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  • LA restaurants adjust to COVID-19 rules, keep their staff working

    Steve Chiotakis Mona Holmes

    April 02, 2020 |

    KCRW |

    Podcast |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    As many restaurants shift to delivery or take-out early due to the coronavirus pandemic, others are finding success in shifting their business models to become markets and bodegas. Although this isn't necessarily sustainable long-term, it has in the interim worked well for a pizzeria in the Hollywood area and has allowed the cafe to keep all employees on staff and even afforded them raises. It has also shed light on the need for cross-sector collaboration between city, county, and state governments.

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  • LA's Photographers Can't Come Near You, But They'll Peep In Your Windows

    Mike Roe

    April 02, 2020 |

    LAist |

    Photojournalism |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    With COVID19 putting the majority of us in self-isolation or quarantine, LA-based photographers have found unique ways to capture this moment. Without coming into contact with individuals – which is often a fundamental part of their job – they use peoples’ windows to frame the photo, capturing the glare of the outside world as well.

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  • Mush! Dog Team Delivers Supplies To Elderly Residents Shut In By Virus

    Willis Arnold

    April 02, 2020 |

    NPR |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Caribou, Maine

    Aging seniors in rural Maine are high risk for COVID-19, so a musher and her team of dogs are set on delivering groceries to those who need it—by sled. Hannah Lucas, a resident of Caribou and an employee of the local convenience store, uses her skill set and team of Siberian huskies to deliver groceries from her place of work so people wouldn't have to leave their house. She aims for 4-6 deliveries a day and is booking days in advance.

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  • A Simple Mask

    Tomáš Brolík Petr Horký Jiří Nádoba

    April 01, 2020 |

    Respekt |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Czech Republic

    In the Czech Republic, a seamstress named Michaela Moudra encouraged people across the country to meet their nation's acute need for face masks to reduce COVID-19 transmission. From her Facebook group Czechia Sews Face Masks, which now has tens of thousands of members, Moudra inspired hundreds to start sewing masks.

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  • Sports equipment manufacturer releases face shield design so others can pivot to medical supply

    Dave Eisenstadter

    April 01, 2020 |

    Manchester Ink Link |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Exeter, New Hampshire

    A sports safety equipment producer in New Hampshire shifted to producing personal protective equipment when the coronavirus pandemic caused a shortage for medical professionals. After working with a nurse practitioner to design the face shields, the company created an assembly line, while maintaining social distancing, that has been able to produce 6,000 masks per day. They have also made their design public so other production facilities can pivot to PPE production.

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  • A Facebook group matches RVs that are sitting idle with health care workers who need a place to isolate after long hospital shifts

    Alicia Lee

    April 01, 2020 |

    CNN |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Texas

    Doctors on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic are able to isolate themselves from their families to avoid possible transmission of the virus thanks to a Facebook group that helps match medical professionals with nearby RVs, trailers, and campers. The idea for RVs for MDs originated in Texas, but thanks to a large volunteer group, they've been able to implement the program nationwide.

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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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  • 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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  • Quilters sew hundreds of face mask covers for first responders

    Shelby Miller

    March 30, 2020 |

    KIRO-TV |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Olympia, Washington

    In Olympia, Washington, the local Washington Stars Quilt Guild is hard at work sewing protective face coverings and masks for first responders and frontline health workers in need. The face masks are intended to protect the exterior of the high demand N95 masks.

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  • No more vodka and gin. OC distillery now makes hand sanitizer to fight coronavirus

    Steve Chiotakis

    March 30, 2020 |

    KCRW |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Two LA companies, Blinking Owl Distillery and La La Production and Design, have repurposed their production facilities to produce personal protective equipment for medical workers. La La Production used to produce luxury leather goods, but it now produces face masks and single-use gowns. It now is producing 5,000 units of masks and 6,000 gowns a day but still growing. Blinking Owl Distillery used to produce luxury alcohol, but is now making the switch to producing hand sanitizer. They are quickly ramping up production to produce 2,000-4,000 gallons a week.

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