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  • German village has communal approach to lessen community spread of COVID-19

    March 31, 2020 |

    Richland Source |

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    Response Location: Germany, Eschwege

    A village in Germany has implemented a local hotline for at-risk community members to use if they need help obtaining essentials during the coronavirus pandemic. The group of volunteers managing the hotline work under the guidance of a doctor to make sure they're reducing risk to themselves and those they're serving.

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  • In COVID-19 economy, Southwest Florida farms, restaurants band together to offer solutions

    March 31, 2020 |

    Fort Myers News-Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Fort Myers, Florida

    Farms in Southwest Florida are facing a decline in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic forcing restaurants and farmer's markets to close and social distancing to be mandated. To stay afloat, some farmers are "adding onsite markets to their fields and teaming with restaurants-cum-grocery-services," while others are joining together to offer grocery delivery or grab-and-go-vegetable boxes direct from the farms.

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  • University of Maryland researchers developing custom-fit, reusable masks for coronavirus first responders

    March 31, 2020 |

    WUSA-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, College Park, Maryland

    WIth supplies of masks for health workers running dangerously low around the United States, researchers at the University of Maryland have devised a way to sterilize disposable masks, as well as tocreate custom, reusable masks.

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  • The push to get vital COVID-19 information to Arizonans who don't speak English

    March 31, 2020 |

    Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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    Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

    In the U.S., service announcements about the spread of coronavirus were originally only released in English, so local governments, organizations, and news outlets across the nation have stepped in to help non-English speakers to access the information. Some are using TV and social media to offer translations while others called on the CDC to address the concern which prompted the organization to release translations.

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  • Bethel dental clinic catalyzes community mask-making effort

    March 31, 2020 |

    Alaska Public Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Bethel, Alaska

    When a dental clinic in Alaska had to suspend elective procedures due to the spread of the coronavirus, the clinic turned their efforts into repurposing their medical-grade material – usually used for sterilized medical and surgical instruments – into surgical masks for hospital workers. The idea has gained attention, and now community members who want to help are provided mask-making kits from the clinic.

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  • Allina Health's Tablet Stands Could Help Preserve PPE Supplies

    March 31, 2020 |

    WCCO-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Minnesota

    In Minnesota, hospitals in the Allina Health system are using tablets and stands for doctors to speak with their patients in an effort to cut down on the need to use various kinds of personal protective equipment like masks and gloves. With the tablets, doctors and nurses can virtually check in on patients nearby from the safety of a kiosk.

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  • ‘There Will Be Enough for Everyone': Berlin Distributes €500 Million to Artists and Freelancers Within Four Days of Launching Its Grant Program

    March 31, 2020 |

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    Response Location: Germany, Berlin

    In Berlin, Germany, the local government acted rapidly to deploy 500 million euros worth of grant money to freelancers and small businesses within days of setting up the fund. Despite a rocky launch and some residual concerns over data breaches, the grants, ranging from 5,000 euros to 15,000, have kept the local economy afloat for now.

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  • Travel the great indoors for a glimpse of your city's natural world

    March 31, 2020 |

    Mongabay |

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    Response Location: India, New Delhi

    Across India, as people are spending more time at home because of restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals in increasing numbers are turning to new ways to connect to nature and each other. They are using their time at home to observe nature out their windows, and in doing so, they are sharing their findings on places like eBird, which “depend on public contribution of data for scientific research.”

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  • Coronavirus: Groups reopen 805 Undocufund to help undocumented immigrants during pandemic

    March 31, 2020 |

    Ventura County Star |

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    Response Location: United States, California

    The collaborators behind a relief fund that is normally used for natural disasters is pivoting its purpose to be redistributed to undocumented immigrants who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus. Although the application is not yet live and will not solve systemic problems such as barriers to receiving unemployment insurance, the program has in the past proven helpful to thousands of families by providing short-term financial stability.

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  • El Dorado Hills first responders adopt new disinfecting protocols

    March 31, 2020 |

    KCRA-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, El Dorado Hills, California

    The El Dorado Hills Fire Department has adapted a decontamination method from the military to stem the spread of COVID-19 among its firefighters and first responders. All paramedics must wear full decontamination suits, and trucks are sprayed down with a disinfecting spray after returning from any calls. Fire departments across the country are adopting similar measures.

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