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How has Vietnam, a developing nation in South-East Asia, done so well to combat coronavirus?

Max Walden

May 12, 2020 |

ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Vietnam

Vietnam has reported less than 300 COVID-19 cases and no related deaths, earning the government and citizens praise for how the country has thus far tackled the spread of the virus. The country's comprehensive methodology of scalable testing, closure of borders, mandatory quarantine, and public messaging such as "staying home is loving your country," resulted Vietnam not just emerging as an outlier for containment, but has also allowed for local businesses and some tourist attractions to reopen.

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Once the coronavirus 'epicenter,' this American city reversed course

Jason Kravarik Sara Sidner

May 08, 2020 |

CNN |

Broadcast TV Programs |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

When coronavirus first appeared in the United States, Seattle emerged as an epicenter, but just a few months later, the city and state have largely reduced the overall caseload. Local officials say that a unified approach, consisting of a combination of measured governmental action and strategic conversations between leaders and tech giants, was the key to slowing the spread while also gaining buy-in from state residents.

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Exposing Chaos and Repression in Wuhan with User-Generated Content

Rowan Philp

May 07, 2020 |

Global Investigative Journalism Network |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: China, Wuhan

Four Corners television produced a documentary about the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China that uses footage filmed by residents. The clips, which show people with the virus being taken by police and bodies left on the street, were found on a YouTube channel where they were uploaded to prevent deletion by government censors. The company verified the location, time, and factual context of each clip, and wove them together with original reporting. The raw footage, shot on the ground with smart phones, was particularly memorable and the film received over 12 million views and high ratings in Australia.

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Georgia Counties Quickly Deploy Ballot Drop Boxes, But How Long Will They Be Used?

Emil Moffat

May 06, 2020 |

WABE |

Radio |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Georgia

In an emergency COVID-19 measure, the Georgia allowed counties to deploy secure drop boxes for absentee ballots throughout the state. The drop boxes, which are emptied daily and under constant video surveillance, allow for contactless drop offs, without the use of postage.

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Ebola experts' tips to fight COVID-19: Listen. Build trust. Show respect.

Ryan Lenora Brown

May 05, 2020 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Central African Republic, Johannesburg

To contain the coronavirus and reopen the economy, state governments throughout the United States are implementing public health lessons that were learned in West Africa during the Ebola outbreak. Although the two outbreaks differ in many ways, the similarities between how citizens have reacted to the implementation of mass restrictions allow for lessons such as increased information transparency and compassionate contact tracing to be relevant.

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How New Mexico Is Beating the Virus

Richard Parker

May 01, 2020 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Albuquerque, New Mexico

As New Mexico's former state health secretary, Governor Lujan Grisham did not waste any time implementing aggressive and restrictive measures in the state to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Acutely aware that the virus would impact rural areas where there was less access to healthcare, she worked with local hospitals – who were also collaborating on solutions – to quickly open drive through testing across the state and harnessed "the scientific power of two national nuclear laboratories to process still more coronavirus tests."

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How voting by mail could save the US election

Madeline Marshall

May 01, 2020 |

Vox |

Video |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Washington

As one of the most consequential presidential elections in the United States approaches in the midst of a pandemic, many Americans are worried about voter turnout, and other logistical concerns. But a simple answer exists: voting by mail. With tens of millions of people in the United States already routinely voting by mail, proponents tout the additional time for research voters can take and the potential for higher voter turnout as added benefits.

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Colorado's Vote-by-Mail System Could Save the 2020 Election. Why Aren't More States Using It?

Peter Wade

April 30, 2020 |

Rolling Stone |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Colorado

Colorado achieved the second-highest voter turnout rate in 2018 in part by allowing universal mail-in voting. Three out of every four Colorado residents polled support mail-in voting, making it hugely popular as well. Many people are now looking to successful mail-in states like Colorado to pave the way for universal mail-in voting in the upcoming presidential election.

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New Zealand has ‘effectively eliminated' coronavirus. Here's what they did right.

Aaron Gulley

April 30, 2020 |

National Geographic |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: New Zealand

While most countries around the world are trying to implement strategies to contain the coronavirus outbreak, New Zealand set out to eradicate the virus. Rapid government-enacted intervention strategies and a reliance on science coupled with compliance from community members has resulted in the countrywide caseload remaining significantly low and has allowed for parts of the region to slowly reopen.

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Germany avoids the worst of coronavirus crisis — but how?

Erik Kirschbaum Laura King

April 29, 2020 |

Los Angeles Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Germany, Berlin

Germany has emerged during the coronavirus pandemic as a country that has successfully been able to avoid the worst-case scenario, unlike many other countries still battling the virus. Although the country hasn't escaped unscathed, the country's accessible and reliable health care system and a public trust in government officials both helped form the country's successful response to the outbreak.

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