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Free mental health services for all residents
In partnership with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the BC Psychological Association (BCPA), the Province of British Colombia offers free mental health services to all residents.
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Providing citizens with iPads for virtual family reunions
To make it possible for families to reunite at least virtually, the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are supplying their wards with 100 iPads, complete with FaceTime, Skype and Zoom.
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A marketing grant scheme for food, drink and horticulture businesses
The Irish Food Board set up a special grant to support the marketing and sales initiatives of the Irish food and horticulture industry.
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Offering a fear-free news service
A news website was created which provides easy-to-understand and unemotional news coverage.
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Debunking myths on Covid-19
Multilingual website offering reliable information on Covid-19 by experts and scientists.
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A government platform to inform about EdTech
As many EdTech projects are still unknown to teachers, parents and children, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry provides an overview of potential offers.
Free grocery delivery for medical workers
During the crisis, the supermarket chain Monoprix supports medical workers by offering free grocery delivery.
Policy responses to Covid-19
Key economic responses taken by governments to limit the impact of the coronacrisis are tracked for the benefit of all.
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Code word for domestic abuse
In France and Spain women can use code words to report domestic abuse at pharmacies.
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Sharing what people are turning to for comfort
What people need during Covid-19 is not only news and information, but also stories about what brings solace and relaxation.
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Helping homeless youth and children from underserved backgrounds
A German institution provides food, social contacts and helps with homework for the homeless youth and for children with socially difficult backgrounds.
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City lists coronavirus community response
A community-sourced website lists services for people needing help and offering help.
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Home delivered meals for the elderly
A Turkish municipality delivers cooked meals to the elderly twice a day.
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Open-source medical supplies
A Facebook group set up by the OSMS Medical Team shares promising open-source designs for key supplies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Multilingual education material
A Norwegian platform offers educational material in Norwegian as well as in the country’s main immigrant languages.