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State of NH, local school districts, work to keep kids fed

Dave Solomon

March 18, 2020 |

Sentinel Source (The Keene Sentinel) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

School districts across New Hampshire went into action to feed their students quickly after in-person classes had to be canceled due to the pandemic. Some districts incorporated community volunteers in order to increase food delivery routes and run bus routes, others were able to extend food pick-up to include the weekend, and others were able to offer fresh produce on top of bagged lunches, all of which helps not just the near-30% of students in the state who qualify for free lunch, but whoever wants or needs accessible food resources.

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'Pandemic Partners' In Bend Use Social Media To Care For Neighbors In Isolation

Emily Cureton

March 18, 2020 |

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Bend, Oregon

People in Bend, Oregon have turned to social media in order to help at-risk community members during the coronavirus pandemic. Utilizing Facebook Groups to connect with one another, the moderators aim to conduct "acts of kindness that are most easily crowdsourced" such as picking up groceries or walking a neighbor's dog.

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Minnesota restaurants are closed, but their cooks are still feeding those in need

Sharyn Jackson

March 18, 2020 |

Minnesota Star Tribune |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Minnesota

Despite being among those hit hardest by the coronavirus, restaurant owners and workers in Minnesota are stepping up to provide meals for those in need. But, to sustain their generous operations, business owners may eventually need more outside help.

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Nursing homes using technology to keep families connected during visitation ban

Frank Wilkes Lesnefsky

March 17, 2020 |

Scranton Times-Tribune |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

To help residents in nursing homes stay connected with their loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic, a nursing home in Pennsylvania has started using Facebook as a means to share photos and messages. Although the agency is still looking for additional ways to keep the lines of communication intact, this early approach has helped families know that residents are safe and healthy.

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California colleges are going online. How ready are they?

Felicia Mello Vanessa Arredondo Janelle Salanga

March 17, 2020 |

CalMatters |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

The coronavirus pandemic has caused universities to close campuses and forced classes to transition to virtual formats. While this transition has had its limitations for many – especially those who lack reliable access to the internet, a computer, or a work space – professors are working together and learning from their failures to provide an education for their students while also prioritizing their health and well-being.

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Distilleries using high-proof alcohol to make hand sanitizer

Lisa Rathke Michael Rubinkam

March 17, 2020 |

Associated Press |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New Tripoli, Pennsylvania

Several distilleries across the U.S. are shifting gears from producing beer to instead producing hand sanitizer to play a part in addressing the coronavirus pandemic. Combatting the shortage of the product, while also promoting better hygiene, distilleries are experimenting with recipes based on federal and World Health Organization guidelines and giving the product to patrons as well as donating to charities.

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Why Norway Is Banning its Residents From Their Own Vacation Homes

Feargus O'Sullivan

March 17, 2020 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Norway

The Norwegian government has banned residents from retreating to their rural, vacation homes as they self-isolate during the COVID19 pandemic. Those that do will face a nearly $2,000 fine, or 15 days in jail. This ban is in place because rural health infrastructure cannot handle the influx of residents if they were to arrive and start testing positive for the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus cases have dropped sharply in South Korea. What's the secret to its success?

Dennis Normile

March 17, 2020 |

Science Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

As many countries grapple with the best way to contain the spread of coronavirus, South Korea has risen as an example of what a successful approach could look like. The country has among the highest rates of per-capita testing, which was feasible due to preparations made in the wake of the MERS epidemic in 2015. By leaning on data and enforcing quarantines, the country has slowed the spread, and protected health care workers, too.

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Chicago's Gun Violence Interrupters Take on Coronavirus

Lakeidra Chavis

March 17, 2020 |

The Trace |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Street outreach workers who work to reduce gun violence in Chicago are using the relationships they've built to now spread the word about the dangers of the coronavirus. “To the extent that we are the sort of conduits to vulnerable neighborhoods, it makes sense for us to sort of disseminate that information because it’s an important public service,” one outreach worker explains.

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Elections amid coronavirus: How officials aim to keep voters safe

Alfred Ng

March 17, 2020 |

CNET |

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Response Location: United States

Many are looking to in-person voting alternatives already used on smaller scales to address the challenges of holding an election during the Covid-19 pandemic. Online or mobile app voting is allowed on a limited basis in several states. Voatz is a mobile voting app that has been used in 50 elections since 2016, with more than 80,000 votes cast. The company uses blockchain to encrypt the data and has offered to discuss the free use of its software for the 2020 presidential election. Experts caution the possibility of cyber-attacks as well as the difficulty of widely implementing new technologies so quickly.

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