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How nonprofits are getting people out of metro Detroit jails during COVID-19 pandemic

Angie Jackson

June 16, 2020 |

Detroit Free Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Nonprofit bail funds, which use donated money to pay the bail of low-income people held in jail on pending charges, have won the release of about 55 people in Detroit during the COVID-19 crisis. Beyond the immediate need to free more people from an environment that makes social distancing difficult, the bail funds are part of a larger movement challenging a system that disproportionately affects people of color. The combination of bail payments, bond reductions, and administrative releases have reduced Wayne County's jail population by almost half.

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La ventilación mécanica: una esperanza de alto riesgo para pacientes COVID

Samedi Aguirre Evelyn C. Ayala Michelle Morelos Carlos Antonio Sánchez

June 16, 2020 |

Animal Político |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Mexico

Este artículo explica en qué medida los sistemas de ventilación pulmonar mecánicos para medicina son soluciones ante una pandemia por enfermedad respiratoria como el COVID-19, pero en un país con altos porcentajes de población diabética, hipertensa y con obesidad, esta respuesta médica a la enfermedad también puede representar un riesgo.

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Coletivo da Maré espalha informações sobre coronavírus e tenta evitar contaminação ainda maior na favela

Yuri Eiras Luana Benedito

June 15, 2020 |

O Dia |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Brazil, Rio de Janeiro

A reportagem é sobre ações de moradores do Complexo da Maré, Rio de Janeiro, para minimizar a contaminação de Covid-19. Os moradores investiram em grafite, faixas e carro de som para alertar a vizinhança sobre os riscos da doença.

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Why a small town in Washington is printing its own currency during the pandemic

Michael Waters

June 12, 2020 |

The Hustle |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Tenino, Washington

The town of Tenino, Washington has begun to print their own unique money during the coronavirus pandemic to both ward of the economic fallout and help those who are facing financial insecurity. Similar to efforts from the city's past as well as that of other small towns, the locally-printed wooden dollars can only be spent at local businesses and for basic needs, with the mayor explaining, "Amazon will not be accepting wooden dollars.”

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How Switzerland avoided a coronavirus 'catastrophe' by protecting cross-border workers

Daniel Wighton

June 12, 2020 |

The Local |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Switzerland

Switzerland avoids a total shutdown of borders in order to keep its healthcare system functioning during the covid-19 health crisis. Healthcare workers are vital to border cities such as Geneva, which relies on cross-border workers who commute to and from the country on a daily basis. Health workers were given faster access at border crossings and other employees were encouraged to work from home after tax treaties and agreements were quickly re-written and passed to avoid workers and employers from being penalized.

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Outside the boxes

Alex Sakariassen

June 11, 2020 |

Montana Free Press |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

Throughout the United States, health care professionals are beginning to prescribe "time outdoors" as a remedy for physical and mental illnesses in place of pharmaceuticals. Due to the stressors caused by Covid-19, this prescription – which is already being used in 32 states – could begin to play an even larger role in "the health care industry’s approach to treatment."

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As coronavirus restrictions loosen, congregations grapple with including older adults

Yonat Shimron

June 11, 2020 |

Religion News Service |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Florida

When the coronavirus pandemic shut down large gatherings, some churches in the U.S. began offering outdoor services to safely serve their congregations – such as in one retirement community in Florida where members attended services via golf carts. As the weather turns cooler though, churches are finding creative ways to further engage older members such as encouraging them to join Zoom calls for song and worship.

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Designed to Save Lives: Artists Craft Coronavirus Messaging for Underserved Communities

Melanie D. G. Kaplan

June 11, 2020 |

U.S. News & World Report |

Photojournalism |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Artists are designing bold and direct messaging to provide Covid-19 information to underserved populations. The messaging is explicit, often highlighting the role of racism in health disparities seen with the virus, and it is culturally specific to the intended audience. Messaging is offered in multiple languages and the information and images speak directly to the cultural norms of specific groups. Messaging is also delivered in a variety of ways, from fliers disseminated in Black churches to including brochures in bags of free groceries to hanging posters in residential buildings.

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L'Autre Hangar, la plateforme de solidarité née du confinement qu'il faudrait pérenniser

Mathilde Doiezie

June 11, 2020 |

Médiacités |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France

A Nantes, une plateforme appellée l'Autre Hangar se crée au début de la pandémie avec vocation d'acheminer des dons vers des gens dans le besoin. Un lieu de stockage est mis a disposition pour stocker et redistribuer efficacement denrées alimentaires et produits d'hygiène.

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The making of a virtual museum

Celina Colby

June 11, 2020 |

The Bay State Banner |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Boston area museums have launched virtual tours since closing their doors to the public amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Although it is hard to create a museum experience that fits every user’s individual preferences, the 3-D tours have been very popular. The Peabody Essex Museum was already working with Matterport, a virtual tour maker, who had photographed their "Jacob Lawrence: The American Struggle” exhibition that is available online. The Boston Children’s Museum found their virtual tours to be so popular that they are creating a new product that will allow children to create their own virtual museums.

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