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  • Lauko klasės, atskirti mokinių srautai ir testavimas – Vilniaus mokykla išmoko pandemijos pamokas

    October 05, 2021 |

    Lithuanian Radio and Television (LRT) |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Lithuania, Vilnius

    Per COVID-19 pandemiją privati Demokratinė mokykla viena pirmųjų Lietuvoje sugrąžino vaikus į klases ir sugebėjo užtikrinti itin mažą sergamumą. Mokyklos bendruomenei tai pavyko perkeliant dalį ugdymo į lauko klases, reguliuojant vaikų srautus ir plačiai taikant testavimą. Ar gali Demokratinės mokyklos pandemijos valdymo strategija būti pritaikyta ir kitose Lietuvos mokyklose?

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  • Inside United Airlines' Decision to Mandate Coronavirus Vaccines

    October 02, 2021 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States

    The key to United Airlines successful vaccine mandate, even in areas that have low vaccination rates, was gradually phasing in the mandate after a year-long effort laying the groundwork. The airline worked with the union to set up vaccine clinics at its major hubs and offered incentives to employees who got vaccinated. Incentives, like extra pay or vacation days that declined over time until they expired, led the majority of employees to get vaccinated, and the mandate proved to be the final push that was needed.

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  • An unprecedented state program is already fulfilling its promise to house the most vulnerable

    October 01, 2021 |

    Monterey County Weekly |

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    Response Location: United States, Salinas, California

    Over 120 hotels and motels have been converted into affordable housing developments in California, housing 8,260 people who were previously experiencing homelessness. Known as Homekey, the state-funded program was initially meant to quickly house vulnerable populations in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Funding for the next two years has already been approved for what advocates are calling “Homekey 2.0.”

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  • How France Overcame Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

    September 27, 2021 |

    Wall Street Journal |

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    Response Location: France

    A mixture of mandates and incentives helped France overcome vaccine hesitancy and encouraged millions to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The government campaign was so successful that some of the restrictions – like the requirement to show a health pass with vaccine status or recent test results before entering public spaces, like a restaurant or train- might soon be eased. Other mandates included requiring masks at primary schools and vaccination for health care workers, with those refusing to face suspension. The health pass requirement is credited with avoiding mass shutdowns again as the delta variant spreads.

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  • George Floyd Square COVID-19 vaccine drives target misinformation, mistrust

    September 25, 2021 |

    Minneapolis Star Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Though police have removed barricades from the protest zone around George Floyd Square, it remains a popular gathering place for people. The church across from the spot where George Floyd was murdered in May 2020 has partnered with the Cultural Wellness Center to offer COVID-19 vaccines at the square in order to raise the vaccination rate of the surrounding community. The shots are free and recipients receive a $50 gift card for each dose of the two-dose series. While many people have come to get the vaccine begrudgingly, largely due to workplace and travel mandates, organizers are happy for any gains.

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  • Youths Distribute ARVs During Lockdown to Curb Human Immunodeficiency

    September 23, 2021 |

    Metro FM 90.8 |

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    Response Location: Uganda, Kampala

    Volunteers around Kampala help people living with HIV – who often seek medical care far from their homes due to stigma - get their medications during COVID-19 lockdowns. The volunteers mainly use bicycles to deliver the medications and are assisted in reaching people in need by the patients’ doctors as well as community leaders, like members of parliament, who use social media platforms to advertise the services. A single volunteer, like Opio Kenneth, can deliver medications to five to ten clients a day. Another initiative, with several volunteers, has reached over 4,000 clients since 2020.

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  • Undocumented Workers Who Power New York's Economy Finally Get Pandemic Aid

    September 23, 2021 |

    Bloomberg |

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    Response Location: United States, New York

    Thousands of undocumented immigrants who lost their jobs during the pandemic can now receive aid through New York's Excluded Workers Fund. The $2.1 billion fund is the largest of its kind and the result of 18 months of lobbying, protests, and campaigning by community groups. Approved applicants can qualify for $15,600 or $3,200, depending on their ability to prove New York residence, previous employment, and lost income. Applications and fund information is made available in 13 languages and partnerships with grassroots organizations has been critical to reaching people who are eligible to apply.

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  • How Nigerian Sign Language Interpreters Help Children Dispel Fear Of Coronavirus

    September 22, 2021 |

    News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    A team of sign language interpreters across Nigeria translated into indigenous Nigerian sign language, the internationally acclaimed book “My Hero is You” which helps children, their parents and caregivers understand and answer questions about the coronavirus. With the signing of this book into an indigenous Nigerian sign language, deaf signers can now reach out to their communities. They teach them in the sign language they understand, using local words to explain how the virus came to be and how to prevent its spread and protect their communities.

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  • As CMSD returns to virtual school, Project ACT ensures the needs of homeless students are met

    September 15, 2021 |

    FreshWater Cleveland |

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    Response Location: United States, Cleveland, Ohio

    Project ACT provides support services to 1,000 Cleveland public school students experiencing homelessness or living with guardians other than their parents. Students are set up with a life skills coach who provides emotional and academic support to cope with traumatic life experiences. To ensure stability during COVID-19, Project ACT distributed hotspots and Chromebooks to all 1,000 children they work with. Life coach sessions transitioned to Zoom, where weekly online tutoring sessions were also hosted. Students could also receive gift cards, enrichment packets, school supplies, and hygiene items if needed.

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  • Youth Volunteers On The Frontline To Curb The Spread Of COVID-19

    September 14, 2021 |

    Rwanda Dispatch |

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    Response Location: Rwanda, Rukara

    Youth volunteers in Rwanda are keeping their communities safe by reminding people to follow coronavirus safety guidelines. Volunteers enforce social distancing, masks, and hygiene, in addition to fighting misinformation about the virus.

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