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The Coronavirus Is Blowing Up Our Best Response to the Opioid Crisis

Zachary Siegel

July 29, 2020 |

The New Republic |

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Response Location: United States, Midland, Michigan

The coronavirus pandemic has correlated with an increase in overdose deaths in the United States, likely due to people going against one of the "central tenets of safety when using drugs: Never use alone" as well as governments' longstanding stigma against allowing supervised consumption sites. To overcome this, a harm reduction service in Midland, Michigan is connecting volunteer operators with "people who have no choice but to use alone" via telephone as a means to offer help if something goes wrong.

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What Vermont and Its History Might Teach the Nation About Handling the Coronavirus

Bill McKibben

July 28, 2020 |

The New Yorker |

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Response Location: United States, Vermont

Vermont has seen very few cases of COVID-19 compared to its neighboring states after implementing early preparedness protocols. While part of the success could be due to the small and homogeneous population of the state, the credit also goes to the governor ceding communications to health care officials and local media suspending comments on coronavirus-related pieces to mitigate the spread of misinformation.

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In Baltimore, a struggling, black-owned nursing home keeps covid-19 at bay

Rebecca Tan

July 24, 2020 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore has reported approximately 10,000 cases of Covid-19, but the local Maryland Baptist Aged Home hasn't had a single senior resident infected due "a relatively small population of 29 residents, a strong history of infection control, a dedicated staff and...the cynicism that comes with residing in an underserved community." Leadership at the nursing home acted before local government officials did, implementing a strict lockdown and widespread testing protocols while also relying on measures already in place such as thorough infection-reducing cleaning regimens.

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Rayuwa Da Korona: How two local radio stations are responding to COVID-19 in Kano State

el-Hamza Misbahu

July 21, 2020 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

Arewa Radio and Freedom Radio, two stations with large audiences in Kano State, actively combat misinformation and false rumors about the coronavirus. The stations run programming that builds trust and confidence between the public and health officials. They engage local religious leaders, who are very influential in the area, provide forums for listeners to ask questions of experts, and air programming in local languages with titles such as “Demystifying COVID-19” and “Eradicating COVID-19." Although they try to make programming widely accessible, some want content available online and in infographic form.

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30 Years Later: How The ADA Changed Life For People With Disabilities

Allison Norlian

July 21, 2020 |

Forbes |

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Response Location: United States

The Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) mandated public places, businesses, facilities, and schools make accommodations for people with disabilities, including ramps, accessible entrances and bathrooms, and designated parking spaces. The ADA also makes discrimination against people with disabilities illegal, establishes a nationwide communication system for people with speech or hearing impairments, and encourages community-based services over institutionalization. While accessibility and discrimination can still be problems, the ADA has allowed people with disabilities to live independently.

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Why Haven't Sexual-Assault Statistics Improved?

Emily Kelleher

July 13, 2020 |

The 61% Project |

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Response Location: United States

Colleges and universities, required to educate students and staff about sexual assault prevention, use thousands of courses and programs, hardly any of which have been shown to be effective. Campus sexual assaults have continued to rise while the education industry flourishes. While there is no single gold-standard program, one with the best evidence of effectiveness is Flip the Script, or Enhanced Assess Acknowledge Act. It is based on teaching women to overcome mental barriers to recognizing risk posed by acquaintances. High costs and time commitments have kept enrollment low, despite proof it works.

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How did New Zealand become Covid-19 free?

Anna Jones

July 10, 2020 |

BBC |

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Response Location: New Zealand

When China first reported its first death from Covid-19 New Zealand made the proactive move to restrict entry to anyone coming from or through China. This coupled with an early lockdown and an effective communication plan helped the country to eliminate the virus.

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This Maryland nursing home has had no coronavirus cases. How did they do it?

Amna Nawaz

July 09, 2020 |

PBS NewsHour |

Broadcast TV Programs |

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Response Location: United States, Baltimore, Maryland

A faith-based nursing home facility in Baltimore has managed to remain free of any cases of coronavirus due to proactive and aggressive preparedness measure. Although there were concerns that implementing such restrictions could negatively impact the social emotional health of residents, the facility management took this concern seriously and implemented additional protocols that prioritized making sure the residents felt taken care of.

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As COVID-19 Takes A Toll On Doctors' Mental Health, Nevada Psychiatrists Offer An Ear

Amanda Peacher

July 07, 2020 |

Boise State Public Radio (KBSX) |

Radio |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Reno, Nevada

A new anonymous caller hotline launched in Nevada by volunteer psychiatrists to offer health-care workers a means of support as they work on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Although it's yet to be seen what the impact will be of this effort, a similar hotline for law enforcement that was staffed by fellow police officers resulted in a higher likelihood for officers calling in.

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Listening to Silence: Why We Must Protect the World's Quiet Places

Jenny Morber

June 30, 2020 |

Yale Environment 360 |

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Response Location: Ecuador

The nonprofit Quiet Parks International certifies “quiet parks” after performing a detailed sound analysis. Their work is an effort to raise awareness of and increase public support for preserving these locations.

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