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공룡 민간배달 앱에 수수·광고료 없는 공공배달앱 도전장

백도인

March 14, 2020 |

연합뉴스TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: South Korea, Gunsan

코로나19로 인해 배달 수요가 급증하고 있는 가운데 민간배달앱들이 부과하는 수수료가 영세 상인들에게 큰 부담이 되고 있습니다. 군산시에서는 이 같은 영세상인들의 고충을 해결하고자 자체적으로 수수료와 광고료가 없는 배달앱을 개발해 지역민들의 호응을 사고 있습니다.

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UC has a solution to the national shortage of coronavirus testing — do it in house

Soumya Karlamangla Teresa Watanabe

March 14, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

In response to the nationwide deficit of coronavirus tests, colleges in the University of California system are developing their own tests. These tests are increasing the state's capacity for identifying infected residents and decreasing the time required for patients to get their results.

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The Surprising Way Durham Distillery is Helping Fight Coronavirus

Caroline Sanders

March 13, 2020 |

Garden & Gun |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

As restaurants look at a myriad of ways to enhance the cleanliness of their businesses in light of the coronavirus pandemic, a distillery in North Carolina chose to shift their focus from gin-making to making and distributing hand sanitizer. The owners of the distillery are also training neighboring businesses "how to use the solution responsibly," and then donating bottles of the sanitizer after they complete the session.

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Coronavirus Testing Goes Mobile in Seattle

Wudan Yan

March 13, 2020 |

The New York Times |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

In early January, doctors at UW Medical Center began preparing for a coronavirus outbreak by transforming a research lab into a screening center for coronavirus that delivers results within a day. Now, coupled with a mobile clinic that allows for people to be tested from within the confines of their cars, the city has been able to test a large volume of people more safely than if they were being tested from within a hospital.

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They've Contained the Coronavirus. Here's How.

Benjamin J. Cowling Wey Wen Lim

March 13, 2020 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Singapore

Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have each shown success with slowing the pace of the coronavirus outbreak due in part from learning lessons during the 2002 SARS outbreak. Combining different approaches to social distancing and quarantine, travel restrictions, and public health campaigns focused on hygiene best practices, the countries have shown that it doesn't necessarily take "China’s draconian measures" to mitigate the spread.

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[코로나19 원격의료] ① 감염병 재난에 첫 시행…'서울-지방' 진료격차 없었다

강애란

March 13, 2020 |

연합뉴스 |

Text |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

서울대병원의 주도 아래 코로나19 경증환자들을 원격으로 진료하는 체계가 마련 돼 긍정적 효과를 내고 있습니다. 원격진료가 도시와 지방 간의 진료 격차를 해소할 수 있는 가능성 역시 제시되고 있습니다.

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South Korea's Drive-Through Testing For Coronavirus Is Fast — And Free

Anthony Kuhn

March 13, 2020 |

NPR |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

Widespread and efficient drive-through test centers have been part of the reason that South Korea has been successful in limiting the spread of COVID-19. South Korea has had a previous disastrous experience with the 2015 MERS outbreak, which spurred them to prepare the necessary long-term infrastructure and funding needed to fight the coronavirus.

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L.A. Unified plans for teaching by television after canceling all large gatherings

Howard Blume Sonali Kohli

March 12, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles Unified Schools is the second-largest school system, and a quarter of enrolled families lack adequate broadband access for online studies. This presented challenges as to how school could proceed, so the district partnered with public broadcaster PBS SoCal/KCET to prepare programming that would air on television in an effort to continue students' studies. They are offered on three different channels in order to provide for the different grade levels. This is their current solution to the question of schooling as the pandemic constantly updates.

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Experts Credit South Korea's Extensive Testing For Curbing Coronavirus Spread

Anthony Kuhn

March 12, 2020 |

NPR |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

South Korea has had an extremely effective response to the coronavirus because of its fast and widespread use of testing. There are now drive-through tests available where people recommended by their doctor can take a test from the safety of their vehicle. This decreases the chances of transmission and lowers the stress of both patient and doctor. As a result, the rate of increase has been slowing since February 29, 2020.

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How this South Korean company created coronavirus test kits in three weeks

Julia Hollingsworth Sophie Jeong Ivan Watson

March 12, 2020 |

CNN |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: South Korea

South Korean molecular biotech company, Seegene, created, tested, and received approval for a COVID19 test kit in just three weeks. Using a supercomputer’s big data system and taking advantage of the Disease Control & Prevention’s newly expedited approval process, the company is now making 10,000 tests each week, costing just under $20 each.

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