Thread by @twhaines, While I'm at it, want to give another shout out to @UNHJournalism [...]

While I'm at it, want to give another shout out to @UNHJournalism alums reporting on coronavirus, from the Seacoast, to Washington DC, and overseas. So much great work. Some examples: /thread

This from @elizamackintosh - senior producer @cnni who is writing the daily "what you need to know" coronavirus newsletter. https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/02/world/coronavirus-newsletter-04-02-20-intl/index.html

What you need to know about coronavirus on Thursday, April 2

As global cases of the novel coronavirus near the staggering milestone of 1 million, spreading to almost every country and territory, the World Health Organization chief says he is "deeply concerned"...

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/02/world/coronavirus-newsletter-04-02-20-intl/index.html

This from @ella_nilsen who is covering the political story for @voxdotcom https://www.vox.com/2020/3/30/21200210/democrats-republicans-fourth-coronavirus-bill-infrastructure

Democrats are ready to start work on a fourth coronavirus bill. Republicans want to wait.

House Democrats want infrastructure to be part of a fourth coronavirus bill, but they need Republican support first.

https://www.vox.com/2020/3/30/21200210/democrats-republicans-fourth-coronavirus-bill-infrastructure

This from @breedelstein who is looking at local impacts around southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts for @eagletrib. https://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/parents-adjust-to-new-role-as-teachers-during-pandemic/article_19698b5f-0078-5564-8da8-4496d0fe988c.html

Parents adjust to new role as teachers during pandemic

SALEM, N.H. — Coming from a family of teachers, Beth Frias chuckles when she says that running a classroom of her own was never the plan.

https://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/parents-adjust-to-new-role-as-teachers-during-pandemic/article_19698b5f-0078-5564-8da8-4496d0fe988c.html

This from @hbarndollar, who is covering many angles for @seacoastonline, about coronavirus impact at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20200402/navy-mum-on-coronavirus-at-portsmouth-naval-shipyard

Navy mum on coronavirus at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

KITTERY, Maine – The Department of Defense will not publicly report positive coronavirus cases at individual Navy bases, a spokesperson announced this week.The Navy will, however, release a daily...

https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20200402/navy-mum-on-coronavirus-at-portsmouth-naval-shipyard

This from @KyleStucker, also all over the COVID-19 story for @seacoastonline, about parents facing childcare challenges in a shutdown world. https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20200320/childcare-concerns-tense-for-parents-amid-coronavirus-crisis

Childcare concerns tense for parents amid coronavirus crisis

The Seacoast is starting to see more and more childcare centers voluntarily and temporarily close due to COVID-19 and the mounting financial pressures associated with the coronavirus strain.Area...

https://www.seacoastonline.com/news/20200320/childcare-concerns-tense-for-parents-amid-coronavirus-crisis

This from @JohnWFerguson for @galvnews about coronavirus spread on the Texas coast. https://www.galvnews.com/news/free/article_f898cecf-4421-5d01-b6f5-2dd0af970e92.html

Confirmed Galveston County coronavirus cases rise to 21

The Friendswood Independent School District notified parents about a confirmed case involving one of its students.

https://www.galvnews.com/news/free/article_f898cecf-4421-5d01-b6f5-2dd0af970e92.html

This from @oliviadarocha for @KKTV11News about coronavirus impact on southern Colorado business community. https://www.kktv.com/content/news/Restauraunts--569022921.html

Colorado Springs restaurants struggle amid coronavirus closures

Now more than ever, it is so important to support your local favorites.

https://www.kktv.com/content/news/Restauraunts--569022921.html

This from @slaminsamNCM for @newscentermaine about coronavirus healthcare community rallying support. https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/beal-college-nursing-students-donate-pinning-ceremony-funds-to-hospital-workers/97-68ece6ca-dae3-4ee5-9809-83baf7442777

Beal College nursing students donate pinning ceremony funds to hospital workers

The pinning ceremony is a graduation tradition at nursing schools. Beal College students raised $4,000 for their event that was canceled because of the coronavirus

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/beal-college-nursing-students-donate-pinning-ceremony-funds-to-hospital-workers/97-68ece6ca-dae3-4ee5-9809-83baf7442777

So many great @UofNH journalism grads telling important stories these days. Others I haven't included? Reply to this thread. In the meantime, more examples...

This story from @mklavers81 about ICE detention of vulnerable people for @washblade. https://www.washingtonblade.com/2020/04/02/white-house-ice-to-consider-release-of-vulnerable-detainees-on-case-by-case-basis/

White House: ICE to consider release of vulnerable detainees on 'case-by-case' basis

Activists concerned about coronavirus inside detention centers.

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2020/04/02/white-house-ice-to-consider-release-of-vulnerable-detainees-on-case-by-case-basis/

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