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‘코로나' 때문에 봉사활동 못 한다고요?

김지윤

April 06, 2020 |

한겨레 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: South Korea

코로나 시국' 장기화로 시민들의 대면 봉사활동이 어려워지자 각 단체들이 원격 봉사 환경을 마련하고자 나섰습니다. 취미 활동부터 진로 상담까지 다양한 분야의 재능 나눔이 비대면으로 이뤄지고 있습니다.

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Trocken bleiben trotz Corona-Isolation

Ann-Kathrin Hipp

April 06, 2020 |

Tagesspiegel |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Germany, Berlin

Videochats, Whatsapp-Gruppen, Telefondienst rund um die Uhr. Wer süchtig nach Alkohol ist, findet jetzt online Hilfe – hauptsache, in Verbindung bleiben.

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Mobile drive-through Coronavirus Testing: Lessons from Germany for Nigeria

Ruona Meyer

April 06, 2020 |

Premium Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Nigeria, Lagos

Nigeria's first drive-through coronavirus testing site followed some of the same protocols that have been used successfully in Germany, but lessons offered by Germany could help the Nigerian facility improve its processes. In its first two days, the site run by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research tested 78 people. Appointments were made for the free tests after a screening process to preserve the supply of tests for those most at risk from the virus. Outdoor testing affords a measure of safety to healthcare workers, while testing people in their cars offers some privacy to those getting tested.

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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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As courts close for the coronavirus, officials and advocates adjust to protect domestic violence victims

Vinny Vella

April 06, 2020 |

The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stay-at-home orders keep us safe against the risk of infection, but for those suffering from domestic abuse they are no safe haven. The city of Philadelphia is working to let people know that services are still available despite the pandemic, although these services have had to adapt to the new circumstances. Some examples include special hotlines and FaceTime calls with judges for hearings. They also have a rotation of judges on call to deal with protection-from-abuse applications. There are also advocates and services outside the court system, like Philadelphia Legal Assistance.

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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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800-1500 Words

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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Coronavirus opens up the NHS for health tech entrepreneurs

Hazel Sheffield

April 05, 2020 |

Financial Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United Kingdom

Health technology start-ups across the UK are helping to digitally transform hospital care and the healthcare system as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. Working with the National Health Service, start-ups are implementing systems in hospitals that allow for mass messaging to patients as well as tools for remote consultation.

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In Czech Republic, cryptocurrency mining boosts agriculture

Inbar Preiss

April 05, 2020 |

Inkline |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Czech Republic

Using cryptocurrency mining, technological innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking, Parallel Garden, a Czech-based initiative, is tackling unsustainable agricultural practices. The project seeks to increase local food production and reduce waste, while sharing best practices with other communities through open-sourcing.

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

Janna Brancolini

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

Christina Anderson, Henrik Pryser Libell

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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