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Students on lockdown create a global guide to coronavirus conspiracy theories, fake cures, and other whopping lies

Matt Field

May 26, 2020 |

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists |

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Response Location: United States, Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton University's Empirical Studies of Conflict Project launched a tracking effort to document COVID-19 disinformation worldwide. Created by a network of students tapping into fact-checking sites and other social media and internet sources, the data set taking shape (and, with more than 800 entries in its first three months, already accessible online) serves as a resource for researchers, historians, journalists, and the public in the battle against rumors, conspiracy theories, fake cures, propaganda, and other disinformation surrounding the pandemic.

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Japan's care sector protects quality of life for the country's elderly population

Carmen Grau

May 25, 2020 |

Equal Times |

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Response Location: Japan, Matsudo

Japan's model of prioritizing societal care for their elderly has helped the country achieve the highest life expectancy and be named the healthiest population in the world. Now amid the coronavirus pandemic, the country's senior citizen-focused policies and health care system are showing success in keeping the number of cases and deaths low in aging populations.

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El último atardecer en Japón, el sector de los cuidados que protege la calidad de vida de la población más mayor

Carmen Grau Vila

May 25, 2020 |

Equal Times |

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Response Location: Japan, Matsudo

En Japón, en donde el 30% de la población pertenece a la tercera edad, el cambio de la tradición de cuidar a los familiares a la del cuidado asistencial es cada vez más rápido. Es por esto que el envejecimieno se ha convertido en una prioridad política, con un sistema de cuidados financiado por copagos, según la pensión del adulto mayor y con un combinado de impuestos nacionales y municipales, para garantizar el máximo respeto a la persona que requiere de esos cuidados.

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How Centre County Correctional Facility has adjusted amid the coronavirus pandemic

Christina Baker

May 25, 2020 |

The Daily Collegian |

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Response Location: United States, Bellefont, Pennsylvania

Centre County, Pa., jail officials limited the spread of coronavirus inside its facility with extensive testing of all incarcerated people and staff, isolating those with the virus, barring visitors, and working with a coalition of court and law enforcement agencies to reduce the jail population. The jail, near State College, Pa., took action early with educational sessions and a rigorous cleaning regimen. Re-entry programs stepped up efforts to find housing for those released from the jail, although job prospects for them are bleak.

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As the coronavirus pandemic strains supplies, Native Americans fight food insecurity

Erik Ortiz

May 24, 2020 |

NBC News |

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Response Location: United States, Monument Valley, Utah

As a response to the way in which the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted food supply chains, especially in remote parts of the Navajo Nation, the new “Seeds and Sheep” program is mailing seeds to families so they can grow food for themselves and their community. The nonprofit running the program, Utah Diné Bikéyah, has connected with over 300 families so far. It is part of a larger trend of Native efforts to provide agricultural education, teach people to grow culturally relevant food, and reduce food insecurity.

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More patients have seen doctors virtually during the pandemic — and that might not change

Charles Eichacker

May 24, 2020 |

Bangor Daily News |

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Response Location: United States, Maine

To allow patients to still see their doctors during the coronavirus pandemic, insurance providers have eliminated some of the barriers for providers to be reimbursed for telehealth appointments. This change in policy has helped doctors in Maine grow their telehealth practices in ways that may outlast the pandemic.

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Drive-by-Art Turns the City Into a Gallery You Can See by Car

Marissa Gluck

May 23, 2020 |

Los Angeles Magazine |

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Response Location: United States

Artist and activist Warren Neidich organized drive-by art exhibits in two cities to help unemployed artists and communities feeling isolated during the Covid-19 related shutdown. Inspired by drive-by birthday, graduation, and other celebrations during the Covid-19 pandemic, participants found the art exhibit inspiring and thought-provoking while providing much-needed distraction during difficult times. Almost 130 artists in LA exhibited their work so it could be seen from cars, even including some live music, poetry readings, and puppet shows performed from artists’ proproperties.

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¿Cómo la telemedicina ayuda a los latinos a seguir recibiendo atención médica a pesar del COVID-19?

Walter Gómez

May 23, 2020 |

Enlace Latino NC |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Raleigh, North Carolina

Debido al COVID-19, alrededor de 100 pacientes semanales en Raleigh, Carolina del Norte, acceden a servicios de telemedicina, es decir, reciben consulta medica virtual gracias a los servicios expandidos de clínicas comunitarias. Anteriormente, la telemedicina no era un servicio de alto uso en la comunidad Latina, porque no se veía como un servicio equivalente a una consulta en persona. Hoy, varias clínicas están reportando un continuo aumento en el numero de pacientes hispanos.

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One Oregon county has widespread COVID-19 testing. Others aren't so lucky.

Helen Santoro

May 22, 2020 |

High Country News |

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Response Location: United States, Corvallis, Oregon

A partnership between Oregon State University and the Benton County Health Department has helped one Oregon county implement TRACE – widespread coronavirus testing that is available even for those who don't show symptoms or who haven't been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Covid-19. Although projects such as this are not always financially sustainable, grant funding from organizations, foundations, and OSU has helped increase the viability of TRACE.

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How Orange County's Visual Arts World is Coping with the Coronavirus

Richard Chang

May 22, 2020 |

Voice of OC |

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Response Location: United States, California

Some arts organizations in Orange County, CA have found creative ways to deal with Covid-19 closures by bringing their collections online, creating digital programming, and reaching out to new audiences. For example, the Muckenthaler Cultural Center hands out weekly art kits to kids and seniors and reports donation support from an entirely new group of donors. Others have taken the opportunity to create new content and bring their collections online to engage with those stuck at home of all ages. Not all have been able to withstand the Covid-related closures and many art galleries have closed down for good.

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