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Where Thousands of Masks a Day Are Decontaminated to Battle the Virus

Tiffany Hsu

April 11, 2020 |

The New York Times |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Columbus, Ohio

Battelle labs in rural Ohio is decontaminating n95 masks for health care workers as personal protective equipment remains in short supply amidst COVID-19. Granted emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration, the lab runs a separate tent station for their decontamination efforts, which follow tight structures and protocol.

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Gainesville Keeps Some Nature Parks Open, Citing Mental Health Reasons

Christine Guerrero Kayla Price Hannah Rarick

April 11, 2020 |

WUFT-PBS |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Gainesville, Florida

As a response to COVID-19, Florida closed its state parks, but in Gainesville, they’ve kept a number of city-owned ones open. Among those open is Sweetwater’s Nature Center, which cites the natural spaces as crucial for exercise and mental health. They’re taking precautions, though – adhering to added protections for workers who don’t feel comfortable working, frequent cleanings, and posting signs along the trail as social distance reminders.

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Minnesota Central Kitchen gives restaurant workers jobs while feeding those who are hungry

Sharyn Jackson

April 11, 2020 |

Minneapolis Star Tribune |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

With COVID-19 causing the shuttering of restaurants around the country, the Minnesota Central Kitchen collaboration brings together furloughed chefs – and their restaurants’ ingredients – to help feed those experiencing food insecurity. Participating restaurants and organizations pooled together their resources, spaces, and ingredients to make over 2,000 meals each week. Participants include volunteers and paid individuals, keeping 120 food service workers employed.

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Centros de cuidado animal se ingenian campañas de donaciones y videos en YouTube para sobrevivir la crisis

Eduardo Costa

April 11, 2020 |

La Voz de Guanacaste |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Costa Rica, Guanacaste

Dos centros de rescate y recuperación de la vida silvestre en Costa Rica, que dependían de la visita del turista extranjero para poder promover donaciones, voluntarios y además generar ingresos, buscan maneras creativas de continuar satisfaciendo esa necesidad durante la Pandemia por COVID-19

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The Ute Mountain Ute tribe has turned its casino into a food distribution hub

Zak Podmore

April 10, 2020 |

The Salt Lake Tribune |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Ute Mountain Ute Reservation, United States, Towaoc, Colorado

The Ute Mountain Ute people have enacted a number of COVID-19 preventative measures for the tribe. These include implementing a curfew, transforming their casino into a food distribution hub and lodging for first responders, and regularly visiting elders to ensure needs are being met. After transforming the casino, 650 of the tribe’s 2,100 enrolled members signed up to receive assistance.

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'We're still trying to keep going': Companies change business model to keep staff employed during coronavirus

Ellen Coulter

April 10, 2020 |

ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Australia, Tasmania

To replace lost business and keep their employees on staff, Tasmanian businesses quickly diversified into new product lines to meet COVID-19-related demand. A camera accessories firm that saw nearly all of its sales to the film and TV industries dry up became a manufacturer of face shields. A plastic manufacturer increased its business by turning out acrylic counter-top protective screens. And a whiskey distillery began producing 2,000 liters of hand sanitizer per week.

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Und sie tanzen trotzdem

Nils Erich

April 10, 2020 |

Zeit Online |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Germany, Berlin

Die Schließungen wegen Corona bedrohen die Ausgehkultur existenziell. Die Berliner Clubs senden dagegen mit Livestreams an, um auf die prekäre Lage aufmerksam zu machen und um zumindest etwas Geld zu verdienen. Über fünf Millionen Abrufe hatten die Streams bis Ende März, rund 370.000 Euro wurden an Spenden bislang eingeworben.

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Comic Relief From COVID-19: Leaders Really Meme It When They Say Stay Home

Mary Chris Jaklevic

April 10, 2020 |

Kaiser Health News |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

Some officials are using humor to urge citizens to follow Covid-19 directives like staying at home and social distancing. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot used memes shared under #whereslightfoot as inspiration for a public service announcement, where she uses humor to reinforce the city’s stay at home order. Other officials, such as the governors of New York, California, and Kentucky, have created humorous videos, engaged in playful banter, and enlisted the help of famous comedians to reach people. The response has been positive, but some critics worry that sarcasm can cause people to push back on the advice.

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California's coronavirus death toll is way below New York's. Here's why

James Rainey Soumya Karlamangla

April 10, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Early action to restrict public gatherings and stay-at-home orders may have mitigated surges in COVID-19 cases. In California, the governor’s action to close non-essential businesses and direct residents to stay at home appears to have yielded positive results, affording hospitals sufficient time to increase capacity in the event that cases spike.

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An Alachua County COVID-19 Portal Matches Volunteers With Those Needing Help

Lexi Flechner

April 10, 2020 |

WUFT-PBS |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Alachua County, Florida

The county of Alachua in Florida has created a centralized online portal that connects volunteers with those who need assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. The portal also expands access to who has been able to volunteer thus far, allowing those who may be more vulnerable due to underlying health conditions to take opportunities that can be fulfilled from home.

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