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Symptom-trackers and doctor dorms: how universities are fighting Covid-19

Rachel Hall

April 09, 2020 |

The Guardian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom, Cambridge

In the UK, universities are playing a role in containing the coronavirus and helping communities cope by creating innovative solutions and using of technology to expand access. From converting shipping containers into vertical farms that provide food to those experiencing homelessness to teaching businesses how to move their work online, "universities are using their research and resources to improve people’s lives."

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Race to save rare California frog beats coronavirus lockdown

Louis Sahagon

April 09, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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Response Location: United States, Murrieta, California

A binational effort to transport eggs of the endangered red-legged-frog from Baja California to the Santa Ana Mountains in California was a great success. By working with the Nature Conservancy and various researchers over an almost two-decade period of time, this recent transplant marks the successful reintroduction of the species into an environment where it is expected to thrive.

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Even Parks Are Going Online During the Pandemic

Julia Hotz

April 09, 2020 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

As cities in the U.S. are placed under various degrees of lockdown, organizations are working to virtually bring "environmental education and recreation to viewers, from the comfort of their homes." Although virtual walks and live talks with park rangers are not a replacement for the lived experience, studies have shown that this type of contact does offer some benefits to mental health and well-being.

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Coronavirus Update: Snow Sport Community Steps Up To Donate Goggles, Masks To Front-Line Workers

Carolyn Gusoff

April 08, 2020 |

WCBS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Long Island City, New York

Skiers and snowboarders are donating their used snow goggles to be repurposed as personal protective equipment during the coronavirus. Helping to address a need nationwide, the snow-sport community is "providing an instant improvised answer to a critical shortage," while ski companies are also pitching in by donating KN95 respirator masks.

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Knox County ahead of the curve on manufacturing-healthcare alliance to fight COVID-19

Cheryl Splain

April 08, 2020 |

Knox Pages |

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Response Location: United States, Mount Vernon, Ohio

Early and rapid collaboration to create new supply chains improves emergency response times. In Knox County, Ohio, manufacturers began working with the Knox Community Hospital to mobilize 3-D printers and offer a short-term solution to the availability of masks, gloves, and other protective equipment. If the surge in demand for devices continues, companies may also scale up injection mold production.

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From Julia Louis-Dreyfus' house to N95-like masks: Architects join the COVID-19 fight

Deborah Vankin

April 07, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

By running a network of 3-D printers, universities like USC and UCLA Extension, as well as volunteer firms and nonprofits mobilize their resources to create backup masks. The masks are more effective than basic disposable surgical masks, and serve as reserves for hospitals in the region. The network operates with the assistance of the Los Angeles Mayor’s office.

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Orange County Lab Runs Coronavirus Tests in 90 Minutes

Renee Eng

April 06, 2020 |

Spectrum News 1 SoCal |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Cypress, California

Three people in Orange County came together to fill the gap in testing in their area. A surgeon named Dr. Yalamanchili, a scientist named Dr. Chris Crock, and a laboratory owner named Michelle Huston joined forces to create an independent testing lab that can produce results in only 90 minutes. Right now the lab is conducting up to 100 tests a day, and the three of them are also encouraging others to open independent labs to fill the gaps.

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Penn alums use 3-D printers to make face masks for local medical workers

Jessica Press

April 06, 2020 |

The Philadelphia Citizen |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

A group of University of Pennsylvania alums are working together to combine their skills and knowledge to make 3-D printed NIH-approved face shields for healthcare workers to use during the coronavirus pandemic. After using crowdfunding to support the project, and working with healthcare workers to perfect the design, the group is now being asked to send their face shields throughout the country.

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A German Exception? Why the Country's Coronavirus Death Rate Is Low

Katrin Bennhold

April 04, 2020 |

The New York Times |

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Response Location: Germany, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg

Germany has had plenty of coronavirus patients—more than 100,000 laboratory-confirmed infections—but their death rate is remarkably low compared to neighboring countries. Experts attribute this to extensive and widespread testing, a trusted government, social distancing, and plenty of hospital care available if needed. Their capacity is so great that the country is now taking in patients from Italy, Spain, and France. As a result, the curve is beginning to flatten in Germany.

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Homewood company converts backpack operation to produce medical face shields

Steve Twedt

April 03, 2020 |

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |

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Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Day Owl is a Pittsburgh company known for producing sustainably-sourced backpacks, but in response to the pandemic they have shifted gears to producing medical-grade masks for health care workers. They began shipping out the masks in early April and expect to produce between 1,000 to 2,000 masks a day. The company is working with the support of local foundations and has already received orders from Highmark for 30,000 face shields.

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