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2020

HIST4800 Bowling Green State University Prompt

Assignment prompt given to HIST4800 students of Bowling Green State University, by instructor Andrew M. Schocket, Spring 2020

2020-04-01

Russia and China push ‘fake news’ on coronavirus crisis, report claims

This is an article outlining claims that both Russian and the People's Republic of China are attempting to sow disinformation in Europe amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, underming mitigation efforts by EU member states.

2020-04-20

Healthcare Workers COVID-19

It tells us about the healthcare workers that are on the front lines helping the people who are affected by COVID-19

03/02/2020

China's Animal Shelters Can't Cope With the Number of Pets Abandoned Due to COVID-19

This is a story published by Time magazine. Due to misinformation and fear that COVID-19 could be spread via animals, a substantial number of pets in effected Chinese cities have been abandoned or euthanized. Animal shelters in the country report they are overwhelmed with the number of animals which now need care. Current research suggests that pets are unable to contract the COVID-19 virus, but fear and panic have gripped the citizens of the nation.

2020-01-22

President Trump’s Statements about the Corona Virus

Excerpts of President Trumps speeches about the handling of the Corona Virus

Early March 2020 to Mid April 2020

The Corona Virus on the front of British Newspapers

The developing Corona Virus situation on the front page of the national British Newspapers #HIST 4800

2020-03-30

HM Government Press Release relating to COVID-19 Misinformation

This is an official press release from HM governmnet detailing their efforts to combat misinformation and "fake news" related to COVID-19. This effort is being headed up by experts from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. *Nicholas Bowers, Bowling Green State University, HIST 4800

2020-03-30

SHARE Checklist

This is a checklist published by the UK government as a part of the SHARE campaign, meant to help people evaluate the validity of sources and curb the flow of misinformation related to COVID-19. It is part of the larger "Don't Feed the Beast" campaign pioneered by the UK Government. #HIST4800 *Nicholas Bowers, Bowling Green State University, HIST 4800

2020-03-01

The Coronavirus in 6 States

These images show us the unique battle each state is having against the virus. Rather it is people being forced to quarantine in New York City, police forces controlling the number of people going outside in New Jersey, medical professionals in Washington State trying to save people's lives from the virus, scientists testing a vaccine in Detriot, people gathering around their televisions to watch Dr. Amy Acton and Governor Mike DeWine at their press conferences in Ohio, or the government clearing beaches in Florida, one can see the that the virus is not unique to one state. It affects people, regardless of their profession, age, or location. So, one can see a united and individual effort to stop the virus and to protect people from it.

March 28, 2020

Locked down India struggles as workers flee cities

Millions of homeless people and migrant labourers have been left in the lurch after India announced a 21-day lockdown in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country. With factories and construction sites closing down, many have expressed fears that they would starve to death.

January, February and March 2020

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