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  • Knox County ahead of the curve on manufacturing-healthcare alliance to fight COVID-19

    April 08, 2020 |

    Knox Pages |

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    Response Location: United States, Mount Vernon, Ohio

    Early and rapid collaboration to create new supply chains improves emergency response times. In Knox County, Ohio, manufacturers began working with the Knox Community Hospital to mobilize 3-D printers and offer a short-term solution to the availability of masks, gloves, and other protective equipment. If the surge in demand for devices continues, companies may also scale up injection mold production.

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  • Have a 3D printer? Make a mask

    April 08, 2020 |

    Jackson Hole News & Guide |

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    Response Location: United States, Jackson, Wyoming

    People in Jackson, Wyoming with access to 3D printers are teaming up and building face shields for the local hospital to help protect the frontline workers from contracting Covid-19. Although the shields aren't the same as medically-graded N-95 masks, hospital personnel say they are still helpful for protecting healthcare workers and help to guard medical equipment.

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  • Students Start Nonprofit to Help Vulnerable Individuals During Quarantine

    April 08, 2020 |

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    Response Location: United States, Malibu, California

    SQD, Ink. (short for Self-Quarantined Delivery) is a student initiative at Pepperdine University that provides a free grocery delivery service to those who cannot do it themselves, i.e. the elderly or people with autoimmune disorders. Since its founding it has been picked up by student volunteers across the country and now has over 80 volunteers in cities like Denver, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The group relies on technology—social media, Venmo, and Factime—to conduct their business. The student founders are now looking to formalize their business model to become more efficient and scalable.

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  • Local Groups Sew Face Masks During Shortage

    April 07, 2020 |

    Grady Newsource |

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    Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

    Citizens across Northeast Georgia are participating in grassroots community efforts to help supply masks for health workers. A Facebook group called, "Mask Making for Athens Area Healthcare Workers," is providing guidance and support in a myriad of ways— from sewing masks, delivering masks, or teaching others how to sew. The group has donated over 2,400 masks to 30 organizations and have received requests for over 4,400 more masks.

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  • ‘Dial-A-Priest': Episcopal Clergy Offering Final Prayers Remotely

    April 07, 2020 |

    WRC-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Alexandria, Virginia

    Connecting to a priest—by video or telephone—can offer relief to those dying alone. The Virginia Theological Seminary and General Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, recently launched Dial-A-Priest, a service that allows patients to pray with Episcopal priests. The hotline connects callers to a network of priests on duty to offer final prayer services, 24-hours a day.

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  • New technology allows decontamination of N95 masks

    April 07, 2020 |

    KING-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, Tacoma, Washington

    A hospital in Washington has become the third hospital in the United States to install a new technology that allows for decontamination of N95 masks. This technology, which will help decontaminate up to 80,000 masks per day, is crucial for keeping frontline workers safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Ashland residents are using 3D printers to manufacture face shields

    April 07, 2020 |

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    Response Location: United States, Ohio

    In Ashland County, Ohio, approximately 20 owners of 3-D printers are manufacturing face shields for employees at area nursing homes and hospitals, and plan to shift production for retail and restaurant workers too. The 3-D printer owners coordinate their response through the Ashland County Open Source COVID-19 Medical Supplies Facebook Group.

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  • Hugs and snack time over video: How Indianapolis preschools go virtual

    April 06, 2020 |

    Chalkbeat Indiana |

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    Response Location: United States, Indianapolis, Indiana

    Preschool teachers in Indianapolis are helping their young students cope with the sudden changes in their learning environment by focusing on activities that nurture their students and reinforce some elements of normalcy and routine. During their virtual school interactions, students participate in show and tell, focus on important lessons that reinforce basic skills and incorporate family members. Offline, the schools are also helping to address families' basic needs by sharing food resources.

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  • Orange County Lab Runs Coronavirus Tests in 90 Minutes Audio icon

    April 06, 2020 |

    Spectrum News 1 SoCal |

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    Response Location: United States, Cypress, California

    Three people in Orange County came together to fill the gap in testing in their area. A surgeon named Dr. Yalamanchili, a scientist named Dr. Chris Crock, and a laboratory owner named Michelle Huston joined forces to create an independent testing lab that can produce results in only 90 minutes. Right now the lab is conducting up to 100 tests a day, and the three of them are also encouraging others to open independent labs to fill the gaps.

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  • As courts close for the coronavirus, officials and advocates adjust to protect domestic violence victims

    April 06, 2020 |

    The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia Media Network) |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Stay-at-home orders keep us safe against the risk of infection, but for those suffering from domestic abuse they are no safe haven. The city of Philadelphia is working to let people know that services are still available despite the pandemic, although these services have had to adapt to the new circumstances. Some examples include special hotlines and FaceTime calls with judges for hearings. They also have a rotation of judges on call to deal with protection-from-abuse applications. There are also advocates and services outside the court system, like Philadelphia Legal Assistance.

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