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  April 14, 2020

  East Stroudsburg University to be used as temporary hospital during pandemic

  ESU’s gym is going to be set up as a temporary location for patients by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA)
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  2020-08-05

  hermit HERALD VOL 1 ISSUE 53

  Pandemic, "truth" keeps changing
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  May 6, 2020

  Plague Journal, Day 54: Jumping down a right-wing rabbit hole

  I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. In the latest entry, as the bodies pile up I explore a Trumpian disinformation rabbit hole involving a Wuhan lab, a New York-based research group, and an NIH grant. Also, a potential job goes up in smoke.
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  May 2, 2020

  Plague Journal, Day 50: Feeling very Brooklyn

  I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. The most recent entry discusses Brooklyn's motto; the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake; the uncertainty that forms the foundation of CoronaWorld; and our latest and best edition of NYC's nightly 7 p.m. cheer for front-line workers.
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  2020-07-19

  Celia Capira pide ayuda al presidente Martín Vizcarra

  Celia Capira y su familia se hicieron conocidos, luego que ella corriera tras la comitiva del presidente Martín Vizcarra que llegó hasta Arequipa. Capira pedía ayuda para su esposo que se contagió de la COVID-19, a quien no recibían en dicho hospital porque no había camas disponibles. Las autoridades de Arequipa se comprometieron a trasladar a su esposo Mamani Tacuri a una cama en la unidad de cuidados intensivos; sin embargo nunca cumplieron. Él ingreso el martes pasado por problemas al respirar, fiebre y tos; estuvo esperando por una cama a las afueras del hospital honorio Delgado Espinoza ahí su salud empeoró. En diálogo con RPP Noticias, Celia Capira manifestó que el personal que atendía a su esposo, en una de las carpas del hospital, siempre le manifestó que él se encontraba estable. “Hoy le llevé el desayuno y me dijeron que estaba estable, con una saturación de 93”. Ella invocó al presidente de la República Martín Vizcarra que se dote de más personal médico a los hospitales de Arequipa. “Que por favor ponga más médicos especializados por favor, es demasiado este dolor, que haya más medicinas. FECHA 7/19/20 FUENTE: Frase Corta
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  2020-07-31

  "Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law in effect. Help Stop COVID-19. Wear a Mask."

  A pamphlet given to all residences in Ottawa through the mail explaining that there is now a "Temporary Mandatory Mask By-Law in effect." It then goes on to explain other public health measures to be observed and the reopening of city services. There is also a panel which reads "For more information, please visit ottawa.ca or for service in any language of your choice, please call 3-1-1." translated into Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Farsi, Somali, Turkish, Arabic, Spanish, and Inuktitut. The reverse is the same in French.
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  2020-04-17

  Life In Isolation: The Coronavirus... Larry Hanson

  A virtual exhibition by the Evansville Museum of Art, History and Science
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  June 1, 2020

  Newburgh IN St. John's Catholic Church, Newburgh

  These photographs were taken to document some of what people in Evansville and its Tri-State region saw and experienced as the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic came to the area in the spring of 2020. Many of these images represent literal signs of the time, while others figuratively depict signs of the pandemic.
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  June 1, 2020

  Newburgh IN St. John's Catholic Church

  These photographs were taken to document some of what people in Evansville and its Tri-State region saw and experienced as the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic came to the area in the spring of 2020. Many of these images represent literal signs of the time, while others figuratively depict signs of the pandemic.
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  April 3, 2020

  Newburgh IN St John's Catholic Church

  These photographs were taken to document some of what people in Evansville and its Tri-State region saw and experienced as the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic came to the area in the spring of 2020. Many of these images represent literal signs of the time, while others figuratively depict signs of the pandemic.
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  2020-07-17

  New COVID-19 cases in Tuolumne County include 4 prison employees

  A rural jail in Tuolumne County has had some cases among staff and inmates since the pandemic began. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has secured a vendor for mandatory testing.
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  May 5, 2020

  Newburgh IN Newburgh Senior Center Keeping it Real

  These photographs were taken to document some of what people in Evansville and its Tri-State region saw and experienced as the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic came to the area in the spring of 2020. Many of these images represent literal signs of the time, while others figuratively depict signs of the pandemic.
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  May 1, 2020

  Evansville IN Keeping it Safe

  These photographs were taken to document some of what people in Evansville and its Tri-State region saw and experienced as the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic came to the area in the spring of 2020. Many of these images represent literal signs of the time, while others figuratively depict signs of the pandemic.
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  May 1, 2020

