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1/ More than 1,000 reporters across the U.S. are members of our @reveal Reporting Networks.
As the #COVID19 pandemic continues, they’re producing some incredible work.
We’re spotlighting those stories here each week. http://revealnews.org/network
As the #COVID19 pandemic continues, they’re producing some incredible work.
We’re spotlighting those stories here each week. http://revealnews.org/network
2/ @journalsentinel’s @writerbarton went on a stakeout to prove her state’s DOC was still letting inmates out for work release – after the department said it had halted the program as a precaution against COVID-19. https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2020/04/10/wisconsin-work-release-inmates-leave-prison-job-menomonee-falls-despite-coronavirus-spread-risk/2972054001/
3/ “I knew something was wrong.” @tapintolocal has the story of a young man who contracted – and beat – #COVID19. https://www.tapinto.net/towns/hamilton-slash-robbinsville/sections/health-and-wellness/articles/i-knew-something-was-wrong-says-robbinsville-man-who-fought-back-against-coronavirus
4/ This @islandpacket story shows what it’s like to try to enter the health care system while it’s struggling to clear a backlog of #COVID19 tests. https://www.islandpacket.com/news/special-reports/article241807151.html
5/ @borderless_mag investigates how the pandemic is straining immigration court and detention systems across the Midwest: https://borderlessmag.org/2020/04/15/locked-up-with-covid-19/
6/ @wisconsinwatch found that hospitals across the state had sued more than 100 patients during the pandemic – even serving some debtors in person. https://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2020/04/hospitals-sue-patients-during-pandemic/
Following that reporting, some hospitals dropped their suits. https://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2020/04/hospitals-dismissing-lawsuits-during-coronavirus-pandemic/
Following that reporting, some hospitals dropped their suits. https://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2020/04/hospitals-dismissing-lawsuits-during-coronavirus-pandemic/
7/ “Residents of the Navajo Nation have had access to a far more proactive testing program than surrounding jurisdictions over recent weeks,” per reporting from @sltrib’s @zak_podmore: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/04/19/navajo-nation-has-higher/
8/ @kcpw collected audio diaries from a Utah-based doctor who traveled to NYC to help out.
What they heard: http://kcpw.org/covid-journal/
What they heard: http://kcpw.org/covid-journal/
9/ From @searchlightnm: In late January and early February, health experts warned of a possible pandemic.
Meanwhile, at least two major New Mexico hospitals were throwing hospital gowns, gloves, masks and hand sanitizer into the trash. https://www.searchlightnm.org/the-purge-before-the-surge
Meanwhile, at least two major New Mexico hospitals were throwing hospital gowns, gloves, masks and hand sanitizer into the trash. https://www.searchlightnm.org/the-purge-before-the-surge
10/ In Oregon, a substance abuse treatment facility abruptly closed its doors, citing concerns over #COVID19.
Meanwhile, staff say they were being pressured to take new patients right up till the moment it closed. @MalheurNews: https://www.malheurenterprise.com/posts/6983/retaliated-against-patients-staff-reel-as-lifeways-closes-one-facility-in-ontario
Meanwhile, staff say they were being pressured to take new patients right up till the moment it closed. @MalheurNews: https://www.malheurenterprise.com/posts/6983/retaliated-against-patients-staff-reel-as-lifeways-closes-one-facility-in-ontario
11/ In Philadelphia, essential workers across the city say they’re struggling to get information about colleagues who have been sick.
They fear their managers aren’t being transparent with them. @phillyinquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/jobs/labor/coronavirus-essential-employees-tested-positive-20200421.html
They fear their managers aren’t being transparent with them. @phillyinquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/jobs/labor/coronavirus-essential-employees-tested-positive-20200421.html
12/ @NJ_Pen spoke with funeral directors and police across New Jersey about the emotional toll of the pandemic – and how to seek help. https://www.njpen.com/never-encountered-anything-like-this-funeral-directors-police-encouraged-to-seek-counseling-in-pandemic/
13/ In California, people recently released from prison are testing positive for #COVID19, raising concerns that they could spread the virus in the communities that receive them.
@kqed reports: https://www.kqed.org/news/11813393/recently-released-state-prisoners-are-testing-positive-for-covid-19
@kqed reports: https://www.kqed.org/news/11813393/recently-released-state-prisoners-are-testing-positive-for-covid-19
14/ From @ourprisms: Black, Latino + Native American communities have been particularly vulnerable to #COVID19. Women from these populations also experience high rates of intimate partner violence. There's little help for them during the pandemic. https://www.ourprism.org/1934978
15/ Also from @ourprisms: A close look at what it means to shelter in place while homeless. https://www.ourprism.org/1937886/
16/ @sfreporter has a story about fighting to keep one’s native language alive in the face of an unexpected challenge: the #COVID19 pandemic. https://www.sfreporter.com/news/coverstories/2020/04/22/natives-voices-vs-virus/
17/ “Coronavirus outbreaks are suspected at two nursing homes in Charles County, but government officials and facility managers say they cannot confirm the cases due to privacy issues.” @baltpostexam: https://baltimorepostexaminer.com/covid-19-outbreaks-suspected-at-two-charles-county-nursing-homes/2020/04/15
18/ And finally, from @columbusalive: As musicians attempt to reach their fans through livestreaming, scammers are seizing the opportunity to steal personal info. https://www.columbusalive.com/entertainment/20200422/dont-fall-for-this-livestream-scam
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