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  • Vermont distilleries using alcohol to make hand sanitizer

    March 19, 2020 |

    VT Digger |

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    Response Location: United States, Warren, Vermont

    Distilleries and pharmacies in Vermont have begun making hand sanitizer, in order to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. Although this does take away from the typical function of the businesses and doesn't result in revenue, the state is helping to cover costs of production so that all bottles can be donated to emergency responders, grocery store workers, and other at-risk people.

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  • 'Pandemic Partners' In Bend Use Social Media To Care For Neighbors In Isolation

    March 18, 2020 |

    Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Bend, Oregon

    People in Bend, Oregon have turned to social media in order to help at-risk community members during the coronavirus pandemic. Utilizing Facebook Groups to connect with one another, the moderators aim to conduct "acts of kindness that are most easily crowdsourced" such as picking up groceries or walking a neighbor's dog.

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  • A Pandemic And A Parade: What 1918 tells us about flattening the curve

    March 18, 2020 |

    Newsy |

    Documentary |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

    Enacting social distancing and mass closures of schools, businesses, and other industries during the times of virus outbreaks has been shown to slow the waves of infection, as first witnessed during the era of the Spanish Flu when one American city acted proactively while another did not. In the context of the coronavirus pandemic, areas that began social distancing practices sooner are already reporting a flattened curve of cases, which helps hospitals avoid overcrowding.

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  • Idaho Hunger Relief Organizations Adapt To Meet Increased Demand During Coronavirus

    March 18, 2020 |

    Boise State Public Radio (KBSX) |

    Radio |

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    Response Location: United States, Boise, Idaho

    Food pantries in Idaho have successfully adapted to a higher demand while abiding by the new social distance norms. Prior to the outbreak of coronavirus, the pantry was set up like a grocery store and individuals browsed the shelves for whatever they needed. Volunteers now bring out pre-packaged meals to cars. Other food distribution organizations have begun making house calls to drop off essentials and perform wellness checks for senior citizens who feel safer in their own homes. The new procedures require more volunteers and more work but have so far been successful.

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  • Biohackers team up online to help develop coronavirus solutions

    March 18, 2020 |

    The Guardian |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    A growing online community of scientists is collaborating in the search for solutions to the coronavirus pandemic. The "DIY biohacking" movement is inspiring the creation of faster tests, new methods for making masks and ventilators, and more.

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

    March 18, 2020 |

    Minnesota Star Tribune |

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    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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  • How the U.S. can defeat coronavirus: Heed Asia's lessons from past epidemics

    March 18, 2020 |

    The Washington Post |

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    Response Location: South Korea

    As much of Europe and the United States are still in the early stages of trying to contain the coronavirus, countries in Asia offer several lessons in mitigation strategies. Rapid government intervention and regulation helped to slow the spread in Taiwan while in South Korea, increased transparency and mass testing – made possible because the country opened the process to the private sector – have shown to have helped flatten the curve of transmission.

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  • Engineers 3D-print patented valves for free to save coronavirus patients in Italy

    March 18, 2020 |

    Global News |

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    Response Location: Italy, Brescia

    When a hospital in Italy ran the risk of running out of a medical valve that was necessary to help treat patients suffering from COVID-19, an engineering company stepped in to fill the gap by 3D printing the valve. Choosing "patients over patents," the company was able to mass produce 100 valves – at a fraction of the cost of a regular valve – which have already helped at least 10 patients.

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  • ‘This is like having a fire, but having it almost every day:' Sunnyvale agency responds amid Bay Area coronavirus outbreak

    March 18, 2020 |

    San Jose Mercury News |

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    Response Location: United States, Sunnyvale, California

    Sunnyvale Community Services in California is staffed by volunteers – such as older residents and community and corporate groups – but the coronavirus outbreak has forced many to stay home, so City of Sunnyvale staff are helping to address the gap. The agency, which helps deliver resources to those in need, is using the newfound volunteers to help with their weekly food distribution efforts.

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  • Elderly get ‘exclusive hour' in Australian supermarkets

    March 18, 2020 |

    South China Morning Post |

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    Response Location: Australia

    Many supermarkets spend most days overcrowded and rapidly out of stock due to the coronavirus crisis, so the major grocery retailer in Australia designated the first hour of business to serving seniors and the disabled. Although there's no guarantee that all items will have been restocked, the dedicated time allows this at-risk population to have a better chance at obtaining the necessities.

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