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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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  • South Korea's Drive-Through Testing For Coronavirus Is Fast — And Free

    March 13, 2020 |

    NPR |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: South Korea, Seoul

    Widespread and efficient drive-through test centers have been part of the reason that South Korea has been successful in limiting the spread of COVID-19. South Korea has had a previous disastrous experience with the 2015 MERS outbreak, which spurred them to prepare the necessary long-term infrastructure and funding needed to fight the coronavirus.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Learning curve: How schools worldwide are tackling coronavirus challenge

    March 13, 2020 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    As more and more schools go remote in response to the rapidly spreading coronavirus, educators around the world are finding ways to keep students engaged and learning. Whether it's hosting discussions and lessons through Zoom, demonstrating science experiments in their own kitchens, and sourcing necessary equipment to families who don't have the means to support online learning, teachers, and students are innovating and adapting through the uncertain landscape of education during a pandemic.

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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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  • 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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  • Less is more: Lithuanian company's experiment with shorter working hours

    March 12, 2020 |

    Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Lithuania, Vilnius

    A company in Lithuania cut back the work day from eight to six hours and noted an increase in morale without any negative impact on productivity. Employees reported a better work-life balance, reducing their stress and exhaustion and allowing them more time for activities that boost personal wellbeing.

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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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