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Alcoholics Anonymous members find support online during coronavirus pandemic

CNN

Denise Royal

5 April 2020

California, United States

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Social connection and support are crucial for people in the Alcoholics Anonymous program, so the social distancing mandated by COVID-19 has been particularly stressful. To try to recreate the same atmosphere and safe ...

Here's how doctors are monitoring more than 350 Delaware coronavirus patients virtually

The News Journal (Delaware Online)

Brittany Horn

3 April 2020

Delaware, United States

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In Delaware, doctors have turned to telehealth amidst the COVID19 pandemic to treat patients safely and remotely. Using systems called ChristianaCare and CarVio, doctors are monitoring more than 350 coronavirus-positi...

LA's Photographers Can't Come Near You, But They'll Peep In Your Windows

LAist

Mike Roe

2 April 2020

Los Angeles, California, United States

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With COVID19 putting the majority of us in self-isolation or quarantine, LA-based photographers have found unique ways to capture this moment. Without coming into contact with individuals – which is often a fundamenta...

In life's last moments, U.S. clergy minister to the sick and dying via FaceTime and Zoom

Washington Post

Julie Zauzmer

2 April 2020

United States

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As more individuals are hospitalized and in critical condition from COVID19, religious leaders are finding unique ways to connect. While the norm may be to be at bedsides, in this unprecedented time where that isn’t p...

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

Richland Source

Noah Jones

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31 March 2020

Eschwege, Germany

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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...

Bay County librarian using virtual storytime to cheer up families during coronavirus shutdown

MLive.com

Caitlyn French

29 March 2020

Bay City, Michigan, United States

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With schools and libraries closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, a librarian in Bay County, Michigan is turning to hosting a virtual storytime. Although this approach lacks some elements of the in-person storytime, ...

Know your rights: How eviction moratoriums work in LA amid COVID-19 crisis

ABC News (American Broadcasting Company)

Anabel Munoz

26 March 2020

Los Angeles, California, United States

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To prevent people from losing their homes due to lack of paying rent or during the coronavirus pandemic, the L.A. County Supervisor issued an executive order that prevents landlords from evicting their tenants. To app...

‘There's sunshine again': Thousands of meals delivered daily to Anchorage students as coronavirus closes classrooms

Alaska Public Media

Tegan Hanlon

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24 March 2020

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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In Alaska, the Anchorage School District’s mobile food delivery service is delivering thousands of meals every day to Anchorage students. By repurposing school buses, school district leaders are packing sack lunches, ...

In The Age of Coronavirus, Libraries Are Getting Books Into People's Hands — Without Touching

Next City

Elizabeth Pandolfi

24 March 2020

United States

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As public libraries in the United States are forced to close their doors in response to the coronavirus outbreak, librarians are trying new methods of (safely) getting books in the hands of community members. From org...

LI senior facilities find unique ways to cope with coronavirus

News Day

Zachary R. Dowdy

24 March 2020

Westbury, New York, United States

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At nursing homes in the Long Island area, facilities and their staff have stepped up to ensure residents can use technology to stay connected. They have facilitated performances over Zoom, local school-children send v...

Coronavirus: Platform Matches Tech Talent with Gov in Need

Government Technology (GovTech)

Zach Quaintance

23 March 2020

Georgetown, District of Columbia, United States

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A new platform, nicknamed the U.S. Digital Response for COVID-19, is connecting volunteer technologists, engineers, and other tech-leaning experts with state, county, and local governments in desperate need of help du...

Appalachian Students Displaced by Outbreak Get a Lifeline

Yes! Magazine

Ivy Brashear

23 March 2020

Berea, Kentucky, United States

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As colleges and universities across the United States have shifted to online classes and shut down their campuses, not every student simply has the ability to move home. To help support these students, many of whom ar...

Churches use technology to stream services after coronavirus shuts many down

WFAA-TV

Alex Rozie

22 March 2020

Dallas, Texas, United States

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Churches across the nation have had to shut their doors as the country tries to contain the coronavirus outbreak, but some religious institutions have turned to creative ways to keep their practice alive. In Texas, on...

Nursing homes get creative to keep residents connected to family and friends

Valley News

Liz Sauchelli

21 March 2020

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

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The Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community near Lebanon, New Hampshire, is one of many senior-assisted living facilities that has rapidly responded to the spread of coronavirus. The staff has set up personal bingo table...

A distillery makes hand sanitizer, a restaurant sells toilet paper: How food businesses are doing COVID-19 pivots

Berkeleyside

Alix Wall

20 March 2020

Berkeley, California, United States

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When the Bay Area issued a shelter-in-place order as a response to containing the spread of COVID-19, businesses had to adapt. From a local distillery creating hand sanitizer at cost, to a restaurant offering grocerie...

Communities Mobilize to Help Elderly Weather Coronavirus Crisis

Wall Street Journal

Ruth Bender

20 March 2020

Belgium

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Across the world, many senior citizens have been cut off from access to normal routines and ways of community due to the coronavirus pandemic, but communities and organizations are working to fill the void. In Belgium...

Schools Race To Feed Students Amid Coronavirus Closures

NPR

Cory Turner

Anya Kamenetz

20 March 2020

United States

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In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, school districts are trying a number of approaches to ensure students still have access to free breakfasts and lunches even though they are not coming to school. In some cities...

Cincinnati Zoo Offers At Home Safari

Spectrum News 1 Ohio

Katie Kapusta

19 March 2020

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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The Cincinnati Zoo has found a way to connect to their community even after temporarily shutting its doors because of COVID19. Using Facebook Live, the zoo hosts daily videos showcasing different animals and education...

1.2 million subscribers: How Reddit's coronavirus community became a destination

NBC News

Olivia Solon

April Glaser

18 March 2020

United States

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A group of researchers of infectious diseases, virologists, computer scientists, doctors, and nurses have taken to moderating a community coronavirus message board on Reddit to help spread awareness and decrease infor...

Islam Finds a Home in German Classrooms

Are We Europe

Isabelle de Pommereau

18 March 2020

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

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Germany is unusual amongst countries in its attitude towards religion—it considers faith to be "sociologically and psychologically important and part of both individuals and society." In these advances, it has begun t...

Community aid groups set up across UK amid coronavirus crisis

The Guardian

Robert Booth

16 March 2020

United Kingdom

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In the UK, mutual aid groups are popping up to deliver food and medical supplies to those who can't leave their homes as a result of the rapidly spreading COVID-19. Organizers are keeping the efforts local to limit th...

South Korea Shows World How to Slow Spread of Coronavirus

Voice of America (VOA)

William Gallo

12 March 2020

Seoul, South Korea

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South Korea has taken a softer approach to preventing and containing the coronavirus, in large part because they’ve prioritized accessible testing and have an already-existing strong and affordable healthcare system. ...

Experts Credit South Korea's Extensive Testing For Curbing Coronavirus Spread

NPR

Anthony Kuhn

12 March 2020

Seoul, South Korea

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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...

NC community centers prepare for COVID-19

North Carolina Health News

Liora Engel-Smith

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9 March 2020

North Carolina, United States

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Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, North Carolina's health centers are relying on old methods to reach and educate uninsured and medically vulnerable patients, many of whom don't have access to the internet. Staff are p...

Seattle Health Care System Offers Drive-Through Coronavirus Testing For Workers

NPR

Jon Hamilton

8 March 2020

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Health care workers at the University of Washington are now able to be tested for coronavirus via a drive-through. Providing both convenience and safety by limiting exposure of the potentially ill, the test only takes...

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