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

강애란

March 13, 2020 |

연합뉴스 |

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

Anthony Kuhn

March 13, 2020 |

NPR |

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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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Here comes the sun canoe, as Amazonians take on Big Oil

Francesc Badia i Dalmases

March 13, 2020 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Ecuador, Kapawi

The Kara Solar Foundation is looking to connect indigenous communities in Achuar territory in Ecuador to learn about solar power as an alternative to oil. By building solar-powered canoes, they can replace vessels that burn fossil fuels into the atmosphere. While the two boats in operation have run into technical problems, the intercultural training programs are instructing Achuar people on how to fix the technology. “Sustained and truly intercultural collaborations can create technological solutions that serve indigenous communities, rather than destroying them,” says Oliver Utne, the foundation's founder.

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

Pablo Maillé

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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Learning curve: How schools worldwide are tackling coronavirus challenge

Lenora Chu, Ann Scott Tyson, Sarah Matusek

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 Testing Goes Mobile in Seattle

Wudan Yan

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

Jason Beaubien

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

Domantė Platūkytė

March 12, 2020 |

Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

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

Rédaction internationale

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 Taiwan is containing coronavirus – despite diplomatic isolation by China

Michelle Yun

March 12, 2020 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Taiwan, Taipei

Struggling countries look to Taiwan as an example of how to respond to a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic. Strategies that Taiwan uses include tracking of mandatory quarantines, border control, and its use of technology. They are now looking to expand testing even further.

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