Furniture company helps to meet medical equipment shortage
IKEA joins the list of companies that branch out of their business to support governments in their fight against the spread of the coronavirus.
A one-stop-shop for technological Covid-19 solutions
Two non-profits in Israel have set up a website to empower a country’s tech community with opportunities for collaborations and new ventures,
Organising an online City Council meeting
Ghent (Belgium) councillors followed the council meeting online on their home computers. It was the largest digital council meeting ever held in Flanders.
A conference to start a global conversation about the implications of Covid-19
To identify practical next steps for local contexts, the OECD will facilitate an international conference on the potential implications of the coronavirus crisis.
Health System Response Monitor
A new tool analyses Covid-19 response measures across European countries.
Letters to fight social isolation
A postcard template lets people offer their help to neighbors in self-isolation. Measures to slow the spread of viruses can force people to self-isolate. During the current outbreak of Covid-19, many people have to stay
Cooking for heroes
A platform lists restaurants that are offering meals for people working in the care sector and other essential professions.
Distributing laptops to students for remote learning
To ensure that all students are provided with laptops for digital learning, a US county gives free laptops to students in need.
Virtual hospital for decentralised special medical care
Decentralising special medical care through a digital platform which connects more than 200 hospitals allows for the efficient use of intensive care units.
Government fund to develop innovative solutions
To boost the development of innovative technological solutions, a government fund provides companies with financial support.
Listening to those working in medicine, nursing and care
A support line allows medical staff to talk about their problems and stress related issues with empathic listeners.
Facilitating online learning at universities
IMC University of Applied Sciences in Krems, Austria provides not only its students with livestreams and exchange platforms, but also necessary training to its teaching staff, to transform itself into an online-university within days. Although
Hotels offer rooms to Covid-19 patients’ families and care staff
At a new online platform, hotels offer their rooms at cost price to care staff and family members of Covid-19 patients.
Helping children in oncological care via Facebook
A Facebook page offers distraction and inspiration for children suffering from cancer.
Discovering a whole country from home
An online platform lets people experience their country and learn new skills for free while staying home.