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Kreuzweg statt Gottesdienst

Kim Torster

April 03, 2020 |

Weser-Kurier |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: Germany, Bremen

Obwohl das Osterfest eines der wichtigsten Feste der christlichen Kirche darstellt, muss es in diesem Jahr wegen des Coronavirus ausfallen. Eine Gemeinde in Bremen hat sich eine Alternative unter freiem Himmel überlegt: ein Kreuzweg.

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LA's Photographers Can't Come Near You, But They'll Peep In Your Windows

Mike Roe

April 02, 2020 |

LAist |

Photojournalism |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

With COVID19 putting the majority of us in self-isolation or quarantine, LA-based photographers have found unique ways to capture this moment. Without coming into contact with individuals – which is often a fundamental part of their job – they use peoples’ windows to frame the photo, capturing the glare of the outside world as well.

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Kansas City's WWI Museum is avoiding layoffs by giving employees thousands of pages from its archives to digitize

Alisha Ebrahimji

April 01, 2020 |

CNN |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Kansas

By assigning employees to digitization projects, the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, continues to operate even while day-to-day visitors stay home. To prevent staff from losing their jobs, the Museum has assigned teams to transcribe documents and letters. By shifting their priority, from interacting with visitors to processing collections, the Museum is able to make of its materials accessible to the public and researchers online.

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How to enjoy a new art gallery – from your living room

Steve Chiotakis

March 26, 2020 |

KCRW |

Radio |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

In the age of social distancing due to COVID-19, Los Angeles galleries and museums are creating virtual experiences, adapting their exhibitions for people to enjoy via the internet. In one example, the Museum of Contemporary Art showcases one offering per day, like a movie night, to keep their audiences engaged.

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A Sewing Army, Making Masks for America

David Enrich, Rachel Abrams, Steven Kurutz

March 25, 2020 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

As hospitals and healthcare workers face a shortage of protective gear in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, an army of independent craftspeople have stepped up. Around the United States, they are sewing protective masks by hand, and they are making an impact. For people who are stuck at home or out of work, this is a way they can contribute, and many hospitals have begun relying on these DIY masks that are already saving lives.

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People around the country are sewing masks. And some hospitals, facing dire shortage, welcome them

Harmeet Kaur, Tami Luhby

March 24, 2020 |

CNN |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

As the shortage of personal protective equipment continues amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, homemade masks are becoming an increasingly important option. While N-95 masks are preferable over homemade cotton masks, hospital facilities including St. Luke’s University Health Network in Pennsylvania have called on individuals to create up to 15,000 masks. By using elastic, and cotton, often from materials around the house, crafty individuals are filling a gap in this crisis.

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Fashion industry answers the call for masks and personal protective equipment to fight Covid-19

Oscar Holland, Ananda Pellerin

March 24, 2020 |

CNN |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, New York

To help address the shortage of personal protective equipment in hospitals, companies and individuals in the fashion industry are turning from clothing production to face mask production. This approach, which is being implemented across the U.S. and Europe, not only helps the medical industry, but also helps to keep those in the fashion industry employed during the pandemic.

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When Coronavirus Closes Your Lab, Can Science Go On?

The New York Times Editorial Board

March 23, 2020 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Cambridge, Massachusetts

For many jobs across the country, working from home is a fairly easy adaptation to cope with social distancing measures. But for many scientists who work in laboratories with ongoing research, a work from home solution does not quite fit. Labs and universities are finding ways to adapt and prioritize which experiments to put on hold.

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Minnesota restaurants are closed, but their cooks are still feeding those in need

Sharyn Jackson

March 18, 2020 |

Minnesota Star Tribune |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Minnesota

Despite being among those hit hardest by the coronavirus, restaurant owners and workers in Minnesota are stepping up to provide meals for those in need. But, to sustain their generous operations, business owners may eventually need more outside help.

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Art Galleries Respond to Virus Outbreak With Online Viewing Rooms

Robin Pogrebin

March 16, 2020 |

The New York Times |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

Art galleries are pivoting their sales to online platforms due to closures from the coronavirus pandemic. In the past, similar versions of virtual viewing rooms have resulted in significant sales for some galleries, despite the limitations of not viewing the artwork in person. While this transition is made harder for smaller galleries because of the cost of implementation, some are experimenting with smaller-scale virtual performances or online stores.

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