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‘Cautious Optimism' From NY's First Experiment in COVID-19 Containment, New Rochelle

Marc Santia

March 27, 2020 |

WNBC-TV |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New Rochelle, New York

New Rochelle, New York, took early and strong measures to contain the COVID19 outbreak – closing schools, banning large gatherings, opening drive-thru testing. And while it’s still early, those measures are showing indications of success, slowing the rate of increased cases and moderating the influx of cases on the area’s health care system.

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As more Mass. first responders test positive for COVID-19, police and fire departments lean on each other to maintain services

Scott J. Croteau

March 26, 2020 |

MassLive |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

As communities work to contain the coronavirus outbreak, the risk for emergency responders to contract the illness is high; but in Massachusetts, departments are putting new practices and plans into place to address this. From changing the way police respond to calls, to creating a backfill system if or when officers are quarantined, the departments are working to keep both their responders and their communities healthy.

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How South Korea Reined In The Outbreak Without Shutting Everything Down

Jason Beaubien

March 26, 2020 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Singapore, Singapore

South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong have all acted in ways that show it is possible to effectively manage the COVID-19 outbreak without shutting down an entire country. The common thread may be that all three countries have dealt with previous coronaviruses: MERS and SARS. This helped them start testing early, limit travel effectively, and track movement and subsequently quarantine people who came into contact with the virus - thus limiting the spread and keeping infected numbers relatively low.

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Promising improvements in Asia while Europe continues to battle COVID-19

Byron Pitts

March 26, 2020 |

ABC News (American Broadcasting Company) |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: South Korea

Although the United States, Spain, and Italy are still working to contain the coronavirus outbreak, countries across Asia have seen some success. By implementing rapid intervention and widespread testing, places such as South Korea and Taiwain have seen a decrease in cases and have begun steps to lift some of the restrictions that were in place.

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What is South Korea doing to quickly detect COVID-19 cases and what can we learn from it?

José Carlos Cordero Cote

March 25, 2020 |

La Noticia |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: South Korea, Daegu

South Korea’s rapid response to COVID-19 shares many successes that can be duplicated by other countries. Its main advantage came from its ability to create tests rapidly, which could happen quickly because of preparedness changes made after the 2015 MERS outbreak. It then scaled up drive-through testing, information-sharing about infected individuals’ location, and social distancing measures.

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Lessons From Singapore, Hong Kong And South Korea's Response To Coronavirus

Hilary McQuilkin Meghna Chakrabarti

March 25, 2020 |

WBUR |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Singapore

Singapore, Hong Kong, and South Korea have each seen success through their efforts to contain the coronavirus. Using methods such as aggressive isolation methods that include penalties, contact tracing and rapid intervention strategies that were in place from previously dealing with other communicable diseases, the lessons these countries have learned could provide information for countries still struggling to slow the spread.

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Amazon, Startups See Surge in Demand for Automation Tech Amid Pandemic

Kevin McLaughlin

March 25, 2020 |

The Information |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

As companies look to stay economically viable and responsive to customers during the coronavirus pandemic, many are beginning to turn to automation as a way to fill jobs that would have humans working too closely together. From Amazon's cloud-based call center service to autonomous robots that can cook, the coronavirus crisis has created a pathway for technological advancements to be put to use.

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Lesson from South Korea on how to slow the spread

T. J. Holmes

March 24, 2020 |

Good Morning America |

Broadcast TV Programs |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

South Korea has reported a reduction of new coronavirus cases thanks in part to rapid government regulations, widespread testing, and increased transparency. While other countries, such as the United States, have made a practice of only testing those showing symptoms, South Korea's success is linked to broader testing, contact tracing and alerting those who have possibly been in contact with an infected person.

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Angeleno offers free laundry service for the homeless, sews face masks to donate amid coronavirus

Madeleine Brand

March 24, 2020 |

KCRW |

Podcast |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

In Los Angeles, city officials are working to repurpose recreational buildings to house those experiencing homelessness, in the hopes of containing the spread of coronavirus. The city and shelters are also partnering with a mobile laundry truck, which has been in operation for years serving low-income communities and those who are experiencing homelessness, to provide free laundry for those who visit.

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Voting by Mail Would Reduce Coronavirus Transmission but It Has Other Risks

Jessica Huseman

March 24, 2020 |

ProPublica |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

As the COVID19 pandemic continues, officials are looking ahead to the United States’ presidential election in November and considering mail-in ballots. While it is a limited-contact way of voting, it presents massive challenges in terms of scaling. Things like infrastructure, cost, and voter privacy and fraud have to be considered, which is why states are turning to those who have had some success already, like Minnesota and Montana, to learn from.

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