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Comic Relief From COVID-19: Leaders Really Meme It When They Say Stay Home

Mary Chris Jaklevic

April 10, 2020 |

KFF Health News |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Some officials are using humor to urge citizens to follow Covid-19 directives like staying at home and social distancing. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot used memes shared under #whereslightfoot as inspiration for a public service announcement, where she uses humor to reinforce the city’s stay at home order. Other officials, such as the governors of New York, California, and Kentucky, have created humorous videos, engaged in playful banter, and enlisted the help of famous comedians to reach people. The response has been positive, but some critics worry that sarcasm can cause people to push back on the advice.

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Coronavirus: la estrategia "única en el mundo" de Islandia, el país que ofrece pruebas de covid-19 a toda la población

Lioman Lima

April 10, 2020 |

BBC |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Iceland

Este artículo enumera y explica las diferentes medidas tomadas por Islandia para contener COVID-19. Islandia es el país que más pruebas ha llevado a cabo para detectar la enfermedad en el mundo.

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Coronavirus diaries are helping people cope. They're also a research gold mine

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

April 10, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, California

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues on, people are turning to social media to share their stories and find communities. With a flood of misinformation online and mixed messaging from government leaders, many are documenting their own experiences having the novel coronavirus to give contextual experiences and reduce others’ anxiety. Researchers have noticed this spike in digital diaries and are using it for research as well.

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Und sie tanzen trotzdem

Nils Erich

April 10, 2020 |

Zeit Online |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Germany, Berlin

Die Schließungen wegen Corona bedrohen die Ausgehkultur existenziell. Die Berliner Clubs senden dagegen mit Livestreams an, um auf die prekäre Lage aufmerksam zu machen und um zumindest etwas Geld zu verdienen. Über fünf Millionen Abrufe hatten die Streams bis Ende März, rund 370.000 Euro wurden an Spenden bislang eingeworben.

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Greece Shows How to Handle the Crisis

Ferdinando Giugliano

April 10, 2020 |

Bloomberg |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Greece, Athens

The speed of the response matters in mitigating the public health impact of a pandemic. Greece, which acted to restrict non-essential movement faster than countries like Spain and Italy, has sufewera fewer cases of COVID-19. Alongside enacting containment policies only days after its first cases, Greece has been able to prepare its emergency medical system by recruiting additional doctors and staff.

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The Ute Mountain Ute tribe has turned its casino into a food distribution hub

Zak Podmore

April 10, 2020 |

The Salt Lake Tribune |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Ute Mountain Ute Reservation, United States, Towaoc, Colorado

The Ute Mountain Ute people have enacted a number of COVID-19 preventative measures for the tribe. These include implementing a curfew, transforming their casino into a food distribution hub and lodging for first responders, and regularly visiting elders to ensure needs are being met. After transforming the casino, 650 of the tribe’s 2,100 enrolled members signed up to receive assistance.

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The big lesson from South Korea's coronavirus response

Christina Thornell, Danush Parvaneh, Ranjani Chakraborty, Mac Schneider

April 10, 2020 |

Vox |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: South Korea

Having learned lessons from the 2015 MERS outbreak, South Korea was quick to implement both widespread testing and contact tracing at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although cases were only just beginning to be reported in the country, government officials were already working with bioengineers to create test kits in order to "prepare for the worst."

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A County Expands Internet Access with Remote WiFi Hotspots

Andrea Noble

April 10, 2020 |

Route Fifty |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Delaware

A county in Delaware has built out drive-up WiFi hotspots outside of public buildings that allow students, workers, and other residents to access the internet while social distancing. “You have a situation where the internet was a nice thing to have a few weeks ago, but it is now really necessary if you want your kids to go to school. It’s necessary to keep your job,” County Executive Matthew Meyer said.

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대기업의 노하우 전수로… 마스크 생산량 두 배로 늘려

임현석, 서형석

April 10, 2020 |

동아일보 |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: South Korea, Jangseong

갑작스런 수요 증가로 인해 한때 마스크 생산에 차질을 빚었던 중소기업들이 대기업들과의 긴밀한 협력을 통해 생산량을 원활히 늘릴 수 있었습니다.

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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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Under 800 Words

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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