[HOT] Keen to host a virtual mapathon?

[john whelan]

The other part of this is you are most vulnerable if you have an underlying
condition.  So having a flu shot etc helps.

I think we can expect a vaccine within a year so knowing where the villages
are and how to get there even by motorcycle or bike will be helpful.

Cheerio John

On Fri, Mar 20, 2020, 1:12 AM Warin, <61sundowner at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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> 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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