  Boonville, IN: City Hall 6

  These photographs were taken to document some of what people in Evansville and its Tri-State region saw and experienced as the realities of the Covid-19 pandemic came to the area in the spring of 2020. Many of these images represent literal signs of the time, while others figuratively depict signs of the pandemic.
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  2020-04-17

  Life In Isolation: The Coronavirus... Danielle Bly

  April 2020 has forever impacted and changed those involved in medicine. Today we celebrated the final days of our last month of inpatient medicine together.
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  2020-07-22

  Bay Area Hospitals Say Remdesivir is in Short Supply

  According to Bay Area health officials, the only drug that is currently effective in treating COVID-19, Remdesivir, is short supply. This is incredibly concerning. While Bay Area counties are on the California state watch list, health dashboards do not indicate an outbreak. If there is already a shortage of this drug, what happens if there is indeed an outbreak? Concerns from ICU headroom and staffing have been highly publicized. But even without an outbreak, we may run out of the drug needed to effectively treat this virus. As restrictions ease up across the state, I hope people are mindful of the horrific realities that await us all if people are not abiding by the social distancing and mask mandates.
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  2020-07-24

  5 New Reasons to Remain Hopeful

  Life has felt very overwhelming lately. While reading the news today, I ran across an article titled "Five new reasons to remain hopeful, from Bay Area health experts." In need of some hope, I gave it a read. The article reminded me that while life remains challenging, there has been progress. The five new reasons to remain hopeful are: 1-we are getting closer to a vaccine, 2-treatments look more promising, 3-testing is getting easier, 4-masks are working, 5-we know more about the virus now. I am choosing to stay safe during this pandemic. And because of that choice comes a lot of personal sacrifice for our family. I hope that I can continue to stay strong and positive as I navigate this new life and world. This article was a good reminder to have faith in progress.
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  2020-07-24

  HERMIT HERALD VOL 1 ISSUE 51

  CV VACCINE, THERAPEUTICS UPDATE
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  2020-04-17

  Life In Isolation: The Coronavirus... Amber Nicole Smith

  Big life changes here. I'm doing something a little scary. As of this weekend, I will be moving back home to work in the COVID crisis in Detroit for up to 13 weeks. My heart is a little heavy to be temporarily leaving my awesome jobs, apartment, and sunshine. But I am excited to spend time with my family (and friends if this ban gets lifted). Please pray for me as I'm experiencing a mix of emotions leaving this place for a time. Pray for my health and safety working in this hospital. Pray for the risk of the situation and the risk I am taking.
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  2020-07-24

  Researchers look to unlock secrets of COVID-19 herd immunity by studying Canada's Hutterite colonies

  "'We can answer a lot of questions (in Hutterite colonies) that can’t be answered in mainstream communities,' said Dr. Mark Loeb, a McMaster infectious disease professor who’s heading the project. It’s 'knowledge that couldn’t be obtained anywhere else.'" "The safety council chastised some members for visiting doctors without warning them they were sick, not observing social distancing and travelling outside their colony when it was not essential. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday the province may impose restrictions on travel to and from the colonies to curb spread of the coronavirus. But Moe also argued against stigmatizing the Hutterites, who have seen businesses indiscriminately barring members of the communities."
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  2020-06-11

  Mimi's Cafe & Bakery COVID Cleaning/Sanitation Guides

  I work at Mimi's Cafe & Bakery on the weekends as a server. These pictures are the cleaning and sanitation guides for the Front of House (FOH) staff. It's posted next to the main drink station servers use to get drinks for guests. It's an easy reference place and guide for all of the new COVID19 regulations! Mimi's in Columbus, Ohio did close down due to COVID19 in late March and re-opened in early June. My first day back was June 11th, which is the day I took these photographs.
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  4/22/2020

  Basil Darras Oral History 2020/04/22

  This is part of the MHH project under the guidance of Professor Parsons
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  2020-07-14

  "Why We Can't Reopen Schools Without Addressing School Infrastructure"

  From the video description: "As the conversation about reopening America’s schools grows, safety must be a primary concern and it will cost about $200 billion to bring all schools into a state of good repair. Share this video if you think Congress should include dedicated and significant funding for school infrastructure in the next Coronavirus bill"
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  2020-07-14

  What Happens When A Pandemic And An Epidemic Collide

  From the article: "The ability of the world to mobilize quickly in the fight against COVID-19 owes a lot to the groundwork laid in the fight against HIV, said Dr. Deborah Birx, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and U.S. Special Representative for Global Health Diplomacy. She is a member of the White House's coronavirus task force. 'It's the platforms that we've built together and the relationships that are going to be our solutions not only for HIV but our response to COVID-19 around the world,' she said in remarks at the virtual AIDS conference."
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  2020-06-12

  "Why Racism, Not Race, Is a Risk Factor for Dying of COVID-19"

