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  • Coronavirus lockdown is bringing back the live DJ battle

    April 05, 2020 |

    Quartz |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States

    The COVID-19 pandemic has routinely been disregarding norms and forcing us to redefine systems of living. One such response is the democratization of music via artists performing on Instagram Live for literally anyone to tune in. It has kicked off an old-school rap battle vibe with artists dueling like Swizz Beatz vs. Timbaland and Mannie Fresh vs. Scott Torch, and hundreds of thousands of viewers now tune in.

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  • In coronavirus-stricken Italy, a new field hospital quickly rises with volunteers' help

    April 05, 2020 |

    Los Angeles Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Italy, Bergamo

    Collective efforts between Italy's mountain infantry, the local community, and contractors, electricians, and other specialists helped the town of Bergamo convert part of a convention center into a field hospital for coronavirus patients. The facility, which is planned to be operational for at least six months and includes enhanced safety measures, was made possible largely because of the regional relationships and resilience that exist because of that.

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  • Alcoholics Anonymous members find support online during coronavirus pandemic

    April 05, 2020 |

    CNN |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, California

    Social connection and support are crucial for people in the Alcoholics Anonymous program, so the social distancing mandated by COVID-19 has been particularly stressful. To try to recreate the same atmosphere and safe space, AA groups are moving their meetings online with Zoom. Participants describe it as a "godsend" and say that it helps fill that void during the crisis-filled time of a pandemic.

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  • Finland, ‘Prepper Nation of the Nordics,' Isn't Worried About Masks

    April 05, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Sweden, Stockholm

    This article compares Finland to the other Nordic countries in terms of their preparedness for the coronavirus pandemic. After the Cold War, FInland started building up an emergency supply of medicine, food, and more. When the virus hit Finland, the stockpiles easily and quickly distributed the supplies amongst a network of facilities spread across the country. This article focuses especially on Stolkholm and how the two countries' responses differed.

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  • Sladké plody chilské války s cukrem

    April 05, 2020 |

    Reportér |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Chile

    Chile je nejobéznější zemí Jižní Ameriky a po Spojených státech druhou nejobéznější zemí světa. Tamní vláda proto přistoupila k svéráznému řešení - zavedla černé výstražné nálepky na obalech nezdravých potravin. Ty upozorňují zákazníky na vysoký obsah cukru, nasycených tuků, sodíku či kalorií. Na vládní strategii zareagovali vedle spotřebitelů, kteří novému řešení přizpůsobili své nákupní návyky, také místní potravinářské firmy. Zatímco některé z nich opatření kritizovaly, jiné pozměnily recepturu svých produktů tak, aby se varovným štítkům vyhnuly.

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

    April 04, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    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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  • How To Help, Not Harm, While Volunteering During The COVID-19 Pandemic

    April 04, 2020 |

    Forbes |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Netherlands, Utrecht

    Many people are motivated to help out during the pandemic, but without proper hygiene tactics, helping could just be harmful. A group started by medical students in the Netherlands called StudentsAgainstCorona rallies volunteers to contribute in a way that focuses on hygienic above all else. Different "hubs" of the organization have popped up all over the world, and the ratio of volunteers to those requesting help is about 10:1. Students are performing duties like picking up groceries or delivering medicine, and all of them practice strict hygiene rules to prevent the spread.

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  • 환자복 운송에 살균까지...코로나19 극복 앞장 의료용 로봇

    April 04, 2020 |

    YTN 뉴스 |

    Broadcast TV News |

    Under 3 Minutes

    Response Location: China

    코로나19로 인한 의료 물자 부족에 대응, 중국에서는 체온 측정 로봇이, 한국에서는 살균 로봇이 개발되어 의료진 과부하를 완화하는데 일조하고 있습니다.

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  • To combat COVID-19 information gaps, Latino leaders and Spanish media ‘work double'

    April 04, 2020 |

    The Charlotte Observer |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

    In North Carolina's Mecklenburg County, Spanish is more commonly spoken than English, yet information about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic wasn't being translated from English before being distributed. To address this "information gap," community leaders and media organizations stepped in and launched a hotline and public safety campaigns to help residents access information in a more timely fashion.

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  • Members of NYC's running clubs run errands for needy during coronavirus pandemic

    April 04, 2020 |

    New York Daily News |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Runners in New York City are no longer able to freely exercise in public parks due to the number of other people now seeking escape in the parks during the quarantine. To compensate—and to lend a hand—a group of runners are now doing "runs" for people in need to pharmacies and other essential businesses to fetch supplies. Right now most of the errands run are for other members of the club, but they are also available for non-runners.

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