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  • Mass. Groups Inviting People to Think Bigger About Their Stimulus Checks

    April 21, 2020 |

    Next City |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    The stimulus checks sent out by the U.S. government in an attempt to alleviate the economic stress caused by the quarantine do not account for those who are undocumented, mixed-status families, and people who don't qualify for unemployment. What started as an idea between a few people grew into a state-wide fund called the Mass Redistribution Fund in which people donate their stimulus checks to those who cannot get one themselves. By April 15th the group had raised $25,000 from 54 donors and even secured a match pledge from the Hyams Foundation. Others are creating similar programs across the country.

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  • How Uganda's history of epidemics has prepared it for COVID-19

    April 21, 2020 |

    PBS NewsHour |

    Broadcast TV Programs |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: Uganda, Kampala

    Having spent a number of years combatting Ebola and Marburg viruses, officials in Uganda were able to quickly set into a motion a series of proactive strategies such as restriction of movement, surveillance strategies, and widespread testing to help contain the coronavirus outbreak. Although the approach isn't without its limitations – many are stockpiling groceries out of fear – the rapid and aggressive measures have kept the country's caseload low compared to that of other African nations.

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  • Chef Erik Bruner-Yang's Industrious Restaurant Relief Program Launches on the West Coast

    April 21, 2020 |

    Washingtonian |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Washington, District of Columbia

    A restaurant relief effort called the Power of 10 Initiative aims to support a devastated hospitality industry. The project raises $10,000 a week to support 10 full-time jobs at small restaurants, who then provide 1,000 meals to essential workers and people in need. After a successful launch in Washington, DC, the initiative is now moving to Los Angeles, California.

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  • Meet The Chicago Virus Hunters Who Are Tracking Down COVID-19

    April 20, 2020 |

    WBEZ |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Doctors and staff at Howard Brown Health, a Chicago health center for LGBTQ patients, is using its years of experience in containing and treating HIV and other sexually-transmitted diseases with contact tracing to help contain the spread of Covid-19. The conversations can sometimes be emotional and difficult. The team has found some people are afraid to get the test and others who have lost a loved one to the virus. They have interviewed over 200 people, with many more in the pipeline, and about 65% of those they talked to also tested positive for Covid-19.

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  • Douglas County Stands Alone in Coronavirus Race Reporting

    April 20, 2020 |

    The Reader |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Douglas County, Nebraska

    Douglas County in Nebraska is so far the only county to record the race and ethnicity of anyone who tests positive for COVID-19, and that's due in large part to how the Douglas County Health Department has been conducting their outreach. To make sure they are equitably supplying resources, information, and testing, the department hired a team of people to interview anyone who called in with symptoms, and then adds those details to a contact tracing map that better shows where their blind spots have been.

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  • Low tech solutions for students without internet access at home

    April 19, 2020 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    As schools have gone online during the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers and administrators are finding low-tech ways to deliver educational lessons to the students without access to remote learning tools, such as basic internet. A few of the initial innovations include broadcasting lessons on TV, distributing printed packets, and curbside library book delivery.

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  • How a trickle of water is breathing life into the parched Colorado River Delta

    April 19, 2020 |

    AZ Central (The Arizona Republic) |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Mexico, Francisco Murguía, Baja California Sur

    A unique partnership between environmental groups and governments in the United States and Mexico has led to the resurrection of wetlands and forests in the long-dry Colorado River Delta. Since the waters were dammed and diverted in the 1900s, estuaries dried up and vegetation was lost. The two nations agreed to rewet the delta via a planned flood. Even though there isn’t enough water available to restore a flowing river, these restoration projects on parts of the delta have shown promise. Challenges, including limited funds and hotter, drier conditions due to climate change, remain for its longterm success.

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  • L.A. races to save 15,000 homeless people from coronavirus — one hotel room at a time

    April 18, 2020 |

    Los Angeles Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    In Los Angeles, the city-led effort, Project Roomkey, is working to get 15,000 people experiencing homelessness into hotel rooms in the fight against COVID-19. Working with the LA Homeless Services Authority and state negotiators, partnerships with hotels are being developed and are already housing some of these individuals. While costing nearly $190 million, it is helping save lives and hopefully keeping hotels afloat.

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  • Doctors Bring Coronavirus Testing To Underserved Communities

    April 17, 2020 |

    Iowa Public Radio |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    In Los Angeles County, marginalized communities are less likely to have easy access to COVID-19 testing, so a non-profit has launched pop-up testing sites that also offer virtual healthcare visits, wellness checks, and a crisis buddy. The tests are administered for free for those who are uninsured, while those who can afford to pay the cost are asked to make a donation.

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  • Black doctors group brings COVID-19 testing to underserved neighborhoods

    April 17, 2020 |

    WHYY |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    In Philadelphia, a group of Black doctors formed a medical team to address the Covid-19 testing disparity between different parts of the community. Known as the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, the group offers appointments and makes house calls to test community members for the virus. Although they currently have many volunteers helping, the group is limited by the amount of testing supplies they have on hand.

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