  From the article: "Public health specialist and physician Camara Phyllis Jones talks about ways that jobs, communities and health care leave Black Americans more exposed and less protected"
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  2020-08-01

  "Too Many Black Americans Are Dying from COVID-19"

  From the article: "The U.S. has been roiled this year by two crises that seem on the surface to be unrelated: the coronavirus pandemic and law-enforcement killings of black Americans—the latter leading to mass protests and police violence toward protesters. Although the immediate causes of these two tragedies seem distinct, both have their roots in structural racism. The virus has killed a disproportionate number of black people (as well as other people of color), and black people are by some estimates 2.5 times more likely than white people to be killed by the police. Support is building for police reform, and we can take concrete steps immediately to protect the health of black Americans."
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  05/27/2020

  Essential People Project, Episode 4

  As part of Everyday Boston's Essential People Project, program coordinator Armand Coleman interviews EJ Labb. EJ is the director of an assisted living facility for people with dementia, and the interview features her talking about the "new abnormal" inside her community; the evolution of her own fear; her concerns for her staff; the challenges of communication with residents; and the importance of joy- especially during a pandemic
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  2020-04-21

  Plague Journal, Day 39: Dreaming in CoronaWorld

  I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. Here's the latest entry, describing our family's new routines; weird dreams; my laundromat reopening; presidential flailing; and the death of a friend's mother.
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  2020-03-28

  My Experience with Sickness, Quarantines and the Prison’s Healthcare System

  The author of this article is a former inmate at San Quentin Prison in California. These days he focuses on justice reform through an organization he helped bring into being, Restore Justice. In this article he explains the medical system inside of prisons and his experience with lockdowns and solitary confinement as a place of quarantine during non-covid times.
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  2020-04-15

  Plague Journal, Day 33: Fighting depression

  I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. Here's the latest entry, in which depression gets the better of me:
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  2020-04-14

  Plague Journal, Day 32: Learning to love auto repair

  I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. The latest entry discusses The Kid, a roller skating accident, Pringles, and my fear of auto-repair shops.
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  6/29/2020

  Richard Wamai Oral History 2020/06/29

  This is an Oral History interview with Dr. Richard Wamai by interviewer Christina Lefebvre from June 29, 2020. Dr. Wamai speaks about the epidemiology of COVID and the global response to it versus other epidemic, as well response comparisons between Africa and the United States.
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  6/2/2020

  Christopher Colwell Oral History 2020/06/02

  Interview with Dr Christopher Colwell, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Zuckerberg, San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center by interviewer Christina Lefebvre. Dr. Colwell speaks about the changes in his daily work activity and the obstacles of hospitals to respond to protests and a pandemic. He also shares his thoughts on how the pandemic has altered the practices and routines of medical facilities to maintain safety for patients and healthcare workers.
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  2020-07-19

  'I exempt myself:' Protesters march against mandatory masks

  "About 60 people gathered outside Ottawa City Hall on Sunday for an event called March to Unmask. "Some were skeptical about the evidence for making masks mandatory in indoor public spaces. Some argued that it’s a human rights issue. Others were skeptical of government in general."
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  2020-07-18

  HERMIT HERALD VOL 1 ISSUE 50

  YEAR OF PLAGUE AND "FIRE" 2020
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  2020-07-17

  U of T lab results finds coating on mask 'deactivates' 99% of SARS-CoV-2 virus

  "A University of Toronto professor says lab tests show that the antimicrobial coating developed by a Canadian surgical mask manufacturing company can “deactivate” more than 99% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, within a half-hour period."
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  2020-07-16

  How to Wear a Non-Medical Cloth Mask Safely Infographic

  A infographic produced by the World Health Organization, it reads "HOW TO WEAR A NON-MEDICAL FABRIC MASK SAFELY / Do's --> / Clean your hand before touching the mask / Inspect the mask for damage or if dirty / Adjust the mask to your face without leaving gaps on the sides / Cover your mouth, nose, and chin / Avoid touch the mask / Clean your hands before removing the mask / Remove the mask by the straps behind the ears of head / Pull the mask away from your face / Store the mask in a clean plastic, resealable bag if it is not dirty or wet and you plan to re-sure it / Remove the mask by the straps when taking it out of the bag / Wash the mask in soap or detergent, preferably with hot water, at least once a day / Clean your hands after removing the mask / Don'ts --> / Do not use a mask that looks damaged / Do not wear a loose mask / Do not wear the mask under the nose / Do not remove the mask where there are people within 1 metre / Do not use a mask that is difficult to breathe through / Do not wear a dirty or wet mask / Do not share your mask with others / A fabric mask can protect others around you. To protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19, remember to keep at least 1 metre distance from others, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly, and avoid touching your face and mask."
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  2020-07-16

