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  • COVID-19: Il aurait fallu s'inspirer de Taïwan, mais c'est trop tard

    March 13, 2020 |

    Usbek & Rica |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: Taiwan

    Plusieurs pays d'Asie ont rapidemment instauré des mesures efficaces pour limiter la propagation de la pandémie au sein de leurs populations. Ces stratégies pour contenir la contagion auraient pu constituer un modèle de réponse pour les pays européens. Toutefois, ces dispositifs soulèvent des questions en termes de respect de la vie privée.

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  • Coronavirus Testing Goes Mobile in Seattle

    March 13, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    In early January, doctors at UW Medical Center began preparing for a coronavirus outbreak by transforming a research lab into a screening center for coronavirus that delivers results within a day. Now, coupled with a mobile clinic that allows for people to be tested from within the confines of their cars, the city has been able to test a large volume of people more safely than if they were being tested from within a hospital.

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  • The Surprising Way Durham Distillery is Helping Fight Coronavirus

    March 13, 2020 |

    Garden & Gun |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

    As restaurants look at a myriad of ways to enhance the cleanliness of their businesses in light of the coronavirus pandemic, a distillery in North Carolina chose to shift their focus from gin-making to making and distributing hand sanitizer. The owners of the distillery are also training neighboring businesses "how to use the solution responsibly," and then donating bottles of the sanitizer after they complete the session.

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  • They've Contained the Coronavirus. Here's How.

    March 13, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Singapore

    Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong have each shown success with slowing the pace of the coronavirus outbreak due in part from learning lessons during the 2002 SARS outbreak. Combining different approaches to social distancing and quarantine, travel restrictions, and public health campaigns focused on hygiene best practices, the countries have shown that it doesn't necessarily take "China’s draconian measures" to mitigate the spread.

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  • [코로나19 원격의료] ① 감염병 재난에 첫 시행…'서울-지방' 진료격차 없었다

    March 13, 2020 |

    연합뉴스 |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

    서울대병원의 주도 아래 코로나19 경증환자들을 원격으로 진료하는 체계가 마련 돼 긍정적 효과를 내고 있습니다. 원격진료가 도시와 지방 간의 진료 격차를 해소할 수 있는 가능성 역시 제시되고 있습니다.

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  • Experts Credit South Korea's Extensive Testing For Curbing Coronavirus Spread

    March 12, 2020 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

    South Korea has had an extremely effective response to the coronavirus because of its fast and widespread use of testing. There are now drive-through tests available where people recommended by their doctor can take a test from the safety of their vehicle. This decreases the chances of transmission and lowers the stress of both patient and doctor. As a result, the rate of increase has been slowing since February 29, 2020.

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  • Coronavirus : et si la Corée du Sud avait trouvé la bonne stratégie ?

    March 12, 2020 |

    France Culture |

    Multi-Media |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: South Korea

    La réaction immédiate de la Corée du Sud face à la pandémie a permis de réduire la croissance rapide du nombre de cas de personnes infectées par le Covid-19. Le pays a donné la priorité au dépistage massif, au criblage systématique, et à la responsabilisation collective.

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  • How this South Korean company created coronavirus test kits in three weeks

    March 12, 2020 |

    CNN |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: South Korea

    South Korean molecular biotech company, Seegene, created, tested, and received approval for a COVID19 test kit in just three weeks. Using a supercomputer’s big data system and taking advantage of the Disease Control & Prevention’s newly expedited approval process, the company is now making 10,000 tests each week, costing just under $20 each.

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  • Singapore Wins Praise For Its COVID-19 Strategy. The U.S. Does Not

    March 12, 2020 |

    NPR |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: Singapore

    As countries respond in different ways to the COVID19 pandemic, those with systematic government approaches have proven to be strongest thus far. Places like Hong Kong and Singapore created immediate systems for testing and quarantining, putting quick pressure on stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus. On the opposite end, places like Iran and the United States have fared worse because of a lack of immediate response and capacity for testing.

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  • South Korea Shows World How to Slow Spread of Coronavirus

    March 12, 2020 |

    Voice of America (VOA) |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

    South Korea has taken a softer approach to preventing and containing the coronavirus, in large part because they’ve prioritized accessible testing and have an already-existing strong and affordable healthcare system. Beyond that, the government has centered on citizen education – sending daily updates about new cases and provided a hotline for questions and concerns.

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