[HOT] Keen to host a virtual mapathon?

[Warin]

On 20/3/20 4:08 pm, Jess Beutler wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I believe there is a misunderstanding of the request being made. As 
> many individuals are stuck at home, there are people and organizations 
> requesting *virtual* mapathons so that those at home can keep busy and 
> socialize online while also supporting a good cause.
>
> And the purpose is not necessarily to map resources related to the 
> COVID-19 response, but one of the several active tasks available. We 
> are all rather consumed by the COVID response at the moment but there 
> are still disasters and issues around the world that require our support.
>
> I hope that helps clarify the message!
>
> Happy Mapping,
> Jess


Thanks Jess.

>
> On Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 5:51 PM Warin <61sundowner at gmail.com 
> <mailto:61sundowner at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     On 20/3/20 6:26 am, Rebecca Firth wrote:
>     > Hi everyone,
>     >
>     > We've had a lot of requests from organisations (universities,
>     company
>     > volunteers) and individuals looking to host virtual mapathons in
>     light
>     > of Covid-19, and we're wondering if anyone on this list might be
>     keen
>     > to help them out? It should be reasonably simple; dial into the
>     > mapathon, give an introduction to why maps are needed, and a
>     > demonstration of mapping in iD, then stick around to answer any
>     > questions mappers might have. If you're interested to help out,
>     send
>     > me a note :)
>     >
>
>     In what way would mapping in OSM help with the COVID?
>
>
>     In my country you phone and get assessed, if required you get
>     directed
>     to a testing station. The testing station is temporary and may move
>     rapidly. Testing stations do not want to attract those who have
>     not been
>     through the assessment procedure, so they don not want to be mapped.
>
>     No point in mapping pharmacies/chemists as there is no anti virus.
>
>     Mapping hospitals and Doctors? They don't want people showing up who
>     think they may have COVID without prior phone contact. See the above
>     about testing stations.
>
>
>     Now what are you going to map to aid COVID???  Having a 'mapathon'
>     were
>     people are in close proximity to one another may certain aid the
>     propagation of COVID rather than hinder it.
>
>
>     Please list what you are thinking of adding to the map ...
>
>     And think about unnecessary personal contact. Social distancing
>     should
>     be the first consideration for COVID.
>
>
>
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