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  • Seattle's Virus Success Shows What Could Have Been

    March 11, 2021 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    When Covid-19 cases began to be reported in Washington state, the state government – at the suggestion of local health officials – enacted some of the most stringent restrictions in the nation. Although these actions did not come without trade-offs, in Seattle, the strategy has resulted in "the lowest death rate of the 20 largest metropolitan regions in the country."

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  • How Rhode Island Fell to the Coronavirus

    March 05, 2021 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Rhode Island

    At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, Rhode Island was commended by many for keeping the case rate relatively low, but a combination of factors quickly reversed that trend. Although some reasons for the state's failure had to do with demographics – such as a heavily elderly population – other failures that could have been avoided included a general lack of precautions for medical staff who were treating potential, but unconfirmed Covid patients.

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  • How 5 universities tried to handle COVID-19 on campus

    February 23, 2021 |

    Science News |

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    Response Location: United States

    Universities are breeding grounds for COVID-19. In August and September they had to figure out the best way to test, control, and contain a virus on campus. Across the country universities launched a plethora of methods: weekly testing, staggered testing, training student health ambassadors, and even a community court. This article highlights the endeavors of 5 universities.

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  • One Case, Total Lockdown: Australia's Lessons for a Pandemic World

    February 01, 2021 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Australia, Sydney

    Australia's aggressive and strict protocols surrounding COVID-19 have helped the country to return to normalcy and avoid high death tolls and transmission rates, especially compared to the U.S. and Europe. Although the approach has included strict lockdowns, the community has reacted largely from a perspective of "short-term pain for collective gain."

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  • One peninsula tribe's journey through a year of coronavirus

    January 21, 2021 |

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    Response Location: United States, Taholah, Washington

    In Washington state, the Quinault Indian Nation has taken an aggressive and proactive approach to control the spread of COVID-19 amongst their community, and these efforts are showing success. Using a combination of tactics including contact tracing, closing the borders to their reservation, isolation procedures, and partnering with the local county, the tribal region has seen fewer cases compared to other areas.

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  • How Singapore Has Kept the Coronavirus Off Campus

    January 09, 2021 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: Singapore

    Singapore's aggressive pandemic response in conjunction with strict university rules has helped keep campuses free of COVID-19 cases so far. As a country, free testing and medical care has ensured that positive cases can be isolated quickly, while at the university level, the use of technology, zoning rules, and penalties for those who do not comply have worked to safeguard public health.

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  • ‘Slow Streets' Disrupted City Planning. What Comes Next?

    January 06, 2021 |

    Bloomberg CityLab |

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    Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

    When city planners rushed early in the pandemic to close streets to automobile traffic in order to give residents a safe space to roam outdoors, they ended up learning lessons entirely apart from their original goals rooted in public health and traffic safety. In Durham, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Oakland, community groups pushed back at the cities' initial failures to consider the opinions of communities of color whose neighborhoods were affected by the changes. The pushback led to collaborations and modified plans that redefined the problems at issue and the ways to address them.

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  • These nursing homes kept Covid-19 out for 7 months. Here's what caregivers learned

    January 04, 2021 |

    The Buffalo News |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    A handful of nursing homes in New York have been able to avoid an onslaught of COVID-19 cases by focusing on education and training of the staff and keeping their workforce stable and well-supplied. While these methods aren't silver bullets, the "culture of shared accountability and caring” has been crucial to the positive outcome thus far.

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  • Europe's coronavirus crisis is resurging. For months, 3 Nordic nations kept it under control — without lockdowns

    December 20, 2020 |

    CNN |

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    Response Location: Finland

    Finland, Norway, and Denmark are three countries that have largely been able to contain the spread of COVID-19 and keep average daily deaths low, by implementing some of the "most relaxed combinations of restrictions." Although the virus has not been entirely eradicated, the success so far has been tied to a high rate of public compliance, preventative measures, and clear communication.

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  • COVID-free nursing homes fought hard to keep virus out

    November 19, 2020 |

    North Carolina Health News |

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    Response Location: United States, North Carolina

    In North Carolina, nursing homes have largely been able to remain COVID-free due to proactive measures that focused on keeping residents safe. The facilities have been heavily relying on mask-wearing and social distancing but have also noted, "The surrounding community’s level of infection prevention and control as a prime factor in keeping long-term care facilities free from COVID-19."

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