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How epidemiology detectives are tracing each Alaska coronavirus case

Michelle Theriault Boots

April 17, 2020 |

Anchorage Daily News |

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Response Location: United States, Anchorage, Alaska

In an effort to contain the coronavirus, Alaska nurses are stepping in as "contact tracers," as a means of investigating who should be quarantined or tested. The initiative has been credited for helping keep Alaska's rate of transmission low thus far in addition to other measures such as social distancing.

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In Vietnam, There Have Been Fewer Than 300 COVID-19 Cases And No Deaths. Here's Why

Michael Sullivan

April 16, 2020 |

NPR |

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Response Location: Vietnam

Vietnam has been praised for their collective response to containing coronavirus which was predicated on early and aggressive action and applying lessons learned from earlier communicable disease outbreaks. Although the country did not implement a lockdown until April 1, political leaders began taking actions as early as January.

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Accessible Rapid Response Testing Rolled Out in Communities of Color

Jordan Frias

April 16, 2020 |

DigBoston |

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Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

Local officials and healthcare providers in Massachusetts are focusing efforts on equitably distributing tests by introducing rapid response testing in communities of color. Community members can get tested at an on-site clinic and also via a mobile testing van, which is being sent to areas that have potential to become hotspots for transmission.

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Pittsburgh nonprofit providing resources, help for African American community amid COVID-19

Ryan Houston

April 15, 2020 |

WPXI-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

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Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In cities across the United States, the coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately impacting communities of color in part due to a lack of information being provided to these areas. A non-profit in Pittsburg is working to close that gap by hosting a weekly virtual townhall that connects the black community with doctors, state lawmakers and health care workers.

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Volunteers create world's fastest supercomputer to combat coronavirus

Alex Hern

April 15, 2020 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: United Kingdom

By allowing volunteers to take part in the scientific task of ‘folding proteins’ while they're abiding by lockdown protocols during the coronavirus pandemic, the "world’s fastest traditional supercomputer" has been achieved. The distributed effort which decentralizes who can take part in downloading and running the software necessary, holds potential for helping researchers better understand how the virus binds to a human cell.

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Nevada town lacked coronavirus news. A radio station came to the rescue

Melissa Etehad

April 14, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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Response Location: United States, Ely, Nevada

Local radio station, KDSS-FM in Ely, Nevada is filling information needs with crucial COVID-19 related updates. Located in a region with no local TV station and just a once-a-week newspaper, the daily broadcast, which once was for mostly entertainment purposes, has stepped up to fill the gap. The hosts help find answers to questions from the community and have regular local officials, like the town’s Mayor, on to provide public health and safety updates.

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At this COVID-19 test center, you're not just a number

Anne Blythe

April 11, 2020 |

North Carolina Health News |

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Response Location: United States, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The University of North Carolina's healthcare system is utilizing virtual care centers and mobile communications to more efficiently prioritize potential COVID-19 cases and better track people after they've been tested. After someone has been tested, virtual communication continues whether or not they tested positive for the virus, which has helped mitigate concerns for patients about how to best manage the symptoms they're experiencing, regardless of the diagnosis.

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An Alachua County COVID-19 Portal Matches Volunteers With Those Needing Help

Lexi Flechner

April 10, 2020 |

WUFT-PBS |

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Response Location: United States, Alachua County, Florida

The county of Alachua in Florida has created a centralized online portal that connects volunteers with those who need assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. The portal also expands access to who has been able to volunteer thus far, allowing those who may be more vulnerable due to underlying health conditions to take opportunities that can be fulfilled from home.

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Aggressive testing, contact tracing, cooked meals: How the Indian state of Kerala flattened its coronavirus curve

Niha Masih

April 10, 2020 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: India, Kochi, Kerala

When coupled with long-term state investment in public institutions, a rapid response to a pandemic is most effective. In India, Kerala state acted quickly relative to its neighbors in communicating risks, tracking cases, testing, and requiring quarantines for tourists. The effectiveness of the measures benefitted from the states'investment in education and public health institutions.

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Public health workers innovate around social distancing guidelines

Jessica Kutz

April 09, 2020 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

A fleet of mobile health units across the nation have been helping low-income and immigrant communities to access public health care resources, but during the coronavirus pandemic, the focus has shifted to providing relevant safety information. Leveraging the trust that has been developed over time, public health care workers are utilizing social media to distribute information and resources until they can until they can begin "delivering medications in partnership with Federally Qualified Health Centers, a safety net for uninsured and undocumented people."

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