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  • The Rescue Operation Bridging a Food Access Gap in California

    April 29, 2020 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    Response Location: United States, Antioch, California

    A Californian "food rescue" nonprofit called White Pony Express is shifting their usual processes to alleviate food insecurity to accomodate the change that COVID-19 has brought to their distribution systems. The group is partnering with the Palabra de Dios Community Church to distribute boxes of fresh groceries to families who need it. The work is run by volunteers—members of the community who want to pitch in during the crisis to help their neighbors.

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  • Microbe Mappers Are Tracking Covid-19's Invisible Traces

    April 29, 2020 |

    Wired |

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    Response Location: United States

    Scientists have been mapping microbes in public places for a long time and are now tracking Covid-19 by swabbing subways, park benches, ATMs, and even the air, for traces of genetic material to better understand the virus’ transmission dynamics and detect hotspots before transmission becomes widespread. Molecular monitoring has identified how long the virus can live on different surfaces and the origin of different strains, which can flag sanitation priorities and help contact tracers. There are limits to what it can reveal because finding virus on surfaces does not always lead to definite infection.

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  • Lowering costs, improving lives, even during a pandemic Audio icon

    April 29, 2020 |

    Jackson Hole News & Guide |

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    Response Location: United States, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

    A new initiative at St. John’s Health in Wyoming aimed at bettering people's health while saving the hospital money by combining wellness services with behavioral programs has shown promise but was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of pausing the program in entirety, however, program administrators have instead adapted it for St. John's employees as a means of keeping staff healthy.

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  • Prenatal Care May Look Very Different After Coronavirus

    April 28, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Much of prenatal care has moved to online video conferencing and doctor guided at-home self-monitoring during the coronavirus pandemic but some of these solutions may last long after the pandemic passes due to the positive impact they're having. Although these changes do have limitations and cannot replace doctor visits entirely, for some, the addition of telemedicine has acted as both a time saver and eliminated barriers such as lack of transportation.

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  • New York City Muslims work to build food security during Ramadan

    April 28, 2020 |

    Religion News Service |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    The coronavirus pandemic has caused mass shutdowns of businesses and organizations around the world, and in New York City that includes mosques which typically offer nightly "communal iftar meals" during Ramadan. Knowing that many in the city rely on those free meals, New York City Muslims have begun collaborating and creating mutual aid programs. One such effort includes distributing gift cards from Arab, South Asian and Muslim-owned businesses, which helps both the individual and community.

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  • Green stimulus: Pakistan sets virus-idled to work planting trees

    April 28, 2020 |

    Thomson Reuters Foundation |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Pakistan, Islamabad

    A solution in Pakistan to the economic distress caused by the coronavirus pandemic is also tackling another crisis at the same time: climate change. A program called 10 Billion Tree Tsunami employs workers who lost their job due to the quarantine by having them plant saplings all over the country. Wages aren't high, but it does offer workers an opportunity to feed their family until the crisis passes. The jobs created are focused in rural areas for women and other young people. The program is one of the few continuing through the pandemic, and already they have planted 30 million trees.

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  • Teachers use high and low-tech means to reach English Language Learners during coronavirus crisis

    April 28, 2020 |

    The Hechinger Report |

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    Response Location: United States

    To reach English Language Learners, who are particularly hard to contact during the coronavirus pandemic as a result of language barriers and other factors, teachers are trying low-tech approaches. From letters to phone calls to recorded lessons, instructors are hoping to minimize the potential learning loss during this extended break.

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  • How LAUSD Handed Out 13 Million Free Meals In 6 Weeks

    April 28, 2020 |

    LAist |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Since closing schools due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Los Angeles Unified School District has been working to create an efficient and manageable food distribution program for students who rely on school meals. Although it's not without its limitations and challenges, especially in terms of long-term funding, the district's grab-and-go centers have been filling the need.

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  • With Campuses Closed, College Tours Move Online

    April 28, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    When universities suspended in-person classes, this also included canceling campus tours for prospective and recently accepted students. So, they did the next best thing—they resorted to recreate as much of that physical experience into extensive virtual tours, online coffee dates between potential and current students, and one-on-one appointments with admissions staff. But is that enough for incoming students who were looking to develop a more personal connection to college campuses?

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  • Rhode Island Pushes Aggressive Testing, a Move That Could Ease Reopening

    April 28, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Pawtucket, Rhode Island

    Rhode Island is one of the few states in America that has worked to establish widespread testing for the coronavirus. Although gaining tests has been a challenge, local officials have concentrated efforts on eliminating barriers for people that require a test. This has included placing testing sites in the middle of "dense, working-class cities," making testing free with a referral and encouraging preemptive contact tracing through journal writing.

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