Waugh Thistleton Architects has proposed creating 6,500 mobile vaccination centers in shipping containers that could travel around the UK and immunize the entire population against coronavirus in 16 weeks.
The idea is - this would keep people from overloading hospitals/doctors offices, as well as, reach the more rural areas. Having a plan for the eventual vaccine is key.
See/read more here.
I do like many of the positives that are coming out of these challenging times. Read more here.
Here’s a rendering done by someone thinking ahead.
At the onset of this pandemic, some friends decided to work their way down from the top by listening to one album each evening as they make dinner with their kids (13 & 15)…they are currently at 472.
Great idea and here’s the list.
I love how much is captured with this high contrast graphic.
Many of Erwitt’s candid and often funny photographs take a second viewing.
These Post Secrets are especially revealing in this new age. See more here.
This seems like a pretty good idea - I may try it on with some neighbors and see if they’re up for giving it a shot.
Our friends who live in Washington Heights shared this audio (below) with us. It’s lovely.
This Vox article outlines a strong case for the necessity of large scale and frequent testing as a realistic way out.
Starting about a week ago, each night at 8pm, the city has been howling (listen to audio below). It’s a way neighborhoods have been showing solidarity for health workers and the other folks that have been deemed essential. It’s been lovely and I hope it continues well after this virus is under control.
Here are some of the ways laid out in this Metropolis Mag piece.
It’s truly inspiring the ways in which individuals and companies are handling/dealing with this virus by being adaptable, innovative and flexible. Watch this group of Tesla engineers describe how they re-used Tesla car parts to make a ventilator prototype with a dashboard touch-screen interface.
…and, of course, the message. Designed by London-based artist, Morag Myerscough (below)
It’s quite a movement with so many pitching in - more info. here. Also, just found another simple face shield that only requires laser cutter (no 3D printing necessary).
I just joined this: https://www.make4covid.co/
It’s for Coloradans who are interested in making things or solving problems related this virus.
If you don’t happen to have a spare stylus and you need one in a pinch. Here are a few tricks to make your own out of common materials.
Good luck out there.
Click here to see the CDC’s seven steps for properly removing protective gloves + see video at the end of steps - for those who learn better by watching how others do things.
Here are some helpful suggestions for hopefully keeping everyone sane during this stressful time. We’re also making surgical masks which will ideally help our healthcare workers and is also providing us with a greater sense of purpose.
Do what you can, be creative and share tips.
