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Documenting COVID-19

Idaho COVID-19 surge drove patient transfers, strained out-of-state hospitals, new data shows

The Delta wave in Idaho overwhelmed hospitals in the state and led to record patient transfers. This story, a collaboration between the Idaho Capital Sun and Documenting COVID-19, discusses the surge as a case study of the U.S.’s decentralized hospital system.

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Here’s why Utah’s COVID-19 testing in schools went from national model to abandoned failure

A K-12 COVID-19 testing program originally pioneered in Utah failed to prevent transmission in schools during the fall 2021 semester, after it was neutered by the state legislature. This story was a collaboration between the Salt Lake Tribune and Documenting COVID-19.

Best, Data journalism, Documenting COVID-19, science writing

Missouri allocated $11M for vaccine gift cards. Most health departments said no thanks

Missouri officials lobbied the CDC for additional funding to distribute gift cards to residents who got vaccinated, but only 20 out of 115 eligible local health departments opted into the program. This project was a collaboration between the Missouri Independent and Documenting COVID-19.

Best, Data journalism, Documenting COVID-19, science writing

‘Soooo frustrating:’ Infighting, bad predictions hindered Missouri response to Delta

An investigation, based on hundreds of public records, revealed how miscommunication and a lack of preparedness hurt Southwest Missouri’s ability to address the Delta surge in summer 2021. This project was a collaboration between the Missouri Independent and Documenting COVID-19.

Best, Data journalism, Documenting COVID-19, science writing
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