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  • A Facebook group matches RVs that are sitting idle with health care workers who need a place to isolate after long hospital shifts

    Alicia Lee

    April 01, 2020 |

    CNN |

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    Response Location: United States, Texas

    Doctors on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic are able to isolate themselves from their families to avoid possible transmission of the virus thanks to a Facebook group that helps match medical professionals with nearby RVs, trailers, and campers. The idea for RVs for MDs originated in Texas, but thanks to a large volunteer group, they've been able to implement the program nationwide.

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  • These Teens Are Helping Self-Isolating Seniors Stay Connected

    Bridget Shirvell

    April 01, 2020 |

    Teen Vogue |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    To help senior citizens through the coronavirus pandemic, teens and young adults are teaching the older people in their communities how to utilize technology. From "using FaceTime, finding reputable news on Facebook, and ordering groceries online," the skills these young volunteers are teaching help bridge the gap between social distancing and isolation.

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  • The law of generosity combatting coronavirus in Pakistan

    Aysha Imtiaz

    April 01, 2020 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Pakistan, Karachi

    In Pakistan, where many citizens earn a daily wage from street businesses that have now been forced to close due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistanis are continuing to contribute zakat, "the traditional Muslim charity tax." The contributions – regarded as "one of the most important religious duties for Muslims" – are used to create packages containing basic grocery items and anti-bacterial soap for the daily-wage workers.

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  • A Simple Mask

    Tomáš Brolík Petr Horký Jiří Nádoba

    April 01, 2020 |

    Respekt |

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    Response Location: Czech Republic

    In the Czech Republic, a seamstress named Michaela Moudra encouraged people across the country to meet their nation's acute need for face masks to reduce COVID-19 transmission. From her Facebook group Czechia Sews Face Masks, which now has tens of thousands of members, Moudra inspired hundreds to start sewing masks.

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  • Covid-19: Virus-stricken cities go digital to boost solidarity, wellbeing

    Sophie Davies Beh Lih Yi Umberto Bacchi

    March 31, 2020 |

    The Star Malaysia |

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    Response Location: Spain

    Within weeks of the COVID-19 outbreak in cities around the world, online communities flourished as places people used to combat feelings of isolation and to promote community spirits. Virtual parties, educational seminars, and online cultural events connected people across borders and within neighborhoods. In Spain, an early virus hotspot, Nextdoor users created 10 times more neighborhood groups than usual. In Berlin, the city’s vibrant nightlife went digital with about 250 clubs combining to livestream DJ sets every evening.

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

    Noah Jones

    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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  • Quilters sew hundreds of face mask covers for first responders

    Shelby Miller

    March 30, 2020 |

    KIRO-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Olympia, Washington

    In Olympia, Washington, the local Washington Stars Quilt Guild is hard at work sewing protective face coverings and masks for first responders and frontline health workers in need. The face masks are intended to protect the exterior of the high demand N95 masks.

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  • Mental health care in Colorado has gone virtual thanks to coronavirus. For some patients, it's long overdue.

    Jennifer Brown

    March 30, 2020 |

    The Colorado Sun |

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    Response Location: United States, Colorado Springs, Colorado

    In Colorado, most mental health services have been moved online as a response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Called telemental health, the virtual sessions give those that regularly see a therapist, or need to because of increased anxiety during the pandemic, an option to from home. While this is being seen as a breakthrough in services, barriers like access to technology and the lack of interpersonal connection provides their own set of challenges.

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  • States swap COVID-19 test supplies to fight shortage

    Jeremy Turley Jeremy Fugleberg

    March 30, 2020 |

    Inforum |

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    Response Location: United States, North Dakota

    Facing a supply shortage, North Dakota and South Dakota arranged a no-cost swap of needed COVID19 testing supplies. Both states are part of the Northern Plains Consortium, made up of five states’ public health lab workers in an ongoing effort to collaborate and learn from one another. And those relationships paid off when the Dakotas needed to cooperate to share supplies in order to test their residents.

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  • Locals 3-D print emergency personal protective equipment

    Abbe Hamilton

    March 30, 2020 |

    Monadnock Ledger-Transcript |

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    Response Location: United States, Peterborough, New Hampshire

    In response to a request from a local hospital, a Peterborough resident began using his 3-D printer to print face masks and clear plastic face shields to help protect frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Although supplies are limited, some "makerspaces" are collaborating on the process and sharing materials and designs to keep operations running.

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