App for monitoring Covid-19 symptoms
An app allows people infected with Covid-19 to track their symptoms and get professional advice.
Fund for interdisciplinary research on Covid-19
The German Research Foundation funds projects dealing with the prevention, early detection and containment of epidemics and pandemics, as well as research into their causes and effects and how to tackle them.
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.
Food boxes for people in need
A youth-led initiative collects donations to support the poorest households in Lebanon with food supplies.
Online one-stop-shop for community messages and Information
A Facebook page provides a community with reliable information. The quality is ensured by a diverse team connecting health services, the police and the clergy.
Providing an overview of everything that’s happening on social media
A real-time dashboard provides users with updates on all relevant news and information on social media regarding the spread of and the fight against Covid-19 in Tunisia.
Providing a knowledge bank for online tools that are an alternative to personal meetings
A knowledge bank offers materials on how to facilitate digital study circles and cultural events.
A healthcare Covid-19 screener
Partners HealthCare developed a tool to help people to decide whether they should be tested for Covid-19.
Digital infrastructure for homeschooling
The city of Vienna provides free laptops and a digital learning platform for students in need.
Government funding competition for businesses
By fast-tracking innovation, the UK government aims to become better placed to maintain employment levels and make the UK more resilient to similar disruptions.
A resource centre for public sector practitioners
The Ash Center at Harvard Kennedy School curates an online platform to provide resources for public sector practitioners.
Direct mailings to patients in hospitals
A digital service of a hospital allows sending physical greeting cards to patients.
A hotline for providing vulnerable groups with necessities
This initiative connects the elderly and those in need with volunteers and supermarkets to help them with their groceries.
Telephone calls against loneliness
The social distancing measures implemented, are challenging for many people. To counter feelings of loneliness and isolation, a telephone project was initiated by the community on San Lazzaro (Italy). Community members are contacted and can share their feelings and needs or just have a quick exchange of words.
Opening streets for pedestrians
Several streets in Vienna have been temporarily opened for pedestrians to make walking outside more compatible with physical distancing.