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The peak that wasn't

Johnathan Hettinger

June 26, 2020 |

Montana Free Press |

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Response Location: United States, Montana

Montana has largely been able to avoid the worst of the coronavirus pandemic by implementing very early measures – including a state of emergency, school closures, and social distancing protocols – before the virus had a chance to spread amongst the community. Having learned from how past communicable diseases spread throughout the state, such as whooping cough, health officials also quickly put a contact tracing effort into place. According to Dr. Laurel Desnick, Park County Health Officer, “Montana is still the safest place in the country.”

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NC Entertainment Venues Look To Asia As They Plot How To Reopen

David Boraks

June 26, 2020 |

WFAE |

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Response Location: South Korea

Some North Carolina entertainment venues are looking to South Korea and Taiwan, where theaters and sports venues have remained open during the coronavirus pandemic. The venues have prevented the spread of COVID-19 by using clear protocols and procedures like requiring temperatures and detailed health information upon entry, as well as mask wearing and good hygiene while in the venue. Ushers closely monitor the audience and enforce compliance. Venue and health officials were also transparent when a COVID-19 case did occur, quickly notifying everyone potentially exposed so they can isolate and minimize spread.

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Into Their Own Hands: Kibera, Kenya's Largest Slum, Tames COVID-19

Henry Owino

June 26, 2020 |

InfoNILE |

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Response Location: Kenya, Kibera, Nairobi

The densely populated region of Kibera in Kenya has managed to slow the spread of Covid-19 and protect vulnerable residents despite facing "overcrowding and unhygienic conditions" due to communal and collaborative efforts from local residents, the government and non-governmental organizations. These efforts have included an information campaign, the implementation of hygiene stations and community-delivered water to each household.

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Nuhu Bammali Maternity: Sustaining immunisation gains in Kano despite COVID-19

Bashar Abubakar

June 25, 2020 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kano

When COVID-19 cases began spreading in Kano, the local maternity hospital saw a decrease in patients coming for their appointments, so the hospital adapted and started seeing the women in their own homes. Using their already-established "network of Volunteer Community Mobilisers," the house visits were intended to inform the women about the new safety protocols in place in the facilities and encourage them to have their children receive their standard immunizations. The effort not only resulted in more children being immunized, but also improved the women's confidence of the facilities.

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Mexico City Tames Covid-19 in One of World's Largest Food Markets

David Luhnow Juan Montes

June 25, 2020 |

Wall Street Journal |

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Response Location: Mexico, Mexico City

In New Mexico, the world’s largest wholesale food market managed to contain the spread of Covid-19 by taking an aggressive, early intervention course of action that included widespread testing, contact tracing and isolation protocols. Although the rest of the country has yet to implement such measures, the market which was once called "a center for infections," has already seen a drastic reduction in cases.

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To reach vulnerable populations, Berkeley goes on the road to offer COVID-19 testing

Frances Dinkelspiel

June 25, 2020 |

Berkeleyside |

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Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

City officials in Berkeley have recently implemented a mobile testing site for Covid-19 to better reach vulnerable populations throughout the region. Although the physical testing site will remain as the central point for testing, the mobile option has helped test those in senior homes and nursing facilities, as well as their caretakers.

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What Parents Can Learn From Child Care Centers That Stayed Open During Lockdowns

Anya Kamenetz

June 24, 2020 |

NPR |

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Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

When schools and daycares closed at the onset of the pandemic, YMCA centers around the country remained open to provide care for the children of essential workers. In Phoenix, YMCA staff worked to screen children for symptoms, and made social distancing fun by having them use 'airplane arms,' as well as implementing activities that made handwashing fun. Experts say "these experiences illustrate that it's possible to bring kids together without a guarantee of an outbreak or a serious situation developing," but the risk remains.

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COVID Tests In A Church Parking Lot? For Nashua, It's Key To Public Health Outreach

Daniela Allee

June 24, 2020 |

New Hampshire Public Radio |

Radio |

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Response Location: United States, Nashua, New Hampshire

In Nashua, New Hampshire, public health officials have set up a Covid-19 testing site in the parking lot of a church to better serve minority communities. The testing site caters to both drive-up and walk-up appointments, and those who setup the site, are also taking part in a community outreach program that aims to better disperse information to local residents.

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With Families Staying Home, Boston Hospital Takes Pediatric Care on the Road

Ally Donnelly

June 24, 2020 |

WBTS-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Boston, Massachusetts

In Boston, doctors are making visits to neighborhoods during the coronavirus pandemic in order to provide routine vaccinations to children. Using a donated ambulance as a "mobile pediatrician's office," a nursing team has provided vaccinations as well as food and supplies to approximately 450 families.

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COVID-19 Motivates Policy Overhaul For County Jails In Montana

Charles Bolte

June 24, 2020 |

Yellowstone Public Radio |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Missoula, Montana

In response to COVID-19 infection fears, Montana jails rapidly shrank the numbers of pretrial detainees held on nonviolent charges in a demonstration of how quickly a change in policy – without even changing state law – can decrease incarceration rates. Based on numbers like those seen at Missoula County Detention Facility, which dropped its jail population by 37% in March and April by turning away people who ordinarily would have been jailed, decarceration advocates hope to make the changes permanent after studying the effects on crime.

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