  Mobile COVID-19 testing ‘finally’ comes to Toronto’s hardest-hit region

  "Saturday’s pop-up site near Jane St. and Steeles Ave. W. will make low-barrier testing available in an area where some neighbourhoods have case rates more than 10 times higher than the least-affected parts of the city — a disproportionate infection risk linked to systemic disadvantages."
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  2020-07-16

  ICE covid stats

  ICE has been updating their statistics online for COVID cases. As of July 16, 2020, ICE says they have 22,340 detainees, 13,562 have been tested, and 1,110 are positive. It says they are either in isolation or monitored which is slightly confusing. If someone is positive and being monitored, are they not in isolation? Washington DC has the highest amount of cases.
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  2020-07-15

  An Outbreak at Heartspring

  On July 7, 2020, Heartspring, a special needs school and residential campus for autistic children and teens in Wichita, Kansas, announced that six of its school employees tested positive for COVID-19, prompting the immediate closure of its pediatric services building and surrounding facilities until further notice. Although all staff underwent testing, Heartspring administrators feared that the outbreak may not have been detected in time and were preparing for more cases to manifest in the coming days and weeks, with local authorities recognizing the outbreak as a COVID cluster. These photographs show the shuttered pediatrics services building and the neighboring residences; a silent testament to the burgeoning case load that swept the city, the state, and threatened its hospitals in the summer of 2020. It also recognizes the efforts of Heartspring staff in taking care of this vulnerable community.
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  2020/05/27

  Anonymous Oral History, 2020/05/27

  [Curator Note] Christina Lefebvre interviews an anonymous general internist at Massachusetts General Hospital about their experience with COVID-19 and the global impact of the virus.
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  2020/05/29

  Anonymous Oral History, 2020/05/29

  [Curator Note] Christina Lefebvre interviews a physician from New York City about the city's response to COVID-19 and the impacts of the virus on the medical field.
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  2020/05/24

  Malesia Lyles Oral History 2020/05/24

  [Curator's Note] Interviewee tells the story of the illness in her family from November through March, and the steps she went through to get medical help.
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  2020/05/12

  Anonymous Oral History 2020/05/12

  [Curator Note] An interview with a practicing physician in a hospital, discussing changes in protocols and practices due to the Covid 19 Pandemic.
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  2020-04-12

  Plague Journal, Day 30: Pilers and filers

  I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. Here's the latest entry, discussing the difference between pilers and filers and the power of scrubbing.
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  2020-04-10

  Plague Journal, Day 28: Sirens, corpses, seder

  I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. Here's the latest entry, featuring sirens, 1,000 dead New Yorkers, real estate concerns, and a videoconference Passover seder.
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  2020-04-07

  Plague Journal, Day 25: Neon pink bonds

  I'm keeping a Covid-19 journal. Here's the latest entry, including observations on the bonds between New Yorkers sparked by the thoughts of Daniel Kahneman, fast and slow. "I head to my windows for the city’s 7 p.m. ritual cheer for the health care workers, first responders, laborers making the city function, saving our lives. It's a modest gesture, but the bonds radiate, neon pink."
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  2020-07-11

  Ottawa ACORN mobile clinic brings COVID tests to disabled, disadvantaged

  "Saturday’s mobile clinic was organized by Ottawa ACORN, an advocacy group for low and moderate income families. It approached Ottawa Public Health to help organize the clinic, which was supported by The Ottawa Hospital, CHEO, Ottawa Inner City Health and the Ottawa Paramedic Service. The Ottawa Mission supplied hot meals to staff and those waiting to be tested, and the company Honey Group brought its mobile SMRT testing booth, which offers contactless testing."
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  2020-07-12

  California's Failures at Testing

  California, as one of the biggest states in the country, was always going to have a challenge in managing the coronavirus. After the initial horror stories that came out of New York sounded like they were from an apocalypse novel, I was hopeful that California would rise to the challenge and try to mitigate the issues. As one of the earliest states to impose quarantine orders, things seemed to be going well. Turns out, that necessarily wasn't the case when it came to testing. This item was added TAGS v6.1.9.1. I originally searched under the hashtag #california. Within that search, I have chosen to add the following tweet because it highlights the reporting that is happening around the failures that have happened in the past concerning the virus, and how we can improve things moving forward. link to article mentioned in tweet: (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-12/california-fail-coronavirus-testing-covid-start)
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  2020-07-01

  ‘They’re scared’: A look inside the COVID-19 crisis in Arizona prisons.

  By Katelyn Keenehan | Luce Foundation: Southwest Stories Fellowship