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Auto repair shop offers touchless pickup and delivery

Jay Plyburn

March 31, 2020 |

WXIA-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Cumming, Georgia

In Cumming, Georgia, the Christian Brothers Automotive company is letting customers opt for a no-touch service in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Employees at the car shop will pick up, sanitize, and drop off cars, with zero in-person interactions. While they’ve still seen a decline in business, this has been one way – along with expanding their services – to keep everyone employed.

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Allina Health's Tablet Stands Could Help Preserve PPE Supplies

John Lauritsen

March 31, 2020 |

WCCO-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Minnesota

In Minnesota, hospitals in the Allina Health system are using tablets and stands for doctors to speak with their patients in an effort to cut down on the need to use various kinds of personal protective equipment like masks and gloves. With the tablets, doctors and nurses can virtually check in on patients nearby from the safety of a kiosk.

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Bethel dental clinic catalyzes community mask-making effort

Katie Basile Anna Rose MacArthur

March 31, 2020 |

Alaska Public Media |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Bethel, Alaska

When a dental clinic in Alaska had to suspend elective procedures due to the spread of the coronavirus, the clinic turned their efforts into repurposing their medical-grade material – usually used for sterilized medical and surgical instruments – into surgical masks for hospital workers. The idea has gained attention, and now community members who want to help are provided mask-making kits from the clinic.

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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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Covid-19: Virus-stricken cities go digital to boost solidarity, wellbeing

Sophie Davies Beh Lih Yi Umberto Bacchi

March 31, 2020 |

The Star Malaysia |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Spain

Within weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak in cities around the world, online communities flourished as places people used to combat feelings of isolation and to promote community spirits. Virtual parties, educational seminars, and online cultural events connected people across borders and within neighborhoods. In Spain, an early virus hotspot, Nextdoor users created 10 times more neighborhood groups than usual. In Berlin, the city’s vibrant nightlife went digital with about 250 clubs combining to livestream DJ sets every evening.

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How Henrico firefighters respond to COVID-19 nursing home calls

Melissa Hipolit

March 31, 2020 |

WTVR-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Henrico County, Virginia

When Henrico County Fire Department began to respond to calls for people exhibiting signs of coronavirus, they began utilizing recommendations of how best to stay safe. Although restrictive, this new playbook helps emergency responders stay safe by "limiting the number of responders that go into a facility" and encourages nursing homes to bring patients "as close to the ambulance entrance as possible."

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Coronavirus: Groups reopen 805 Undocufund to help undocumented immigrants during pandemic

Erin Rode

March 31, 2020 |

Ventura County Star |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

The collaborators behind a relief fund that is normally used for natural disasters is pivoting its purpose to be redistributed to undocumented immigrants who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus. Although the application is not yet live and will not solve systemic problems such as barriers to receiving unemployment insurance, the program has in the past proven helpful to thousands of families by providing short-term financial stability.

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University of Maryland researchers developing custom-fit, reusable masks for coronavirus first responders

Delia Goncalves

March 31, 2020 |

WUSA-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, College Park, Maryland

WIth supplies of masks for health workers running dangerously low around the United States, researchers at the University of Maryland have devised a way to sterilize disposable masks, as well as tocreate custom, reusable masks.

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China's Venture Capitalists Start Making Deals, Amid Signs of Recovery

Yunan Zhang

March 31, 2020 |

The Information |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: China

China's economy has slowly begun to show signs of reopening and recovering, which has led some companies to begin fundraising. Consumer brands that saw an uptick in usage during the pandemic – such as an online grocery delivery startup, an online education tutor, and even an online makeup retailer – have so far been successful in their efforts to raise funds with investors saying that "in the current climate of uncertainty, they were more comfortable betting on the companies that are leading their industries."

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El Dorado Hills first responders adopt new disinfecting protocols

Kristen Simoes

March 31, 2020 |

KCRA-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, El Dorado Hills, California

The El Dorado Hills Fire Department has adapted a decontamination method from the military to stem the spread of COVID-19 among its firefighters and first responders. All paramedics must wear full decontamination suits, and trucks are sprayed down with a disinfecting spray after returning from any calls. Fire departments across the country are adopting similar measures.

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