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  • Local farmers open virtual farmers market to fill gap left by restaurant orders during COVID-19

    March 30, 2020 |

    WLS-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Chicago-based Closed Loop Farms, dependent on farmers markets, had to pivot to online sales with the closure of many public spaces as a response to COVID-19. Running a virtual farmers market, the local grower also sells sustainable, local products from other Chicago businesses. People are able to order their fresh produce, honey, and kombucha online and have it delivered to their door.

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  • Locals 3-D print emergency personal protective equipment

    March 30, 2020 |

    Monadnock Ledger-Transcript |

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    Under 800 Words

    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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  • These Philly doctors have COVID-19, but they're still treating patients — virtually

    March 30, 2020 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia medical centers had to pivot their services in response to COVID-19, turning to telehealth to screen patients who think they’re experiencing symptoms. That pivot took some adjusting – having to hire and train staff in the technology and process and scaling their services to meet the massive spike in online appointments. Doing so has let places like Jefferson Health and Penn Medicine see close to 10x the patients they usually see.

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  • Bay County librarian using virtual storytime to cheer up families during coronavirus shutdown

    March 29, 2020 |

    MLive.com |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Bay City, Michigan

    With schools and libraries closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, a librarian in Bay County, Michigan is turning to hosting a virtual storytime. Although this approach lacks some elements of the in-person storytime, it does offer a sense of routine for children during a time that could otherwise be destabilizing.

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  • Sudden changes forcing business owners across the state to adapt – and quickly

    March 29, 2020 |

    Concord Monitor |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Manchester, New Hampshire

    Businesses in New Hampshire are rapidly implementing virtual and no-contact services in order to stay open and retain employees during the coronavirus pandemic. Although there are limitations to the approaches, some are finding that they're attracting business from out-of-state consumers and clients that they weren't previously marketing to.

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  • What South Korea can teach Ireland about Covid-19 fight

    March 29, 2020 |

    Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ) |

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    Response Location: South Korea

    Countries such as Ireland are looking to South Korea for lessons about best practices in containing the coronavirus outbreak. Much of South Korea's success, shaped by lessons learned from battling the MERS outbreak in 2003, comes from implementing the national infectious diseases control act that "allows for the government to track people, and for the tracking information to be posted online."

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  • Zoom Shabbat, drive-through confessional: Faith during coronavirus

    March 27, 2020 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chelmsford, Massachusetts

    Many religious institutions have to come up with creative ways to "congregate" amidst the coronavirus breakout and strict quarantine restrictions around the country. From drive-through confession to virtual Shabbat, congregations find a way to practice their faith, despite questions about the morality of practicing without an in-person community.

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  • How South Korea flattened the curve

    March 27, 2020 |

    Prospect |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: South Korea

    The South Korean mantra "bbali-bbali" or "fast, fast" helps to describe the country's response to the coronavirus. The government quickly enacted technology and disinfectant methods to address the public health threat.

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  • How robots helped protect doctors from coronavirus

    March 26, 2020 |

    FastCompany |

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    Response Location: China, Hubei Province

    To keep the doctor-patient contact at a minimum during the coronavirus pandemic, hospitals in China and Thailand are using human-like robots to perform basic medical tasks. The use of robots doesn't just help to keep doctors safer, it also helps to relieve them of their overburdened workload.

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  • Crocs is donating 10,000 pairs of free shoes to US healthcare workers every day until stocks last

    March 26, 2020 |

    Business Insider |

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    Response Location: United States

    Crocs are ideal footwear for healthcare workers because they are easy to disinfect and easy on the feet. To do their part in the fight against the coronavirus, Crocs is donating over 10,000 pairs of shoes online to those on the front line (until supplies last). They also plan to donate an additional 100,000 pairs to various hospitals and clinics around the country.

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