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  • Coronavirus turned these costumers into Hollywood's 'mask crusaders'

    April 04, 2020 |

    Los Angeles Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    The cast and crew members of Hollywood are suffering from the coronavirus social distancing mandates, but the costumers among them are contributing to the shortage of masks during the pandemic. It started when costumer Nickolaus Brown rallied 250 designers, sewers, and cutters to make masks on Facebook. When the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Union got involved, they produced 3,500 to 4,000 cloth masks for healthcare providers. Another group, called "Mask Crusaders,” has about 100 members and produces makeshift N95 masks. Both are working to grow their reach, quality, and production.

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  • Telemedicine Arrives in the U.K.: ‘10 Years of Change in One Week'

    April 04, 2020 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United Kingdom, London

    Social distancing is as necessary to protect healthcare providers as it is anyone else, so primary care providers in the U.K. are begrudgingly making the move to telemedicine—meeting with and diagnosing patients over a video call. Neighborhood doctors say the new approach saves them time, and telemedicine companies say that demand and orders have increased over 70%. Doctors have also set up "dirty zones" to check possibly infected patients, and "safe zones" to see patients with other ailments.

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  • Rural food banks struggle to meet increased need with fewer volunteers

    April 03, 2020 |

    The Spokesman-Review |

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    Response Location: United States, Stevens County, Washington

    The Loon Lake Food Bank & Resource Center is a rural food bank that has pivoted its model in response to the novel coronavirus. They are now operating a drive-through system that gives away hundreds of boxes of free food to those who need it, and they also get supplies through a “food recovery” system with local grocery stores. The operation is continuing to expand but still desperately needs more volunteers.

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  • From limoncello to lemon-scented hand sanitizer

    April 03, 2020 |

    The Eagle-Tribune |

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    Response Location: United States, Salem, New Hampshire

    To avoid laying off employees during the coronavirus pandemic, a New Hampshire small business that manufactured hard lemonade and liquors turned their operation into producing hand sanitizer for first responders. Although many distilleries have implemented this practice, this company's new endeavor has still already fulfilled orders from "hospitals and first responders, including the Massachusetts State Trooper Association."

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  • Local banks step up in the fight to keep Covid-19 economic calamity at bay

    April 03, 2020 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Throughout the economic crash of 2008, banks were "vilified" for their response, but as the economy again teeters on crashing during the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have been able to be proactive in their approach. While several banks are making financial contributions to philanthropies, and public health efforts or creating relief funds, others have agreed to temporary forbearance on certain types of loans which enables "local business owners and workers to defer payments without penalty to the end of their loan terms."

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  • This Is What The South Korean Government Comfort Package For Quarantined People Looks Like

    April 03, 2020 |

    Bored Panda |

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    Response Location: South Korea

    As told through the words of citizens on social media, this article lays out a number of ways the government of South Korean has been able to contain the virus. A notable thing is the care package mailed to everyone, containing hygiene essentials such as face masks and hand sanitizer, fresh produce, quarantine garbage disposal instructions, and a letter expressing concern for people’s well being. This cuts down on people in quarantine leaving home to shop for essentials. Other tactics include rapid testing and follow-up with infected patients.

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  • Amid a global pandemic, kindness prevails over fear through mutual aid funds

    April 03, 2020 |

    USC Annenberg Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Berkeley, California

    Mutual aid programs that connect those in need with funds or assistance have launched across the nation as a means for many to navigate the closures caused by the coronavirus pandemic. For university students, these donations are helping to fill an economic gap that will still persist for many despite federal stimulus funds.

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  • Food banks continue their service during COVID-19

    April 03, 2020 |

    USC Annenberg Media |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    As the COVID-19 pandemics threatens the livelihoods of people around the country, food banks are finding creative ways to stay open while staying safe to serve people who might find it difficult to continue to buy groceries. In Southern California, one food bank launched a drive-through, contactless food pantry. Others are making door-to-door deliveries.

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  • Here's how doctors are monitoring more than 350 Delaware coronavirus patients virtually

    April 03, 2020 |

    The News Journal (Delaware Online) |

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    Response Location: United States, Delaware

    In Delaware, doctors have turned to telehealth amidst the COVID19 pandemic to treat patients safely and remotely. Using systems called ChristianaCare and CarVio, doctors are monitoring more than 350 coronavirus-positive patients, reaching out to them up to four times daily. The platforms are also being used for individuals without COVID19, who need to see a doctor for other reasons, but don’t want to risk visiting in person.

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  • 4 UC Berkeley students launch SF Food Friends in response to COVID-19 pandemic

    April 03, 2020 |

    The Daily Californian |

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    Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

    Grad students in the Bay Area concerned about the impacts of the coronavirus created a platform that matches at-risk residents with low-risk residents to deliver necessities like groceries and prescriptions. The group is partnering not only with large grocery stores but also with those smaller shops struggling to stay afloat.

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