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Microbe Mappers Are Tracking Covid-19's Invisible Traces

Megan Molteni

April 29, 2020 |

Wired |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

Scientists have been mapping microbes in public places for a long time and are now tracking Covid-19 by swabbing subways, park benches, ATMs, and even the air, for traces of genetic material to better understand the virus’ transmission dynamics and detect hotspots before transmission becomes widespread. Molecular monitoring has identified how long the virus can live on different surfaces and the origin of different strains, which can flag sanitation priorities and help contact tracers. There are limits to what it can reveal because finding virus on surfaces does not always lead to definite infection.

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Nurse training program bolsters St. John's ranks ahead of potential surge

Tom Hallberg

April 29, 2020 |

Jackson Hole News & Guide |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Jackson, Wyoming

Teton County’s St. John’s Health medical center worked proactively to make sure they had the resilience needed in staffing to accommodate a potential surge in COVID-19 patients. Working quickly, they identified current nursing staff that had critical care backgrounds, developed an online training program, and within weeks had nearly doubled the number of staff needed if an outbreak hit the area.

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[극복! 코로나] 중국은 이미 '2차 유행 방지' 총력…"4대 전략 주목"

최원진

April 29, 2020 |

뉴스핌 |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: China

일상 회복의 움직임을 보이는 중국에서는 2차 유행을 방지하기 위한 노력이 한창입니다. 해외입국자를 통제와 공격적 대규모 검사를 지속하는 한편, 직장과 학교, 대중교통 이용시 마스크 착용을 의무화하고 있습니다.

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The Rescue Operation Bridging a Food Access Gap in California

Austin Price, Martin do Nascimento

April 29, 2020 |

Yes! Magazine |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Antioch, California

A Californian "food rescue" nonprofit called White Pony Express is shifting their usual processes to alleviate food insecurity to accomodate the change that COVID-19 has brought to their distribution systems. The group is partnering with the Palabra de Dios Community Church to distribute boxes of fresh groceries to families who need it. The work is run by volunteers—members of the community who want to pitch in during the crisis to help their neighbors.

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Language barriers can pose a steep hurdle for Kansas governments to overcome during COVID-19 pandemic

Stan Finger, Claudia Yaujar-Amaro, Chris Green

April 29, 2020 |

The Kansas Leadership Center Journal (KLC Journal) |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Kansas

Several Kansas state entities translated and distributed information in multiple languages during the COVID-19 pandemic. The El Dorado Public School district provided information in Spanish on their website and on student laptops, iPads, and handouts. In addition to a multilingual hotline, the state’s health department released an accessible micro-website, created by CivicPlus, that translates information into over 100 languages, including sign language, and uses closed captioning for videos. The microsite template was so effective, the company is offering it to other jurisdictions for other scenarios.

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Tutoriales caseros: historias de cómo podemos enseñarles a usar la tecnología a las personas mayores

David Flier

April 29, 2020 |

Red/Acción |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Argentina

Este artículo funciona como un explicador pedagógico sobre cómo educar a nuestros parientes mayores para que utilicen la tecnología durante la pandemia, para que puedan estar en contacto con el resto de familiares / amigos, y para pagar facturas, solicitar servicios, etc.

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Coronavirus : dans les hôpitaux, les visites des familles restent très restreintes

Elisabeth Pineau

April 29, 2020 |

Le Monde |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: France, Clichy

La plupart des établissements essaient de garantir l’accès aux malades en fin de vie. Certains voudraient aller plus loin, notamment dans les régions les moins touchées par le Covid-19. Mais le retour à la normale semble encore loin.

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Rhode Island Pushes Aggressive Testing, a Move That Could Ease Reopening

Michael Powell

April 28, 2020 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Rhode Island is one of the few states in America that has worked to establish widespread testing for the coronavirus. Although gaining tests has been a challenge, local officials have concentrated efforts on eliminating barriers for people that require a test. This has included placing testing sites in the middle of "dense, working-class cities," making testing free with a referral and encouraging preemptive contact tracing through journal writing.

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New York City Muslims work to build food security during Ramadan

Aysha Khan

April 28, 2020 |

Religion News Service |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The coronavirus pandemic has caused mass shutdowns of businesses and organizations around the world, and in New York City that includes mosques which typically offer nightly "communal iftar meals" during Ramadan. Knowing that many in the city rely on those free meals, New York City Muslims have begun collaborating and creating mutual aid programs. One such effort includes distributing gift cards from Arab, South Asian and Muslim-owned businesses, which helps both the individual and community.

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With Campuses Closed, College Tours Move Online

Dionne Searcey

April 28, 2020 |

The New York Times |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

When universities suspended in-person classes, this also included canceling campus tours for prospective and recently accepted students. So, they did the next best thing—they resorted to recreate as much of that physical experience into extensive virtual tours, online coffee dates between potential and current students, and one-on-one appointments with admissions staff. But is that enough for incoming students who were looking to develop a more personal connection to college campuses?

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