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How a 60,000-employee firm survived China's COVID-19 outbreak

Wilson Liévano Josh Coe

March 23, 2020 |

The GroundTruth Project |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: China, Hubei Province

Bosch China Investment Ltd. survived the worst of the Coronavirus pandemic by taking serious precautions early on. This article lays out the specific steps in the timeline of the pandemic that the company took to protect its employees. Tactics include the usual set of tools like social distancing, face masks, and emergency preparedness systems, but it was how they executed the process that made it a success.

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What Singapore can teach the U.S. about responding to Covid-19

Li Yang Hsu Min-Han Tan

March 23, 2020 |

STAT |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Singapore, Singapore

When Singapore detected its first cases of COVID-19 in early February, the country topped world lists in terms of confirmed infections. But unlike other countries, Singapore never experienced an exponential increase in cases, thanks to extensive governmental preparation, widespread testing and case reporting, mandatory social distancing, and strong public health communications.

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Door County Emergency Support Coalition connecting those in need with those who can

Eric Peterson

March 23, 2020 |

WLUK-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Door County, Wisconsin

The Door County Emergency Support Coalition has emerged from the joining of multiple local entities to provide one source of COVID-19 support for residents. Services include shopping and delivering groceries, securing absentee ballots, and a drive-through voting system. The Coalition now has 300 volunteers and are looking to expand further to meet the needs of their neighbors.

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San Francisco Fights Coronavirus By Finding the Homeless a Home

David Baker Nic Querolo

March 23, 2020 |

Bloomberg |

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Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Recognizing the unique vulnerability of its homeless population to the coronavirus outbreak, San Francisco is transforming motels and hotels into makeshift and spacious shelters. The city must act fast to protect a homeless population that has soared to over 8,000 residents in recent years amid an ongoing tech boom, officials and community leaders say.

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For artists, the show must go on—and Zoom is their venue

Steven Melendez

March 23, 2020 |

FastCompany |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Hosting business meetings over Zoom is nothing new during the coronavirus pandemic, but performing artists are also using the platform and adapting their work to the videoconferencing software. After initial performances were a success, an LA theater company called Theater Unleashed began experimenting with the platform and created a Facebook group for U.S. playwrights and actors who wish to participate. An Atlanta organization called Center for Puppetry Arts started hosting Zoom puppet shows. It isn't a seamless transition, but it is inviting creative adaption from creatives all across the country.

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"There Are No Kids Here": Some Enrichment Centers For Children Of Essential Personnel See Light Attendance On Day One

Sophia Chang Jessica Gould

March 23, 2020 |

Gothamist |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, New York, New York

As city schools closed in response to the COVID19 pandemic, New York City opened Regional Enrichment Centers for children of essential personnel. With 93 operating sites, they anticipate caring for about 57,000 children, although attendance so far has been low. Certain precautions are being taken, too, like routine wellness checks for participants and employees, on-site nurses, and constant cleaning and disinfecting.

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Churches use technology to stream services after coronavirus shuts many down

Alex Rozie

March 22, 2020 |

WFAA-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

Churches across the nation have had to shut their doors as the country tries to contain the coronavirus outbreak, but some religious institutions have turned to creative ways to keep their practice alive. In Texas, one church has begun streaming the church services to their congregration while another is offering curbside communion.

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Distilleries Turning Raw Ingredients Into the Most Needed Supplies

Clark Fouraker

March 20, 2020 |

NBCLX |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

Because they have the appropriate ingredients and facilities, Deep Ellum Distillery is making hand santizer and offering it for free to anyone who needs it. They are also endorsing people to order food to-go in order to support other local restaurants during the pandemic. Distilleries across the country are doing the same thing to help out their neighbors.

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Inmates Released, Deputies Get COVID-19 Gear

Sheena Elzie

March 20, 2020 |

Spectrum News 1 Ohio |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Hamilton, Ohio

In Butler County, Ohio, law enforcement and jails are adapting quickly as the COVID19 pandemic continues on. They’re working with courts and judges to allow low-level and non-violent offenders to be released and have stopped allowing visitations. Officers also get full protective gear for responding to possible coronavirus cases, although many reports have been taken over the phone lately, instead of in person.

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South Korea took rapid, intrusive measures against Covid-19 – and they worked

Alexis Dudden Andrew Marks

March 20, 2020 |

The Guardian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: South Korea

As South Korea became aware of the enevetible spread of the coronavirus, the government was able to quickly act due to having an emergency plan in place from battling the SARS epidemic in 2003. This allowed for the testing to be conducted early on – and not just those exhibiting symptoms – and also activated a temporary provision that offered a subsidy to those that had to self-isolate.

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