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Germany Has Relatively Few Deaths From Coronavirus. Why?

Anna Sauerbrey

March 28, 2020 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Germany

Although Germany has reported over 50,000 cases of coronavirus, the country is seeing a lesser death toll from the pandemic as compared to other countries. Like other countries working to contain the spread, Germany was quick to enact widespread testing a persistent contact tracing, but the country also implemented early measures to protect the more senior residents which has kept the infection rate low for this highly susceptible population.

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New Rochelle, Once a Coronavirus Hot Spot, May Now Offer Hope

Sharon Otterman Sarah Maslin Nir

March 27, 2020 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New Rochelle, New York

New York state's quick actions to create a containment zone around New Rochelle after an early outbreak of coronavirus cases are proving successful. “Everybody talks about flattening the curve, and I think that’s exactly what we were able to do,” one local health official noted.

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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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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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Global lessons for Santa Cruz in the COVID-19 response

Kara Meyberg Guzman Stephen Baxter

March 26, 2020 |

Santa Cruz Local |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Santa Cruz, California

Cities and states throughout the U.S. are in forms of lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic, including Santa Cruz County in California. Although this practice is one way to mitigate the spread, institutions in Santa Cruz are looking to other countries that have have seen success with a "test-trace-quarantine model."

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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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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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Pop-up Library launches virtual book mobile for students

Hadley Barndollar

March 25, 2020 |

Concord Monitor |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Portsmouth, New Hampshire

In Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a library pop-up trailer run by school librarians is shifting the way it offers services to children as a result of the pandemic. For three years prior, the library pop-up trailer allowed children to enter and select books free of charge, but due to health risks, the program is partnering with schools to allow students to use a Google Form to fill out their requests and receive their books in the mail.

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Why Germany's Coronavirus Death Rate Is Far Lower Than In Other Countries

Rob Schmitz

March 25, 2020 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Germany

Compared to its European counterparts, Germany has one of the lowest coronavirus fatality rates, around 0.5%. Experts credit the low rate to the country's decentralized diagnostic systems that allow federal states to make their own decisions about testing. The country has averaged about 120,000 tests a week since late February.

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What The US Could Learn From Nigeria's Response To The COVID-19 Coronavirus Outbreak

Andrew Wright

March 24, 2020 |

Forbes |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Nigeria

Nigeria, like many other tropical countries, has been dealing with pandemics and outbreaks for some time and already had an infrastructure in place that was prepared to handle the Covid-19 outbreak. Federal and state authorities quickly and clearly communicated with the public and set up sufficient testing capabilities. The country still faced challenges, such as crowded public areas that make social distancing impractical and a doctor's strike in the early days of the outbreak, however other countries can learn from the quick and efficient response that has successfully limited virus spread within Nigeria.

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