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Lessons From the HIV Epidemic for the COVID-19 Pandemic

Heather Boerner

April 08, 2020 |

Medscape |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Both the successes and failures of the nationwide Ending the HIV Epidemic plan offers lessons for addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for rural parts of the United States. One significant lesson is that of addressing health disparities linked to social determinants that prevent community members from accessing affordable or reliable health care. When "structural access to healthcare," was addressed in cities where HIV rates were higher, many saw those rates decrease, especially when the Affordable Care Act led to the expansion of Medicaid.

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Students Start Nonprofit to Help Vulnerable Individuals During Quarantine

Vernie Covarrubias

April 08, 2020 |

Pepperdine University Graphic |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Malibu, California

SQD, Ink. (short for Self-Quarantined Delivery) is a student initiative at Pepperdine University that provides a free grocery delivery service to those who cannot do it themselves, i.e. the elderly or people with autoimmune disorders. Since its founding it has been picked up by student volunteers across the country and now has over 80 volunteers in cities like Denver, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The group relies on technology—social media, Venmo, and Factime—to conduct their business. The student founders are now looking to formalize their business model to become more efficient and scalable.

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Coronavirus : aux Pays-Bas, le gouvernement mise sur le « confinement intelligent »

Margaux Solinas

April 08, 2020 |

Reporterre |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Netherlands

Le Pays Bas, qui possède l'un des meilleurs systèmes de santé d'Europe, a décidé de se tester l'immunité collective de sa population face au coronavirus. Cette politique gouvernementale est fondée sur le respect de la vie privée, permettant aux individus de faire leur propre choix pour limiter la contagion. Des mesures sont en place pour protéger les populations vulnérables.

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My Friend Died of COVID-19 and I'm Learning How to Grieve in Isolation

Joseph Darius Jaafari

April 08, 2020 |

Teen Vogue |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

Cell phones are being used as a new tool during the coronavirus pandemic to help people who have lost loved ones to process and cope with their grief. Although mobile therapy platforms and online counseling options have their limitations, counselors still say that, "being online and making sure to connect, even virtually, is crucial for helping people learn how to grieve and recover."

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RVs for MDs: Matching RVs with Medical Professionals Battling COVID-19

Matthew Silverman

April 08, 2020 |

Temple Update |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Texas

ER doctors and other hospital staff who need to isolate themselves from their families can use a camper or mobile home to create a safe distance. The Facebook match-making group, RVs for MDs To Fight the Coronavirus, has connected hundreds of camper and RV owners to healthcare workers in need of extra living space. The network has grown to include thousands of members willing to offer the use of their campers free of charge.

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Have a 3D printer? Make a mask

Tom Hallberg

April 08, 2020 |

Jackson Hole News & Guide |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson, Wyoming

People in Jackson, Wyoming with access to 3D printers are teaming up and building face shields for the local hospital to help protect the frontline workers from contracting Covid-19. Although the shields aren't the same as medically-graded N-95 masks, hospital personnel say they are still helpful for protecting healthcare workers and help to guard medical equipment.

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University of Washington computer game helps crowdsource possible coronavirus treatment

Michael Crowe

April 08, 2020 |

KING-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

At the University of Washington, researchers from the school's school of protein design created a computer game that allows users to fold proteins. This game, which is open to anyone, is being used to crowdsource possibilities that could be used to develop antiviral drugs that would work against the novel coronavirus.

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New Zealand has only 1 Covid-19 death. Here's what they're doing

Ivan Watson

April 08, 2020 |

CNN |

Video |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: New Zealand

With just over 1,200 confirmed cases and only one death from COVID-19 at the time of the video's publication, New Zealand offers lessons to the world for pandemic response. The main lesson is act early, and act decisively. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand announced that it would be the first democratic country to close its borders just days after identifying its first few cases, with a nationwide shutdown just days after that.

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South Dallas nonprofits join forces to fight COVID-19

Keri Mitchell

April 08, 2020 |

Dallas Weekly |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

Given the scale of the unprecedented crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, non-profit organizations in Dallas, Texas have banded together to pull resources and coordinate their response for people in need. The collaboration has enabled small non-profits and foundations to better find funders and people to serve.

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Local fundraisers provide meals to health care workers during pandemic

Audrey Selley

April 08, 2020 |

The Daily Tar Heel |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Community members in North Carolina are crowdfunding campaigns to help provide meals to healthcare workers who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Working with the hospital, the campaign organizers make sure to deliver enough meals for the number of staff working each day, while also rotating units "to reach as many people as possible."

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