss lead way with crisis loans to small businesses

Sam Jones

April 06, 2020 |

Financial Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Switzerland

The Swiss government's economic stimulus package for small business is being lauded around the world for its speed and efficiency. They have pledged $40 billion in emergency loans to support small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. The application is only a page long, the loan is interest-free, and businesses receive the money almost immediately. Their success is credited to their insular network of businesses and political elites that made the rollout exceptionally quick.

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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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How South Korea Solved Its Face Mask Shortage

E. Tammy Kim

April 01, 2020 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: South Korea

To combat a shortage of protective masks caused by the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, the South Korea government implemented "significant market interventions." The government began purchasing masks from manufacturers, allocating a certain number primarily to pharmacies to distribute, and informed the public that they were to "buy two masks per week on an assigned weekday, depending on their year of birth."

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Social distancing works. The earlier the better, California and Washington data show.

Heather Kelly Geoffrey A. Fowler Reed Albergotti

April 01, 2020 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

California and Washington were both early to adopt social distancing measures in the United States as a response to the coronavirus pandemic, and are now emerging as successful models for how this protocol could work if enacted early. Although these states have not been immune to a heavy caseload, they have not experienced the spikes that have overwhelmed the hospitals in states like New York.

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Taiwan's aggressive efforts are paying off in fight against COVID-19

Nick Schifrin

April 01, 2020 |

PBS NewsHour |

Broadcast TV Programs |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: Taiwan

Due to its proximity to China, experts forcasted that Taiwan would experience a high number of coronavirus cases, but aggressive intervention strategies have kept the overall caseload much lower than expected. New regulations, especially focused on people traveling through the airport – such as enrolling travelers in a national coronavirus database, taking their temperature in the airport, and mandating a two-week quarantine – granted the government the capability of being able to track the spread of potential incoming cases.

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‘There Will Be Enough for Everyone': Berlin Distributes €500 Million to Artists and Freelancers Within Four Days of Launching Its Grant Program

Kate Brown

March 31, 2020 |

Artnet |

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Response Location: Germany, Berlin

In Berlin, Germany, the local government acted rapidly to deploy 500 million euros worth of grant money to freelancers and small businesses within days of setting up the fund. Despite a rocky launch and some residual concerns over data breaches, the grants, ranging from 5,000 euros to 15,000, have kept the local economy afloat for now.

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The push to get vital COVID-19 information to Arizonans who don't speak English

Miranda Cyr Alexa Fuenmayor

March 31, 2020 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

In the U.S., service announcements about the spread of coronavirus were originally only released in English, so local governments, organizations, and news outlets across the nation have stepped in to help non-English speakers to access the information. Some are using TV and social media to offer translations while others called on the CDC to address the concern which prompted the organization to release translations.

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State Legislatures Scramble to Meet in the Age of Coronavirus

Kate Elizabeth Queram

March 30, 2020 |

Route Fifty |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York

Across the United States, local and state legislators are passing resolutions to make sure they can continue to serve their communities while keeping themselves safe from COVID-19. From convening in bigger spaces, like basketball arenas to allowing for voting from separate rooms or via video or teleconference, public servants are working to make sure they can continue to pass emergency legislation for their communities.

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Technology To Clean And Reuse PPE Is Being Deployed To Hotspot Hospitals

Paige Pfleger

March 30, 2020 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, Ohio-based Battelle labs has created the Critical Care Decontamination System that can clean as many as 80,000 of personal protective equipment at once. The system, which was fast-tracked by the FDA for approval, is modular and scalable, so it can be shipped to locations around the country.

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