The model used in setting U.S. policy for dealing with the coronavirus is from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington.
Click here.
Alternative data models include:
COVID-19 Mortality Projections for US States from The University of Texas COVID-19 Modeling Consortium: Click here.
Reich Lab COVID-19 Forecast Hub COVID-19 Forecasts: Click here.
Today Americans are facing an unprecedented threat, and the information local newspapers provide is saving lives. That story needs to be told. The Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University has developed a national campaign featuring a diverse group of Americans and this message about journalism: "Reliable Information When We Need it Most. Protect freedom of the press."
The ads are configured for print and online, in multiple sizes and are available for immediate download. Click here.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Alyse Meyer, LeadingAge Texas
Phone: (512) 467-2242 ext. 105
Email: alyse@leadingagetexas.org
In Battle to Fight Coronavirus Pandemic, LeadingAge Nursing Home Members Support Texas Action to Gather and Leverage Data
For Immediate Release
April 16, 2020
Contact: Ryan E. Poppe, 512-495-9004, info@txana.org
Or Jennifer Harris, 512-773-7168, jharris@jwhcommunications.com
Texas CRNAs: Assisting States Hit Hardest By COVID-19
Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TxANA) and Texas CRNAs Answer the Call of States Overrun by the Pandemic
The Small Business Administration website has details and information about several new programs addressing the COVID-19 outbreak, funded by the CARES Act.
Information and links to applications are included for the Paycheck Protection Program, EDIL Loan Advance, SBA Express Bridge Loans and SBA Debt Relief.
Click here to learn more.
Casey Stinnett, editor of The Vindicator in Liberty, shared a successful special section idea.
When a local nursing home asked for help publicizing its request for donations of large print puzzles and games to help keep residents occupied during the pandemic, the Vindicator staff saw an opportunity to fill that need with a special section in the newspaper.
Jackson Walker law firm has a COVID-19 website with information about the many business issues surrounding the effects of the pandemic, along with frequently asked questions pertaining to the CARES Act. Information is updated daily. Check out the site here.
Recap: I'm summarizing questions to the NNA Postal Hotline of interest to members.
The identity of the questioner and location is withheld.
Q: I have a question about our periodical permit. All of our advertisers have pulled their ads until at least the first of May. We cannot make it as a small newspaper without these major advertisers. If we take a short recess from publishing for about 3-4 weeks, will we lose our permit? What do we need to do in order to do this? This is crucial for us to stay in business.
The coronavirus pandemic is dominating headlines, generating stories on issues touching nearly every aspect of lives.
Reports addressing the health and safety of citizens are obviously center stage. At the same time, the pandemic has spawned a range of stories focusing on our worksites – the places we earn a paycheck as employees and purchase products and services as consumers. Business lockdowns and restrictions have redefined commerce and reshaped daily routines.
By Jim Pumarlo, community newspaper consultant
The Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri School of Journalism has created a COVID-19 Resource page with tips and tools for journalists, grants and funding, freelance advice and help, managing through COVID-19, journalism advocates and association available resources, engaging with the community, funders for COVID-19 relief and RJI COVID-19 webinars.
Click here to see the resources available.